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Could a new battery generate power for 50 years?

Recently, a Chinese company claimed to have developed a new battery that could generate power for 50 years.

Can a new battery last 50 years without charging?

A Chinese startup, Betavolt has unveiled a new battery called BV100 that can generate electricity for 50 years without the need for charging or maintenance.

What is a nuclear battery?

Released by Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co Ltd, the nuclear battery utilizes nickel-63, a kind of nuclear isotope, decay technology and diamond semiconductors to miniaturize, modularize and reduce the cost of atomic energy batteries, Science and Technology Daily reported.

How long can a nuclear battery last without being recharged?

Chinese scientists have built a nuclear battery that can produce power for up to 50 years without being recharged. The technology, which contains a radioactive isotope, or version of nickel, as its power source, will be the first of its kind available for general purchase, Betavolt representatives said on Jan. 8 in a translated statement.

How much power does a bv100 battery produce?

Presently, BV100 is of size measuring 15x15x5 cubic millimeters and can generate 100 mW of power at 3V. However, the company is trying to achieve 1W of power output by 2025. The company has also claimed that it is the first battery in the world to realize the miniaturization of atomic energy.

Are graphene-based batteries a breakthrough energy storage technology?

Graphene-based batteries are emerging as a groundbreaking energy storage technology due to their unique material properties. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, has exceptional electrical conductivity, high mechanical strength, and superior thermal properties.