Researchers create smaller and more efficient nuclear battery
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 13:07
in Physics & Chemistry
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Batteries can power anything from small sensors to large systems. While scientists are finding ways to make them smaller but even more powerful, problems can arise when these batteries are much larger and heavier than the devices themselves. University of Missouri researchers are developing a nuclear energy source that is smaller, lighter and more efficient.