Key papers in Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Pofolia’s corpus holds 63 papers from the Nuclear Energy and Engineering subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Betavoltaic power sources
Physics Today · 2012 · Q2 · FWCI 22.15 · 158 citations
Betavoltaic power sources, a long-standing technology for generating low-level electricity, are experiencing renewed interest and potential for new applications.
High power direct energy conversion by nuclear batteries
Applied Physics Reviews · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 38.74 · 113 citations · Open access
Nuclear batteries, which directly convert radioisotope energy to electricity, show potential for specific powers of 1–50 mW/g.
Development of nuclear microbattery prototype based on Schottky barrier diamond diodes
physica status solidi (a) · 2015 · FWCI 23.41 · 101 citations
Researchers have developed and tested the first nuclear micropower battery prototype using Schottky barrier diamond diodes, achieving an energy conversion efficiency of 4-6% per cell.
High efficiency 4H-SiC betavoltaic power sources using tritium radioisotopes
Applied Physics Letters · 2016 · Q1 · FWCI 26.12 · 95 citations
Researchers report an 18.6% efficient 4H-silicon carbide (4H-SiC) betavoltaic power source utilizing tritium. This efficiency was achieved using a 200 nm 4H-SiC P+N junction and a titanium tritide foil electron source.
Review—Betavoltaic Cell: The Past, Present, and Future
ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology · 2021 · Q3 · FWCI 39.89 · 73 citations
Betavoltaic batteries, which convert radioisotope decay energy into electricity, are ideal for micro-systems due to their high energy density and long life. However, low conversion efficiencies and technological limits currently hinder their widespread use.
Betavoltaic Nuclear Battery: A Review of Recent Progress and Challenges as an Alternative Energy Source
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 46.07 · 65 citations
Betavoltaic batteries, which convert beta decay energy into electricity, offer long shelf life and high energy density, making them a promising eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
Optimal Semiconductors for 3H and 63Ni Betavoltaics
Scientific Reports · 2019 · Q1 · FWCI 22.46 · 61 citations · Open access
4H-SiC and diamond are identified as optimal wide-bandgap semiconductor absorbers for betavoltaic power sources using 3H and 63Ni isotopes, offering a balance of high coupling efficiency and good electronic transport.
Single crystal CVD diamond membranes for betavoltaic cells
Applied Physics Letters · 2016 · Q1 · FWCI 20.71 · 61 citations
Researchers developed a single crystal diamond membrane for betavoltaic cells, achieving a 9.4% conversion efficiency, among the highest reported for such devices.
Air Pollution as an Important Factor in Construction Materials Deterioration in Slovak Republic
Procedia Engineering · 2015 · 60 citations
This research maps the annual average surface loss of stone and carbon steel in Slovakia due to air pollution and climatic parameters, using dose-response functions derived from prior research.
A high open-circuit voltage gallium nitride betavoltaic microbattery
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering · 2012 · Q2 · FWCI 9.49 · 59 citations
Researchers have demonstrated a gallium nitride (GaN) betavoltaic microbattery achieving a record open-circuit voltage of 1.64 V using a 63Ni source.
A Smart Campus Framework: Challenges and Opportunities for Education Based on the Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability · 2022 · Q1 · FWCI 30.43 · 59 citations · Open access
A new framework identifies key dimensions and user-perceived gaps in smart campus development, emphasizing that successful smartization requires more than just technology.
Using thermal power plants waste for building materials
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · 2017 · 57 citations · Open access
Fly ash from Russian Primorsky Krai thermal power plants is suitable for use as a filler in cement-based building materials, based on its chemical composition.
The Study of the Properties of Fly Ash Based Concrete Composites with Various Chemical Admixtures
Procedia Engineering · 2012 · 55 citations
This paper investigates the mechanical properties of concrete composites using fly ash as a partial cement replacement, examining the impact of different chemical admixtures.
Development of a multifunctional cross-platform system for automation of energy data and resource management
E3S Web of Conferences · 2023 · 52 citations · Open access
A new integrated system for construction energy management has been developed, combining hardware, software, and economic management to optimize resource use and meet sustainability goals.
A front-end electronic system for large arrays of bolometers
Journal of Instrumentation · 2018 · Q3 · FWCI 16.62 · 50 citations
A novel front-end electronic readout system has been developed for large bolometer arrays like CUORE and CUPID-0, achieving stringent stability requirements for long experimental runs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION: A REVIEW OF INNOVATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Engineering Science & Technology Journal · 2024 · FWCI 22.98 · 45 citations · Open access
Advanced materials like high-performance concrete, green composites, and recycled polymers offer enhanced structural performance and significant environmental benefits for sustainable construction.
Reinforced Soil Beds on Weak Soils
Applied Mechanics and Materials · 2014 · FWCI 24.39 · 45 citations
Reinforced soil beds offer a more cost-effective and efficient method for constructing artificial foundations on weak, compressible soils compared to traditional compacted soil beds.
Betavoltaic Enhancement Using Defect-Engineered TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Arrays through Electrochemical Reduction in Organic Electrolytes
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 13.38 · 44 citations
Researchers developed a new method to boost the efficiency of betavoltaic cells, which convert radioactive decay energy into electricity, by creating specific defects in TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube arrays.
Fibers and their Properties for Concrete Reinforcement
Materials science forum · 2019 · Q4 · FWCI 18.72 · 43 citations
Fibers like steel or glass, with a higher modulus of elasticity than concrete, can enhance concrete's bending strength and resistance to dynamic loads by increasing the stress at cracks.
Evaluation of a Silicon 90Sr Betavoltaic Power Source
Scientific Reports · 2016 · Q1 · FWCI 8.26 · 43 citations · Open access
Researchers designed and tested a silicon betavoltaic device using 90Sr, achieving a record 16% conversion efficiency and generating 1W of power.
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Nanotechnologies in Construction A Scientific Internet-Journal
Nanotechnologies in Construction A Scientific Internet-Journal · 2026 · Q3 · 16 citations
This journal aims to support the creation and implementation of scientific innovative technologies, particularly nanotechnological products, within the construction industry and related sectors.
Digital technologies for construction sustainability: Status quo, challenges, and future prospects
npj Materials Sustainability · 2024 · FWCI 24.56 · 41 citations · Open access
A systematic review of 72 articles reveals that Building Information Modeling, IoT, big data, and AI are key digital technologies for construction sustainability, primarily applied in integration, optimization, tracking, and training.
ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION: A REVIEW OF INNOVATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Engineering Science & Technology Journal · 2024 · FWCI 22.98 · 45 citations · Open access
Advanced materials like high-performance concrete, green composites, and recycled polymers offer enhanced structural performance and significant environmental benefits for sustainable construction.
Betavoltaic Nuclear Battery: A Review of Recent Progress and Challenges as an Alternative Energy Source
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 46.07 · 65 citations
Betavoltaic batteries, which convert beta decay energy into electricity, offer long shelf life and high energy density, making them a promising eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
Development of a multifunctional cross-platform system for automation of energy data and resource management
E3S Web of Conferences · 2023 · 52 citations · Open access
A new integrated system for construction energy management has been developed, combining hardware, software, and economic management to optimize resource use and meet sustainability goals.
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