US-based radioisotope producer Nusano and Atomiq a subsidiary of Kronos Advanced Technologies, have signed a collaboration agreement to develop and advance nuclear diamond battery technologies and infrastructure. Nusano will produce and supply the radioisotopes for use in Atomiq nuclear batteries. Based on experience from the construction of its radioisotope production facility, Nusano will assist Atomiq in developing a nuclear battery manufacturing plant. The two companies will co-develop an alpha voltaic and diamond nuclear battery powered by the decay of alpha and beta emitting radioisotopes housed within the battery unit.
Nusano combines proven technology from universities and research centres with its patented particle acceleration technology to create radioisotopes. According to Nusano, the result is a platform that is smaller, safer and more efficient than existing methods, and capable of the simultaneous manufacturing of multiple radioisotopes needed in advanced applications, such as alternative energy and nuclear battery technologies.
“Long-lived, nuclear batteries will soon power advances in everything from logistics to aerospace,” said Nusano CEO Chris Lowe. “We look forward to working with Atomiq to accelerate this progress and make nuclear batteries an indispensable part of the world’s energy mix.”
Kronos Advanced Technologies established Atomiq in November 2024 dedicated to advancing nuclear battery technology. Atomiq is focused on building a portfolio of nuclear diamond battery technologies, providing long-lasting, reliable power solutions with minimal maintenance needs. These innovations will target applications across high-demand sectors such as aerospace, defence, and medical technology, where dependable, maintenance-free energy sources are essential.
“Innovations in materials and energy conversion technologies are enhancing the efficiency and safety of nuclear batteries,” said Greg Rubin, CEO of Atomiq. “Atomiq’s vision is to enable continuous, safe power generation aligned with future energy demands. In Nusano, we have a collaborator that shares our enthusiasm for this field and that can provide the volumes and varieties of radioisotopes needed to deploy of nuclear battery technologies at scale.”
