SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 16, 2025Interesting Engineering

Nuclear battery that could last for 100 years created in China using radioactive carbon

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Chinese researchers have developed a nuclear battery using radioactive carbon-14 that can last 100 years. The battery generates 433 nanowatts of power and functions in extreme temperatures, making it suitable for powering devices in remote locations, space, and medical implants like pacemakers.

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