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Beta Volta 電池市場 - 全球行業規模,份額,趨勢,機會和預測，2018-2028 年按同位素類型,按形狀,按最終用戶行業,按地區,按競爭對手

Betavoltaic Cell Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecasted, 2018-2028 By Isotopes Type, By Shape, By End User Industry, By Region, By Competition
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簡介目錄

全球 BETA 伏打電池市場預計將穩步增長，並在 2023 年至 2028 年的預測期內以穩定的複合年增長率增長。

用於移動設備的 Beta 伏打電池

堆疊同位素層和能量轉換層的設計已被納入移動設備和移動應用的 BETA 電壓電源中。 同位素層的半衰期為0.5～5年，發出能量為15～200keV的輻射。 Betavolta 電源旨在為便攜式小工具提供足夠的電力，使其在使用壽命內持續供電。 因此，隨著人口的增加，移動終端的使用頻率越來越高，對此類終端的需求也越來越大。 因此，預計未來太陽能電池市場將擴大並錄得較大的複合年增長率。

BETA-伏特電池的消費，在具有高市場潛力的軍事和國防領域以及植入式醫療設備中受到關注

醫療保健領域的顯著採用極大地促進了貝塔伏打電池市場的擴張。 Betavoltaic 電池廣泛用於外科和醫療保健應用。 除了起搏器和除顫器等心臟植入物，植入式醫療設備市場還提供多種選擇。 幾家醫療設備製造商已經表現出偏愛製造堅固,可擴展和便攜式的低功耗設備，這些設備嚴重依賴貝塔伏特電池。 體內藥物輸送系統,神經刺激器,眼內/耳蝸植入物和輸液泵的開發只是一些非常令人興奮的領域。 體內電子醫療標籤和腦機接口系統也正在被BETA-伏特電池廠商考慮作為應用領域。 此外，在國防和軍事領域也有很多應用前景。 BETA伏特電池有望在防篡改軍事裝備方面具有巨大的應用潛力。 該電池可以有效地為與國防領域 (FPGA) 相關的領域可編程門陣列的加密密鑰供電。

我們繼續鼓勵人們對研究核電池和其他 BETA 伏打電池的新應用感興趣。

核電池最大的行業問題是以隨著時間的推移逐漸降低的速度提供能量。 此外，如果不使用產生的電力，它就會過期。 這是太陽能電池的薄弱環節，廠商一直不願加緊發力。 因此，正在進行研究以通過提高太陽能電池的功率轉換效率來最大限度地發揮太陽能電池的潛力。 這種電池作為一種將徹底改變小型設備市場的電池而受到越來越多的關注。 預計未來幾年研發的進一步加強將支持這一轉變。

2020 年 8 月，總部位於加利福尼亞州的 NDB 宣布了一種自充電核電池。 該電池據稱具有驚人的 28,000 年壽命，特別是由於碳 14 核廢料包裹在合成金剛石外殼中。 據 NDB 稱，這種電池可以為各種小工具供電，包括電動汽車,相機,無人機,手機和其他移動設備,家用電器和醫療設備。

一家由布裡斯託大學的學者創立的公司於 2020 年 9 月宣布了一項製造核金剛石 betavortic 電池的突破性戰略。 借助 Arkenwright 旨在商業化的節能（基於鑽石的）貝塔伏特電池技術，該設備的使用壽命可能長達數十年。 這種鑽石 Betavoltaic 電池背後的想法是將放射性廢物 Carbo-14 轉化為一種自我維持的能源。 這種電池最終可能會取代直接供電設備的充電需求。

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根據市場數據，TechSci Research 提供了一份根據公司特定需求定制的全球 Beta-Volta 電池市場報告。 該報告可以定制為：

