A nuclear-cored battery having a nuclear core that emits radiation and is surrounded by a ceramic phosphor material having a structural defect such that the ceramic material within the ceramic phosphor material is used to shield and absorb the radiation emitted by the nuclear core while the phosphors are excited by the radiation causing them to produce energy in the form of photons. The strap-forming mechanism defines an opening in which the article is received. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention andor treatment of diseases, particularly lung cancer. Embodiments feature a modified node structure that includes both an IP router and a dynamically reconfigurable OXC, which dynamically establishes connectivity between IP-router ports and transport-layer optical fibers. The reduction of the temperature of the blend by mixing it with cold or cool diluent prevents damage to heat-sensitive polymers. The container has a removable storage insert placed in a thermally insulated storage container w.