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Devices and methods for transformation of thermal energy directly into electrical energy. A fluid having particles to accept and emit electrons is in a container. At the container, a cathode is configured to emit electrons, wherein the particles of the fluid accept electrons emitted by the cathode, and an anode is configured to accept electrons, wherein the particles of the fluid emit electrons accepted by the anode. A heat transfer unit is configured to exchange heat with the fluid so the particles of the fluid are accelerated, and an electric field generator is configured to generate an electric field so negatively charged particles of the fluid are driven in a direction towards the cathode, while positively charged particles are driven towards the anode. Kinetic energy can be transformed directly into electrical energy.

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