Characteristics comparison and Monte-Carlo simulation of isotopes used in betavoltaics for MEMS application

[Display omitted] •Betavoltaic nuclear batteries can be used to power microelectromechanical systems.•The important isotopes used: H-3, Pm-147, Ni-63.•Characteristics, fabrication routes (see supporting information) are presented.•A mcnp simulation that studied the number of particles released: Pm-1...

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 2022-12, Vol.190, p.110485-110485, Article 110485
Main Authors: Daruich de Souza, Carla, Kim, Jin Joo, Kim, Jong Bum, Ji, Wanook, Son, Kwang Jae, Hong, Jin Tae
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Language:English
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Betavoltaic nuclear batteries can be used to power microelectromechanical systems.•The important isotopes used: H-3, Pm-147, Ni-63.•Characteristics, fabrication routes (see supporting information) are presented.•A mcnp simulation that studied the number of particles released: Pm-147> H-3>Ni-63.•The ideal source thickness is 2.5 μm for Ni-63 and H-3, and 50 μm for Pm-147.
ISSN:0969-8043
1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/j.apradiso.2022.110485