Integrated GaAs-based betavoltaic batteries and graphite lithium-metal battery system for high-efficiency beta radiation energy conversion and storage

Abstract

To address the low power output issue of Betavoltaic Batteries in practical applications, this paper proposes a novel isotope beta radiation energy conversion and storage system integrating a GaAs-based Betavoltaic Batteries with a low self-discharge lithium metal battery utilizing flake graphite. This system enables simultaneous collection, conversion, and storage of beta radiation energy. In experiments, we fabricated a lithium metal battery employing flake graphite as the cathode, lithium metal as the anode, and LiFSI in DME electrolyte supplemented with 4-n-pentyl-4′-cyanobiphenyl(5CB) additive. This battery was then connected to the GaAs-based Betavoltaic Batteries. Experimental results demonstrate successful energy harvesting from the Betavoltaic Batteries alone, which effecttively powered an LCD display.