British Scientists and Engineers Create the World's First Atomic Diamond Battery — Half-Life of 5,700 Years

British Scientists and Engineers Create the World’s First Atomic Diamond Battery — Half-Life of 5,700 Years

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Published on 14/12/2024 at 12:55

Updated on 14/12/2024 at 12:58

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British Scientists And Engineers Develop First Atomic Diamond Battery, With Half-Life Of 5,700 Years, Promising Revolution In How We Store And Use Energy.

Scientists have created an innovative battery that can power devices for thousands of years. Developed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), in partnership with the University of Bristol, the so-called carbon-14 diamond battery promises to transform the sustainable energy sector and revolutionize medical and space technologies.

How Does The Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Work?

The heart of this innovation is carbon-14, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 5,700 years. This means that even after millennia, the battery still retains half of its original energy.

Carbon-14 is encapsulated in diamond, the hardest known material, ensuring total safety and preventing the release of short-range radiation.

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Practical Applications

With compact dimensions – about 10 mm x 10 mm and only 0.5 mm thick – diamond batteries offer impressive possibilities. Scientists highlight potential uses in medical devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and ocular implants. “They minimize the need for frequent replacements, providing a reliable and sustainable solution,” explained Sarah Clark, director of the tritium fuel cycle at UKAEA.

Furthermore, these batteries have applications in extreme environments. In space, where replacing conventional batteries is unfeasible, the technology can ensure continuous power for probes, satellites, and other equipment.

On Earth, their resistance to adverse conditions expands their use in security devices and other critical technologies.

diamond battery, battery, diamond — Members of the UKAEA diamond battery team

Reduction Of Nuclear Waste

Another significant advantage is the positive environmental impact. The carbon-14 used in the batteries is extracted from discarded graphite blocks in nuclear plants, reducing the radioactivity of these materials.

In the UK, it is estimated that there are about 95,000 tons of graphite in nuclear plants. By transforming this waste into batteries, scientists not only generate clean energy but also help reduce costs and risks associated with storing radioactive waste.

Professor Tom Scott from the University of Bristol emphasized: “Our technology can cater to applications from medical uses to solutions for space exploration. We are excited to advance alongside industrial and research partners in the coming years.”

This battery could mark a new era in energy sustainability, combining efficiency, durability, and environmental benefits.

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Isaacs

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17/12/2024 17:57

Em um iPhone deve durar no máximo 5 hora e 7 minutos

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Fernando Ferreira Lima

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16/12/2024 21:35

Cada vez sai uma novidade enquanto a forma de manejo de energía, e me parece que está está adiante das demais formas e maneras.

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João Fonseca

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16/12/2024 18:45

Ninguém entende o que esses estagiários de jornalismo escrevem..

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British Scientists and Engineers Create the World’s First Atomic Diamond Battery — Half-Life of 5,700 Years

British Scientists And Engineers Develop First Atomic Diamond Battery, With Half-Life Of 5,700 Years, Promising Revolution In How We Store And Use Energy.

How Does The Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Work?

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How Does The Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Work?

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