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Energy & Fuels
Zohreh Movahedian, Hossein Tavakoli-Anbaran
Summary: A new study was conducted on an AlN nuclear battery, which was found to have higher short circuit current, open circuit voltage, and battery efficiency compared to GaN and SiC nuclear batteries. The efficiency of the AlN battery was 24% higher than GaN and 975% higher than SiC. The importance of this research is rated at 8 out of 10.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
John W. Murphy, Clint D. Frye, Roger A. Henderson, Mark A. Stoyer, Lars F. Voss, Rebecca J. Nikolic
Summary: The study demonstrates a high-aspect ratio, three-dimensionally structured betavoltaic device using high-aspect ratio silicon PIN diodes as the semiconductor absorber and (PmCl3)-Pm-147 as the beta emitter. The devices with different Pm-147 activities showed small deviations in output current, primarily attributed to humidity in the experimental room.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xianliang Liu, Haodong Chen, Jianyi Huang, Kaiming Qiao, Ziyuan Yu, Longlong Xie, Raju V. Ramanujan, Fengxia Hu, Ke Chu, Yi Long, Hu Zhang
Summary: Low grade waste heat accounts for the majority of total waste heat, however, conventional waste heat recovery technology is not efficient for recovering low grade waste heat. Therefore, we designed a thermomagnetic generator that uses a magnetocaloric material as a switch in the magnetic circuit. This design allows for a simpler and more efficient system compared to previous devices. Through experiments and simulations, we optimized the power density of our device and achieved significantly higher performance than other existing generators.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chen Wang, Zhiheng Xu, Hongyu Wang, Ting Cai, Haijun Tao, Yuqiao Wang, Xiaobin Tang
Summary: Nuclear battery technology offers a unique solution in various fields, reducing weight and cost while extending the lifespan of wireless sensor networks. This study proposes the use of an RTG as a substitute for traditional batteries, generating long-term electrical energy. Power management is achieved through DC-DC converters, with energy storage in super-capacitors. The study also explores the application of this combined system in different environments, such as confined spaces and polar regions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Hossein Jahangiri, Hossein Tavakoli-Anbaran
Summary: In this study, the optimization of a direct charge nuclear battery design was investigated, focusing on the selection of collector coating and source materials, as well as the best parameters for battery performance. Simulation results showed that using beryllium and strontium-90 radioisotope, along with specific thickness and radius values, can achieve the highest short circuit current and smallest dimensions for the battery.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Philipp Daniel Haffner, Carolina Belver-Aguilar, Pierluigi Casolaro, Gaia Dellepiane, Paola Scampoli, Saverio Braccini
Summary: An innovative active focusing system was developed to enhance the irradiation performance of the 18 MeV medical cyclotron, enabling precise production of non-conventional medical radioisotopes. The system utilizes a compact focusing and steering magnet system, along with specific feedback software, to automatically react to beam perturbations and keep the beam spot on target. Compactness is a key feature of this system, making it suitable for accelerator facilities with limited space, such as medical cyclotrons for radioisotope production.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Mohamed Zine Zizoui, Muhammad Fahad Zia, Bekheira Tabbache, Yassine Amirat, Abdeslam Mamoune, Mohamed Benbouzid
Summary: This paper discusses the energy management of a hybrid power system for a mobile hospital. The system is composed of a photovoltaic system, diesel generators, battery, and ultracapacitor, providing reliable power supply and adaptability to different weather conditions. An efficient energy management algorithm is developed to control the power converters and ensure smooth energy flow between different sources and storage systems.
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Thermodynamics
T. Adefarati, R. C. Bansal, M. Bettayeb, R. Naidoo
Summary: This research proposes an optimal power solution for a microgrid system that utilizes renewable energy resources to reduce power demand from the utility grid, maximize the use of green energy technologies, and minimize the operation of diesel generators, achieving cost savings and performance improvements.
