World's First Maintenance-Free Battery Capable of 50 Years of Power Generation Introduced by Chinese Startup "Betavolt"
A Chinese business by the name of Betavolt has introduced a revolutionary battery that it claims can generate electricity for 50 years without the need for maintenance or charge.
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The Independent claims that this invention is a nuclear battery that has effectively combined 63 isotopes into a module that is little bigger than a coin. Betavolt challenges preconceived ideas about nuclear technology by claiming to be the first battery in history to achieve the miniaturization of atomic energy.
The technology of the battery works by converting the energy produced by isotope decay into electrical power. The startup intends to increase production of the battery so that it can be widely used in commercial devices and has started preliminary testing.
According to the company's news release, "Betavolt atomic energy batteries can meet the needs of long-lasting power supply in multiple scenarios, such as aerospace, AI equipment, medical equipment, microprocessors, advanced sensors, small drones, and micro-robots."
According to Betavolt, the battery is made to reduce the possibility of fire or explosion when subjected to sudden force through the use of a layered design. Additionally, according to the manufacturer, the battery exhibits robustness when used in a temperature range of -60 to 120 degrees Celsius.
The battery, which measures 15 x 15 x 5 millimeters, is made of diamond semiconductors and thin layers of radioactive isotopes. The nuclear battery can currently generate 100 microwatts of power at 3 volts. The goal is to generate a power output of one watt by the year 2025.
While radiation worries are frequently associated with nuclear energy, Betavolt aims to dispel these worries by claiming that its battery is safe and that there is no external radiation present. After the decay period, all 63 of the copper isotopes in the battery are converted into a stable, radioactive-free form, posing no hazard to the environment.
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