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Asad, M M, Hassan, R B, Sherwani, F, Abbas, Z, Shahbaz, M S and Soomro, Q M (2019) Identification of effective safety risk mitigating factors for well control drilling operation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 218–29.

Ayodele, O L, Sanusi, K O and Kahn, M T (2019) Nuclear battery: a source of environmentally friendly energy. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 172–82.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Alphavoltaic; Betavoltaic; Nuclear battery; Radiation energy; Radioisotope; Silicon technology;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2017-0011
  • Abstract:
    The nuclear battery technology depends on the spontaneous decay of the atomic nuclei of radioactive isotopes to generate electricity. One of the merits of a nuclear battery is its high-energy density, which can be around ten times higher than that of hydrogen fuel cells and a thousand times more than that of an electrochemical battery. A nuclear battery has an extremely long life and low maintenance and running costs coupled with applications in remote and hostile environmental environments. The rise of silicon technology has intensified research activities in the area of nuclear batteries. The paper aims to present a general overview of a nuclear battery. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a general overview of a nuclear battery and will significantly reduce reliance on non-renewable energy source. The requirement for long-lived power supplies have necessitated the pragmatic shift toward the realization of cleaner, safer and renewable energy sources. Findings Nuclear battery is a safe enabling technology for many applications including military and commercial applications. They have very long operating life under harsh environmental conditions. These cells demonstrate high potential for use in low power applications under a broad range of temperatures. Originality/value The nuclear battery technology has been receiving considerable in-depth research for applications that require long-life power sources.

Emetere, M E (2019) A modified approach to estimating thermodynamic impact on buildings. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 115–35.

Gharehbaghi, K and McManus, K (2019) TIS condition monitoring using ANN integration: an overview. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 204–17.

Harran, M and Theunissen, H W (2019) Navigating the engineering literacy divide: design report collaboration practice realities. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 77–101.

Ikuabe, M O and Oke, A E (2019) Contractors’ opportunism: construction professionals’ awareness of influencing factors. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 102–14.

Kahoul, H, Belhour, S, Bellaouar, A and Dron, J P (2019) Fatigue life prediction of upper arm suspension using strain life approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 25–40.

Khesal, T, Saghaei, A, Khalilzadeh, M, Rahiminezhad Galankashi, M and Soltani, R (2019) Integrated cost, quality, risk and schedule control through earned value management (EVM). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 183–203.

Kulkarni, S, Edwards, D J, Chapman, C, Hosseini, M R and Owusu-Manu, D (2019) A preliminary mechanical design evaluation of the Wikispeed car: for light-weighting implications. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 230–49.

Muramatsu, M and Kato, T (2019) Selection guide of multi-objective optimization for ergonomic design. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 2–24.

Ojo, L D and Ogunsemi, D R (2019) Critical drivers (CDs) of value management adoption in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 250–64.

Opawole, A, Kajimo-Shakantu, K, Alao, O O and Ogbaje, C P (2019) Risk factors associated with procuring university hostel facilities through build-operate-transfer model. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 136–54.

Riahi Zaniani, J, Taghipour Ghahfarokhi, S, Jahangiri, M and Alidadi Shamsabadi, A (2019) Design and optimization of heating, cooling and lightening systems for a residential villa at Saman city, Iran. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 41–52.

Wang, H, Shen, J and Gao, D (2019) Seismic damage of gravity abutment in liquefied ground. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 53–76.

Wang, X, Wang, X and Huang, Y (2019) Chinese construction worker reluctance toward vocational skill training. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(01), 155–71.