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Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
H. L. Swami, S. Vala, M. Rajput, M. Abhangi, Ratnesh Kumar, A. Saxena, Rajesh Kumar
Summary: A high-energy and high-yield neutron source is essential for technological studies related to fusion reactor development. India is currently developing a neutron source that can produce 1 x 1012 n s-1, providing a high-energy neutron environment for research on fusion materials.
PLASMA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Runlong Gao, Rui Chen, Pengying Wan, Xiao Ouyang, Qiantao Lei, Qi Deng, Xinyu Guan, Guangda Niu, Jiang Tang, Wei Chen, Zonghao Liu, Xiaoping Ouyang, Linyue Liu
Summary: This paper reports a radio-photovoltaic cell based on a formamidinium-cesium perovskite photovoltaic converter, which exhibits a wide light wavelength response, high power conversion efficiency, and remarkable efficiency at low-light intensity. The cell achieved a power conversion efficiency of 0.886%, the highest among all reported radio-photovoltaic cells.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anurag Chauhan, Subho Upadhyay, Mohd Tauseef Khan, S. M. Suhail Hussain, Taha Selim Ustun
Summary: Sustainable power generation is receiving more attention in light of global warming and climate change concerns. This paper discusses a Solar Photovoltaic/Diesel Generator/Battery-based hybrid system for meeting the electrical energy demand of a remote location in India, with the minimum cost of energy being optimized at 0.225 $/kWh using a Biogeography-based Optimization algorithm.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Jihye Kim, Jong-Yun Kim, Sang-Eun Bae, Kyuseok Song, Jong-Ho Park
Summary: The review focuses on quantifying I-129 using techniques such as TIMS, AMS, and ICP-MS, highlighting their advantages in sensitivity, analysis time, sample preparation, and applicability. Strategies discussed include reducing interference, matrix effects, improving detection limits, and the availability of standard materials.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bruno Silveira Nunes, Enio Rodrigo Fernandes Rodrigues, Jonathan Alexander Prestes Fruscalso, Roger Pizzato Nunes, Alexandre Bonatto, Mirko Salomon Alva-Sanchez
Summary: The growing demand for radiopharmaceuticals has increased the need for radioisotopes in hospitals and clinics worldwide. Most current production methods of radioisotopes involve the fission of highly enriched uranium, which generates large amounts of radioactive waste. This review explores alternative methods for radioisotope production and identifies cyclotrons as the most commonly used method, with Sc-44, Ga-68, and Tc-99m being the most frequently produced medical radioisotopes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Sun, Wu Men, Fenfen Wang, Junwen Wu
Summary: The study investigated the activity of Po-210 and Pb-210 in marine organisms near the Fuqing and Ningde nuclear power plants, finding that bivalve mollusks had the highest Po-210 activity. The bioconcentration factors of Po-210 and Pb-210 varied among different marine organisms. Overall, human radiation dose from ingestion of these marine organisms was low, with Po-210 being the main contributor to radiation dose.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gabriel Andres Rojas Cardenas, Rahmat Khezri, Amin Mahmoudi, Solmaz Kahourzadeh
Summary: This study proposes a multi-size Split-DG model to reduce cost and dumped power, and develops a practical model considering capacity degradation and spinning reserve. The optimization problem is solved using VW-PSO algorithm. The effectiveness of the proposed system is verified by comparing with conventional single-size DG system. The Split-DG-PV-WT-BES system shows the lowest electricity cost.
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(2019)
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(2018)
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(2019)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
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(2019)
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS E
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(2020)
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS E
(2020)
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Summary: The Nd-140/Pr-140 radioisotope generator plays a significant role in cancer diagnosis and PET, utilizing physicochemical processes for production of Nd-140 and Pr-140 isotopes. The production of parent Nd-140 radioisotope and direct production of Pr-140 radioisotope via particle accelerators were considered, providing new nuclear data for experimentalists.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2021)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Summary: The structure of neutron matter and neutron interactions in a Supernova were studied using theoretical models, focusing on neutron skin thickness, neutron-proton interactions, density distributions, and central depletions in nuclei. Results showed the importance of the calculated parameters in neutron-proton interactions and average particle energy levels.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
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INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2022)
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(2020)
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INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2018)