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Battery that Converts Nuclear Waste into Electricity

Sector: Education • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Source: Mezha.Media

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Planned

Scientists at Ohio State University have developed a battery that can convert nuclear energy into electricity using light radiation, which could help with the disposal of radioactive waste. The prototype battery can power microelectronics and is designed to operate in high radiation conditions without regular maintenance.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Education, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Mezha.Media

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The project “Battery that Converts Nuclear Waste into Electricity” is an infrastructure initiative in the Education sector, located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mezha.Media.

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Scientists at Ohio State University have developed a battery that can convert nuclear energy into electricity using light radiation, which could help with the disposal of radioactive waste. The prototype battery can power microelectronics and is designed to operate in high radiation conditions without regular maintenance.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

State

Ohio

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Columbus

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Education, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government

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2025-03-06

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