公司信息

  • 對其他市場參與者（最多 5 家公司）進行深入分析和概況分析

內容

第 1 章概述

第二章研究方法論

第 3 章 COVID-19 對全球 Beta Volta 電池市場的影響

第 4 章執行摘要

第五章VOC（客戶之聲）

  • 品牌知名度
  • 選擇 Beta-Volta 電池全球市場的考慮因素
  • 目前全球市場對貝塔伏打電池的需求缺口

第六章貝塔伏特電池全球市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型（氚,鍶,氪,鎳等）
    • 按形狀（矩形,圓柱形）
    • 按最終用戶行業（航空航天,電子/通信,醫療保健,國防等）
    • 按地區
    • 按公司分類（2022 年）
  • 市場地圖

第7章亞太貝塔伏特電池市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型
    • 按形狀
    • 按最終用戶行業
    • 按國家
  • 亞太地區：國家/地區分析
    • 中國
    • 日本
    • 印度
    • 韓國
    • 澳大利亞

第8章北美BETA伏特電池市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型
    • 按形狀
    • 按最終用戶行業
    • 按國家
  • 北美：國家/地區分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第 9 章：歐洲太陽能市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型
    • 按形狀
    • 按最終用戶行業
    • 按國家
  • 歐洲：國家分析
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 意大利

第 10 章中東和非洲 Beta Volta 電池市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型
    • 按形狀
    • 按最終用戶行業
    • 按國家
  • 中東和非洲：國家分析
    • 沙特阿拉伯
    • 阿聯酋
    • 南非

第11章南美BETA太陽能電池市場展望

  • 市場規模和預測
    • 按金額
  • 市場份額和預測
    • 按同位素類型
    • 按形狀
    • 按最終用戶行業
    • 按國家
  • 南美洲：國家分析
    • 巴西
    • 阿根廷
    • 哥倫比亞

第 12 章市場動態

  • 司機
    • 對替代電源的高需求
    • 更小更緊湊的細胞
    • 擴大對航天工業的投資
  • 任務
    • 成本高,可用性有限和監管問題
    • 缺乏原材料
    • 供應鏈中斷

第13章市場趨勢與發展

  • 提高 BETA 伏特電池的轉換效率
  • 擴大在航天工業中的應用
  • 世界各國政府增加了對研發活動的投資
  • 技術進步
  • 政府舉措

第14章政策法規現狀

第十五章公司簡介

  • Widetronix Inc
  • Qynergy Corporation
  • City Labs Inc
  • BetaBatt Inc
  • Arkenlight
  • Direct Kinetic Solutions
  • NDB Inc

第 16 章戰略建議

  • 專注於北美
  • 關注同位素類型

第十七章關於研究公司/免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 4629

Global Betavoltaic Cell Market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace in the forecast period, 2023-2028, and grow at a solid CAGR in the forecast period.

A betavoltaic device, also known as a betavoltaic cell or battery, is a form of nuclear battery that uses semiconductor junctions to convert beta particles (also known as electrons) generated from a radioactive source into electric current. Tritium, an isotope of hydrogen, is a frequent source. Betavoltaic systems employ a non-thermal conversion mechanism, turning the electron-hole pairs created by the ionization path of beta particles passing a semiconductor, comparing most nuclear power sources, which use nuclear radiation to generate heat which is then used to generate electricity. In low-power electrical applications, such as implanted medical devices or military and space applications, where longevity of the energy source is required, betavoltaic power sources (and the related technology of alpha voltaic power sources) are particularly compatible.

Betavoltaic power sources for mobile device applications

A stacked design of isotope layers and energy conversion layers is included in a betavoltaic power source for mobile devices and mobile apps. The half-lives of the isotope layers are between 0.5 and 5 years, and they produce radiation with energies ranging from 15 to 200 keV. The betavoltaic power source is set up to deliver enough power to run the portable gadget for the duration of its useful life. So, as the population grows, the need for mobile devices increases due to usage. Consequently, it is anticipated that the betavoltaic cell market will expand in the approaching year and register a significant CAGR in the projection.

