Comparison of Planar vs. Textured Silicon Carbide (SiC) Betavoltaic Devices
Abstract
This technical report describes the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory's FY19 research effort on silicon carbide (SiC) PIN betavoltaic devices. We compare the output power of SiC betavoltaic devices in both planar and textured geometries upon deposition of liquid 63NiCl2 radioisotopes. Our liquid radioisotope device results suggest an 8 improvement of output power in going from a planar to a textured design. This work was done in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University at Albany.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1092097
Entities
People
- Brenda A. Smith
- Claude Pullen
- Iain Kierzewski
- Kasey Hogan
- Marc S. Litz
- Mohamed Doumbia
- Randy P. Tompkins
- Shadi Shahedipour-sandvik
- Stephen Kelley
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory