NOVELTY - A thermoelectric system (10) comprises carbon nanotube-based pathway along which heat from a source can be directed, array of thermoelectric elements for generating electrical energy situated a surface of pathway and in thermal communication with the pathway to permit generation of electrical energy; and carbon nanotube-based dissipating member in thermal communication with array of thermoelectric elements and operative to create heat differential between the elements and pathway by dissipating heat from the elements, to allow thermoelectric elements to generate electrical energy.    USE - As thermoelectric system (claimed), particularly thermoelectric power generator, for producing electrical energy from heat; for solar battery charger; a high energy, light weight transient thermal battery replacement placed in rockets or missiles; a low temperature energy harvester suitable for substrate heat battery charging or applications used at very low temperatures, such as sub-zero (i.e. below 0 degrees C) or temperatures in space or in Arctic or Antarctic environments.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric device is in conjunction with various machines, electronic devices, or power systems that generate waste heat. Using the thermoelectric devices to harvest the waste heat, convert the waste heat to electrical power, and redirecting the power to these machines, devices or systems for reuse, so as to enhance efficiency and reduce overall power usage. The carbon nanotube has lower density than traditional materials used in making thermoelectric generators. As such, significant weight saving can be achieved by replacing the relatively heavy traditional materials with the lighter carbon nanotubes. Due to their relatively lower density, relatively higher Seebech effect, and relatively lower thermal conductivity, carbon nanotubes can be designed to achieve relatively high specific power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included converting heat to electrical energy, involving transferring heat from a pathway into an array of thermoelectric elements arranged in a pattern about a pathway and in thermal communication with the pathway to permit generation of electrical energy; using a dissipating member made from a carbon nanotube based material, in thermal communication with the thermoelectric elements, to dissipate the heat from the thermoelectric elements, so as to create a heat differential between the thermoelectric elements and the pathway; and allowing the thermoelectric elements, in the presence of the heat differential, to generate the electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of chemical vapor deposition system.    Thermoelectric system (10)    Synthesis chamber (11)    Housing (12)    Thermal elements (111)    Nanotubes (113)    Exit end of synthesis chamber (114)    Thermoelectric device (115)    Belt (120)    Carbon nano sheet (121)