< img src = "/uploads/blogs/ad/4f/ib-fqj5o9ofl_6afc00d6.jpg" Alt = "scientists have developed a new battery that works on atomic waste"/> ~ ~ ~ < P > Ohio University Researchers have developed a revolutionary battery that converts nuclear energy into electricity by light radiation, potentially opening a new path for useful use of radioactive waste.

~ ~ < h2 class = "text-xl font-bold text-2400 mt-1 -Mb-0.5" > Working principle and experimental results

~ ~ < P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-word" >New technology combines scintillation crystals with solar elements. Scintillation crystals & mdash; These are high density materials. They emit light when radiation is absorbed. This mechanism allows you to collect the surrounding gamma radiation for electric current production.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap Break-words" > Battery prototype of about 4 cubic centimeters was tested in the laboratory of Ohio nuclear reactors. Scientists have used two different radioactive sources & mdash; Cesium-137 and Cobalt-60. These items are one of the most important division products in nuclear waste.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-justs" >< strng > The results of the experiment were impressive . When using cesium-137, the battery generated 288 naked. With a more powerful cobalt-60 isotope, energy production reached 1.5 microvata. This is enough to power a miniature sensor.

< p class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-words" >0 ~/p >& ldquo; these are breakthrough results in terms of initial power & rdquo ;, & mdash; Ibrahim Opazu, co -author of the study and researcher of the University of Ohio. < h2 class = "text-xl font-bold text-2400 mt-1 -MB-0.5" > Perspectives of practical application

~ ~ ~ < P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap Break-words" > Chief author of the study, Professor Raymond Tao, believes that with the appropriate power source, such devices can be scaled for more powerful applications.

& ldquo; we collect what is considered to be waste by nature and try to turn it into a treasure & Rdquo;, & mdash; He emphasized CAO. < P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-word" >Researchers expect the use of these batteries near nuclear waste production. In particular, in the pools of waste fuel. They can also find use in nuclear systems for space exploration and deep -sea areas.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-words" > It is important to note that the battery itself does not contain radioactive materials. It remains safe for touch, despite working with gamma radiation. This radiation is about one hundred times more penetrating than ordinary X -rays.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-justs" > The results of the study recently & nbsp; published & nbsp; in the Optical Materials: X.

Technical features and future improvements

~ < P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-word" >The efficiency of the battery depends largely on the composition of the scintillator crystal. Even the shape and size of crystals affect the final electrical power. Larger Vib & Rsquo; EM allows to absorb more radiation and convert this energy to light.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-justs" > Since such batteries are most likely to work in high-radiation places, they will not pose a threat to the environment. The possibility of long -term work without maintenance .

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-justs" > Calls for further development of technology pro-& rsquo; ultimate production cost. reliable production of such batteries & rdquo; , & mdash; Professor CAO noted.

< P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap break-words" > Need further research to evaluate the utility and restrictions of batteries. In particular, it is important to determine how long they can work after implementation.

& ldquo; nuclear battery concept is very promising. There are many more opportunities for improvement, but I believe that in the future this approach will take an important place in both energy production and in the sensors' & rdquo ;, & mdash; Summing Ibrahim Olsuz. < P class = "whitespace-pre-wrap Break-words" > Research has received support from the National Nuclear Safety Administration and Management of Energy Efficiency of the US Department of Energy.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116