Optoelectric nuclear batteries with tritium?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the feasibility of creating optoelectric nuclear batteries utilizing tritium, similar to existing technologies. Participants explore the potential of coating photovoltaic surfaces with luminescent substances, akin to those used in tritium keychains. It is established that tritium can be regenerated from its decay product, Helium-3, through neutron bombardment, although the energy output from tritium is minimal. The practicality of recharging tritium via neutron bombardment is questioned, suggesting that conventional refilling methods may be more efficient.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of optoelectric nuclear battery technology
  • Knowledge of tritium and its decay processes
  • Familiarity with neutron bombardment techniques
  • Basic principles of photovoltaic energy conversion
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advancements in optoelectric nuclear battery designs
  • Explore methods for tritium regeneration and its applications
  • Investigate the efficiency of neutron bombardment in nuclear reactions
  • Study luminescent materials suitable for photovoltaic coatings
USEFUL FOR

Researchers in nuclear energy, engineers in battery technology, and professionals interested in innovative energy solutions will benefit from this discussion.

Gamba93
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
According with this article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optoelectric_nuclear_battery

Can it be possible to make a similar battery but filled with tritium and coating or painting the photovoltaic surface with luminiscent substance as is done with tritium keychains?
https://www.google.es/search?q=trit...tyle%2Fdesign%2Ftritium-keychains.asp;640;533

Then, its possible to regenerate tritium from it's decay product Helium-3 bombarding it with neutrons.
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
The amount of energy produced by tritium is pretty tiny. What are you hoping to power with it?

Recharging it with neutrons would not be very practical compared to just replacing/refilling the tritium created by conventional means.
 

Similar threads

Undergrad Photon Displacement in EM Waves (Amplitude)
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
High School Why do areas near the poles experience semidiurnal tides?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
Graduate Assumptions in dark-energy density parameter measurement
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Undergrad Stern-Gerlach experiment questions
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
5K