Military & Defense Offer High Market Potential and Implantable Medical Devices Register Remarkable Betavoltaic Cell Consumption

Notable adoption by the healthcare sector has contributed significantly to the market expansion for betavoltaic cells. Betavoltaic batteries have a wide range of useful uses in the fields of surgery and healthcare. The market for implanted medical devices offers several options in addition to cardiac implantables like pacemakers and defibrillators. Several medical device manufacturing firms have shown a preference for creating robust, scalable, portable, low-power devices that rely heavily on betavoltaic cells. The development of in-vivo medication delivery systems, cerebral neurostimulators, intraocular and cochlear implants, and infusion pumps are only a few of the extremely appealing fields. Other possible application areas for betavoltaic battery manufacturers include in-vivo electronic medical tags and brain-to-computer interface systems. Additionally, there are many prospects in the fields of defense and military applications. Betavoltaic cells are anticipated to have a substantial potential application in tamper-proofing military equipment. These cells might effectively power the encryption keys in Realm Programmable Gate Arrays, which is relevant to the field of defense (FPGA).

Nuclear Batteries and Other New Applications for Betavoltaic Cells Continue to encourage interest in research.

The industry's biggest problem with nuclear batteries is that they provide energy at a rate that gradually decreases over time. Additionally, if the electricity created is not used, it expires. While this has always been the weak point of betavoltaic cells, manufacturers have had a difficult time upping the power. There has been significant, active research underway on improving the power conversion efficiency of betavoltaic batteries to meet this challenge and unlock the full application potential of these batteries. These cells are increasingly seen as the batteries that will bring a revolutionary change in the tiny device market. Further strengthening R&D initiatives are anticipated to support this transformation in the upcoming years.

In August 2020, the California-based NDB company released a nuclear battery that can recharge on its own. The battery supposedly lasts an astounding 28,000 years, especially with the carbon-14 nuclear waste that has been encapsulated in an artificial diamond casing. According to NDB, the battery can power a variety of gadgets, including electric cars, cameras, drones, cellphones, other mobile devices, household appliances, and medical devices.

A company founded by the University of Bristol academics presented a revolutionary strategy to produce nuclear diamond betavoltaic batteries in September 2020. A device's lifespan might possibly reach decades because of the energy-efficient (diamond-based) betavoltaic battery technology that Arkenlight Limited is working to commercialize. The idea behind this diamond betavoltaic battery is to turn the radioactive waste carbo-14 into a self-sustaining energy source. These batteries may eventually replace the necessity of the need for charging in directly powered devices.

Market Segmentation

The Global Betavoltaic Cell Market is divided by isotope type, shape, and end-user industry. Based on Isotopes Type, the market is divided into Tritium, Strontium, Krypton, Nickel, and Others. Based on Shape, the market is segmented into Rectangular and Cylindrical. Based on the End User Industry, the market is divided into Aerospace, Electronics & Communication, Healthcare, Defense, and Others.

Market Players

Major market players in the Global Betavoltaic Cell Market are: Widetronix Inc, Qynergy Corporation, City Labs Inc, BetaBatt Inc, Arkenlight, Direct Kinetic Solutions, and NDB Inc.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Betavoltaic Cell Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:

Global Betavoltaic Cell Market, By Isotopes Type:

  • Tritium
  • Strontium
  • Krypton
  • Nickel
  • Others

Global Betavoltaic Cell Market, By Shape:

  • Rectangular
  • Cylindrical

Global Betavoltaic Cell Market, By End User Industry:

  • Aerospace
  • Electronics & Communication
  • Healthcare
  • Defense
  • Others

Global Betavoltaic Cell Market, By Region:

  • Asia-Pacific
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South America

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Betavoltaic Cell Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Betavoltaic Cell Market

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customers

  • 5.1. Brand Awareness
  • 5.2. Factors Considered for Choosing Global Betavoltaic Cell Market
  • 5.3. Current Need Gaps in Global Betavoltaic Cell Market

6. Global Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Isotopes Type (Tritium, Strontium, Krypton, Nickel, and Others)
    • 6.2.2. By Shape (Rectangular and Cylindrical)
    • 6.2.3. By End User Industry (Aerospace, Electronics & Communication, Healthcare, Defense and Others)
    • 6.2.4. By Region
    • 6.2.5. By Company (2022)
  • 6.3. Market Map

