US researchers have developed a battery that operates with nuclear waste. It uses a modern two -step process to convert radiation into electricity.
Nuclear is the first source of electricity in France. If nuclear power plants are hardly excluded Green HouseGreen HouseThey produce Radioactive wasteRadioactive waste. In the rays issued by this waste, we find Gamma raysGamma raysThe only use of which is currently limited to the medical field, especially in medical imaging.
In an article published in the journal Optical content: xResearchers at Ohio State University have developed a battery provided by Gamma rays. At this point, we are not yet talking about giving power to the power car, as the power generated is only microvites order. However, this is a start, and it is enough to smaller SensorSensor.
A first promised prototype
To achieve this, the researchers proceeded in two stages. Rays first pass through the skirting crystal, which changes the radiation LightLight. Then it can be converted to electricity Photovoltaic cellPhotovoltaic cell. Their battery measures prototype 4 cm3And in its presence developed 288 nanotes SeasiumSeasium-137 and 1.5 with micro -watts CobaltCobalt-60. The purpose of such a battery will not be for public use, but instead they will be used to supply sensors near the places that produce radioactive waste. The battery has no radioactive factor itself and therefore can be safely manipulated. It should be allowed for a long time independent operation.
The next step has to increase the battery size to increase the power. Researchers also intend to study, shape and size of SC sanitating crystal to achieve maximum performance. They believe that the battery can eventually be used near the nuclear system, which is used to find a place or sea edge.
