Chinese firm ‘Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co Ltd’ has developed a revolutionary nuclear battery that has the potential to power devices for a lifetime.
Betavolt, established in 2021, has unveiled a revolutionary nuclear battery that can harness the energy released through the decay of nuclear isotopes, transforming it into electrical energy using semiconductor converters.
Technology Behind The Nuclear Battery
The technology involves integrating nickel-63 nuclear isotope decay technology with China’s groundbreaking fourth-generation diamond semiconductor module. This amalgamation has enabled the company to achieve a remarkable level of miniaturization of batteries.
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Researchers at Betavolt played a crucial role in developing a unique single-crystal diamond semiconductor, just 10 microns thick. This innovative design incorporates a 2-micron-thick nickel-63 sheet between two diamond semiconductor converters. The decay energy emanating from the radioactive source is efficiently converted into an electrical current, forming a self-contained unit.
Notably, Betavolt emphasizes the modularity of its nuclear batteries, which can be assembled with dozens or even hundreds of independent unit modules. These modules can be configured in series or parallel, allowing for the creation of battery products with varying sizes and capacities. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for applying atomic energy batteries across diverse industries.
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