Development of a Sustainable Battery System Utilizing Nuclear Waste for Efficient Energy Harvesting and Storage

Abstract

The disposal of nuclear wastes as being witnessed today creates greater problems for the world’s environmental and health needs in this respect, there is a need to come up with appropriate uses for nuclear wastes. Current approaches to managing nuclear wastes include the use of boreholes which are expensive, sensitive to the immediate environment, and do not exploit the value added of nuclear substances. At the same time, the contemporary demand for environmentally friendly and long-lasting energy sources still has not been met globally, especially for applications that require portable and reliable power units. This research suggests a new strategy for turning nuclear waste into power, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable batteries. Faced with this realization, this paper introduces a battery design that poses minimal threat to society and the environment by using low-risk radioactive isotopes such as carbon-14 and strontium-90 encased in radiation shielding materials such as diamond or advanced ceramics. The energy generation mechanism incorporates the Beta-voltaic technology of generating electricity through the release of electrons through radioactive decay and conversion through the thermoelectric conversion assemblies to utilize the residual heat. To further advance safety and proficiency, the design includes nanomaterial and AI surveillance systems that guarantee optimal performance with timely alerts on risks. Early tests show high energy and devices’ lifespan, suitable for use in various health care equipment, space missions, and telemonitoring. This innovative approach does not solve only the problem of nuclear waste handling and the problem of the search for new sources of energy but is also suitable for the circular economy concept where hazardous material is converted into new values. Creating a safe approach to ensure the usage and management of nuclear wastes for a comprehensive, remarkable positive impact, the provided solution implies safety measures, cooperation with the regulators, and ultimate transparency. Future studies should concentrate on large-scale applications, cost reduction, as well as connection to renewable power systems to expand the potential of this revolutionary viewpoint.