Future batteries to go nuclear

Darius Chang | Oct 12, 2009

Has nuclear energy been given a negative reputation, thanks to the militarization of this technology? Jae Kwon, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri, seems to think so. His research team believes the micronization of consumer devices is reaching a limit due to the size of the power source and thinks the future of batteries lies in splitting the atom.

They have been working on a penny-sized power supply which uses a liquid semiconductor. This prevents the radioactive decay from affecting the structure, which is a problem with solid semiconductors. Despite the potential upsides, we feel the real work is in countering the demonized image of nuclear technology in the minds of the masses. Even then, we won't recommend putting anything remotely linked with nuclear power in the front pants pocket.

Via University of Missouri

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