[Triumf-seminars] TRIUMF Special Seminar today at 16:00

TRIUMF Seminars triumf-seminars at lists.triumf.ca
Wed Oct 21 05:00:03 PDT 2015


Date/Time: Wed 2015-10-21 at 16:00

Location:  Pharm. Sciences 3340

Speaker:   David Robertson (U of Missouri)

Title:     IsoSiM seminar: When Electrons Aren't Enough: Applications of Radiochemistry

Abstract: The University of Missouri is home to the nation’s largest university research reactor. The 10 MW University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is a national resource for research in neutron-related science and engineering, providing educational opportunities for students in these fields, and providing radiation and isotope production services. While the applications are numerous and varied, one of MURR’s key roles is employing nuclear science in the battle against cancer and other chronic human disorders. The first part of the talk will provide an overview of MURR and our work in the areas of radioisotope production and novel nanoparticle constructs for targeted radiotherapy. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are considered to be one of the discriminating technologies of the 21st century. In order to take full advantage of the MEMS revolution, the power sources for these electromechanical systems must follow a similar trend of increased functionality at decreased size. Because of their high energy density, radioactive micropower sources are an alternative to next generation battery and fuel cell technologies for applications where volume is at a premium.  The second portion of the presentation will focus on our development of liquid-semiconductor nuclear batteries as compact power supplies for MEMS.



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