Indirect conversion nuclear battery using transparent scintillator material
US12050291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F30/29
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A product includes a transparent scintillator material, a beta emitter material having an end-point energy of greater than 225 kiloelectron volts (keV), and a photovoltaic portion configured to convert light emitted by the scintillator material to electricity. A thickness the scintillator material is sufficient to protect the photovoltaic portion from significant radiation damage.
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