Coin Sized Atomic Battery: If I tell you that now your phone’s battery will last for 50 years without charging, you will be stunned. But, but it’s true. According to a recent report by The Independent, a nuclear battery developed by Beijing-based Betavolt has been discovered. This company is claiming that it can generate electricity for 50 years without charging. After reading the word “nuclear” you might be thinking that the size of this battery will be very big, but it is not so. The company further said in its report that the size of this battery is smaller than a coin. The company said that this is the world’s first battery to realize the miniaturization of atomic energy. However, more research is yet to be done on this. The company also said that it will be mass produced for devices like phones and drones.
Will meet the needs of long-term power supply
The company also said in a press release, “Betavolt nuclear energy batteries can meet the long-term power supply needs of devices such as aerospace, AI devices, microprocessors, micro sensors, small drones and micro-robots.” It was further said, “This new energy innovation will help China take the leading edge in the new round of AI technology revolution.”
How does a battery work?
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The technology used in batteries derives energy from decaying isotopes, which were first discovered in the 20th century. Then it converts this energy into electricity.
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China is working towards miniaturizing nuclear batteries under its 14th five-year plan for 2021-2025.
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The battery has a layered design, which will prevent it from catching fire or exploding due to sudden force.
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Betavolt also claimed that the battery is capable of working in temperatures ranging from -60 degrees Celsius to 120 degrees Celsius.
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Nuclear power batteries are environment friendly.
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Mass production of the battery is expected to begin after the company completes testing and receives all necessary approvals.
Battery dimensions
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It measures 15 x 15 x 5 millimeters and is made of thin layers of nuclear isotopes and diamond, according to futurism.
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Nuclear batteries currently generate 100 microwatts of power at 3 volts. However, the goal is to reach 1-watt power output by 2025.
Betavolt has said that the radiation poses no threat to the human body, making it suitable for use in medical devices.