7. Asia-Pacific Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Isotopes Type
    • 7.2.2. By Shape
    • 7.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 7.2.4. By Country
  • 7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. China Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Shape
        • 7.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 7.3.2. Japan Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Shape
        • 7.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 7.3.3. India Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Shape
        • 7.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 7.3.4. South Korea Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Shape
        • 7.3.4.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 7.3.5. Australia Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Shape
        • 7.3.5.2.3. By End User Industry

8. North America Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Isotopes Type
    • 8.2.2. By Shape
    • 8.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 8.2.4. By Country
  • 8.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. United States Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Shape
        • 8.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 8.3.2. Canada Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Shape
        • 8.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 8.3.3. Mexico Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Shape
        • 8.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

9. Europe Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Isotopes Type
    • 9.2.2. By Shape
    • 9.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 9.2.4. By Country
  • 9.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Germany Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Shape
        • 9.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 9.3.2. United Kingdom Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Shape
        • 9.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 9.3.3. France Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Shape
        • 9.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 9.3.4. Spain Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.4.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 9.3.4.2.2. By Shape
        • 9.3.4.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 9.3.5. Italy Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 9.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.5.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 9.3.5.2.2. By Shape
        • 9.3.5.2.3. By End User Industry

10. Middle East & Africa Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Isotopes Type
    • 10.2.2. By Shape
    • 10.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 10.2.4. By Country
  • 10.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Saudi Arabia Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Shape
        • 10.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 10.3.2. UAE Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Shape
        • 10.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 10.3.3. South Africa Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Shape
        • 10.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

11. South America Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook

  • 11.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 11.1.1. By Value
  • 11.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 11.2.1. By Isotopes Type
    • 11.2.2. By Shape
    • 11.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 11.2.4. By Country
  • 11.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 11.3.1. Brazil Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 11.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 11.3.1.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 11.3.1.2.2. By Shape
        • 11.3.1.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 11.3.2. Argentina Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 11.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 11.3.2.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 11.3.2.2.2. By Shape
        • 11.3.2.2.3. By End User Industry
    • 11.3.3. Colombia Betavoltaic Cell Market Outlook
      • 11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 11.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 11.3.3.2.1. By Isotopes Type
        • 11.3.3.2.2. By Shape
        • 11.3.3.2.3. By End User Industry

12. Market Dynamics

  • 12.1. Drivers
    • 12.1.1. High Demand for Alternative Power Supply
    • 12.1.2. Compact and Small Size of the Cells
    • 12.1.3. Increasing Investments in the Space Industry
  • 12.2. Challenges
    • 12.2.1. High Costs, Limited Availability and Regulatory Concerns
    • 12.2.2. Shortage of raw material
    • 12.2.3. Disruption in the supply chain

13. Market Trends & Developments

  • 13.1. Increasing Conversion Efficiency of Betavoltaic Cells
  • 13.2. Increasing use in the space industry
  • 13.3. Increasing investment by various governments across the globe in R&D Activities
  • 13.4. Technological Advancement
  • 13.5. Government Initiatives

14. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

15. Company Profiles

  • 15.1. Widetronix Inc
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. Key Product/Services
  • 15.2. Qynergy Corporation
    • 15.2.1. Business Overview
    • 15.2.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.2.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.2.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.2.5. Key Product/Services
  • 15.3. City Labs Inc
    • 15.3.1. Business Overview
    • 15.3.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.3.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.3.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.3.5. Key Product/Service
  • 15.4. BetaBatt Inc
    • 15.4.1. Business Overview
    • 15.4.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.4.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.4.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.4.5. Key Product/Service
  • 15.5. Arkenlight
    • 15.5.1. Business Overview
    • 15.5.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.5.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.5.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.5.5. Key Product/Services
  • 15.6. Direct Kinetic Solutions
    • 15.6.1. Business Overview
    • 15.6.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.6.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.6.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.6.5. Key Product/Services
  • 15.7. NDB Inc
    • 15.7.1. Business Overview
    • 15.7.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
    • 15.7.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.7.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.7.5. Key Product/Services

16. Strategic Recommendations

  • 16.1. Key focus on North America Region
  • 16.2. Key focus towards Isotopes Type

17. About Us & Disclaimer