{"id":19095,"date":"2025-02-27T14:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=19095"},"modified":"2025-03-05T18:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:19:35","slug":"novel-battery-turns-nuclear-waste-into-energy-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/novel-battery-turns-nuclear-waste-into-energy-source\/","title":{"rendered":"Novel Battery Turns Nuclear Waste Into Energy Source"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">Ohio State researchers have designed a novel battery that transforms nuclear waste into electricity. This innovation could revolutionize the handling of radioactive materials and pave the way for new energy sources.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a landmark study, researchers led by The Ohio State University have developed a battery capable of converting nuclear waste into electricity. The study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2590147825000038#abs0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Optical Materials: X, offers a promising solution to the longstanding problem of safely managing radioactive materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nuclear power plants provide approximately 20% of the United States&#8217; electricity and emit negligible greenhouse gases. However, they produce significant amounts of radioactive waste, posing serious disposal challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly developed battery, which utilizes a combination of scintillator crystals and solar cells, aims to turn this hazardous waste into a valuable energy source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scintillator crystals, renowned for their dense composition, emit light when they absorb radiation. This light can then be captured by solar cells to generate electricity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ohio State research team demonstrated the battery&#8217;s potential by harnessing ambient gamma radiation to produce sufficient electricity to power microelectronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To validate their prototype, roughly the size of a small cube (4 cubic centimeters), the researchers tested it with two primary radioactive sources, cesium-137 and cobalt-60. Their experiments, conducted at Ohio State&#8217;s Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, revealed that the battery produced 288 nanowatts using cesium-137. With the more potent cobalt-60 isotope, the output soared to 1.5 microwatts, enough to switch on a tiny sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead author Raymond Cao, a professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Ohio State, emphasized the potential of scaling up this technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;With the right power source, such devices could be scaled up to target applications at or beyond the watts level,&#8221; Cao said in a news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the immediate power outputs are measured in microwatts, the implications are significant, suggesting that larger devices could lead to watt-level applications. The research indicates that these batteries could be particularly useful near nuclear waste production sites, such as storage pools or in specialized environments like space and deep-sea exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, despite harnessing gamma radiation \u2014 which is much more penetrative than typical X-rays \u2014 these batteries do not incorporate dangerous radioactive materials directly and are safe to handle. This makes them desirable for use in remote and high-radiation environments, where they can operate without regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe&#8217;re harvesting something considered as waste and by nature, trying to turn it into treasure,\u201d added Cao, who also directs Ohio State&#8217;s Nuclear Reactor Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-author Ibrahim Oksuz, a research associate in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Ohio State, lauded the preliminary results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese are breakthrough results in terms of power output,\u201d Oksuz said in the news release. \u201cThis two-step process is still in its preliminary stages, but the next step involves generating greater watts with scale-up constructs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prototype&#8217;s efficiency partially stemmed from the scintillator crystal\u2019s material and configuration, with larger crystals capturing and converting more radiation into light, thereby enhancing the electrical output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the high promise, scaling the technology presents challenges. The manufacturing process would need to be reliable and cost-effective. Continuous research is essential to understand the battery&#8217;s longevity and practical limits once deployed, Oksuz added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s National Nuclear Security Administration and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this breakthrough could redefine how we handle nuclear waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe nuclear battery concept is very promising,\u201d added Oksuz. \u201cThere&#8217;s still lots of room for improvement, but I believe in the future, this approach will carve an important space for itself in both the energy production and sensors industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transformative battery prototype champions the idea of turning hazardous waste into a sustainable energy solution, paving the way for greener and safer nuclear waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.osu.edu\/teaching-kids-how-to-become-better-citizens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Ohio State University<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark study, researchers led by The Ohio State University have developed a battery capable of converting nuclear waste into electricity. 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