Japan taps old nuclear fuel for batteries
Now, in a development that reframes the value of this largely untapped byproduct, the JAEA has developed a prototype battery powered by depleted uranium, marking the first time
Depleted Uranium
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines uranium as a Low Specific Activity material. In its natural state, it consists of three isotopes (U-234, U-235 and U-238). Other isotopes that cannot
First Assembly of a Uranium-Based Rechargeable Battery
In this research, we developed the first “uranium rechargeable battery” that utilizes the chemical properties of uranium for practical use and
What is Uranium? | IAEA
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, which has the atomic number of 92 and corresponds to the chemical symbol U in the periodic table. It belongs to a special group of elements
"Nuclear Waste Powers Batteries Now": Japan
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, Japanese researchers have introduced a novel approach to energy storage by using depleted uranium, a
World-first: Japan unveils uranium waste-based
Scientists create a rechargeable battery using depleted uranium, converting nuclear byproduct into a valuable energy storage resource.
Uranium Batteries Could Transform Renewable Energy
Uranium batteries, though still in their early stages, represent an innovative approach to energy storage by harnessing the unique chemical
Les ressources en uranium sont suffisantes, mais des investissements
Les ressources en uranium sont suffisantes pour permettre à la fois l''utilisation ininterrompue de l''énergie d''origine nucléaire et une expansion importante du secteur jusqu''en 2050
Production d''uranium pour les réacteurs nucléaires | AIEA
L''uranium est le principal combustible utilisé dans les réacteurs nucléaires. Il doit être géré correctement, de façon sûre et durable. Ces derniers temps, la production annuelle mondiale
What is Uranium? | IAEA
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, which has the atomic number of 92 and corresponds to the chemical symbol U in the periodic table. It belongs to a special group of
What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy. For instance, when hit by a neutron, the
Uranium production for nuclear reactors | IAEA
Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear reactors and must be managed properly, in a safe and sustainable manner. Recent annual production of natural uranium world-wide has been between