Japan develops first uranium-based rechargeable battery to repurpose depleted uranium
Japanese researchers have assembled a rechargeable battery harnessing the chemical properties of uranium, aiming to convert stored depleted uranium into a strategic energy storage resource.
| Countries | Japon |
|---|---|
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire |
| Theme | Innovation & Transformation, Innovation sectorielle |
Researchers from the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) have announced the development of the first uranium-based rechargeable battery, utilising this chemical element as an active material for energy storage. The project, led by the NXR Development Centre of the Nuclear Science Research Institute, aims to transform Japan’s stockpiled depleted uranium into a useful energy asset. A patent was filed on 29 November 2024 under number JP2024-209096.
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