Today, a revolutionary development is taking place in the energy sector. China-based Betavolt offers a solution that does not require charging and can generate power for 50 years with nuclear battery technology. Led by Betavolt, this innovation aims to meet the energy needs of a wide range of devices, from cell phones to drones. This new technology is characterized by unique features that are attracting worldwide attention.
Betavolt’s nuclear battery technology breaks new ground in the miniaturization of atomic energy, combining 63 nuclear isotopes in a module smaller than a coin. This provides an alternative to the costly and bulky thermonuclear batteries previously used in spacecraft and science stations. Betavolt’s technology is being considered as part of the 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to strengthen China’s economy between 2021 and 2025.
Betavolt Nuklee Battery
The first prototype of the nuclear battery developed by Betavolt measures 15x15x5 cubic millimeters and can provide 100 microwatts of power and 3V voltage. However, the company plans to produce a 1-watt battery by 2025. The small size of these batteries means they can be used in series, allowing the company to focus on applications such as cell phones that never need charging and drones that can fly forever. Betavolt claims that the layered design of these batteries ensures safe use, as they will not catch fire or explode in the face of sudden power.
Nuclear Battery
Betavolt’s nuclear battery uses a combination of the radioactive isotope nickel-63 and a 4th generation diamond semiconductor, a new energy technology introduced by Betavolt, a Beijing-based startup. This modular nuclear battery stands out with its ability to provide uninterrupted power for 50 years. This battery, which Betavolt calls BV100, is 15 x 15 x 5 mm in size and draws attention with its compact design. BV100, which can produce 100 microwatts of power at 3 volts, is planned to produce a 1-watt version in the future.
The energy density of the BV100 is 10 times that of lithium batteries, making it an environmentally friendly energy storage solution. Since this battery generates electricity instead of storing it in the form of chemical reactions, it is not subject to charge cycling problems. In addition, ⁶³Ni is eventually converted into non-radioactive copper, keeping environmental risk to a minimum.
Betavolt
Betavolt’s nuclear battery technology offers great potential to meet future energy needs. China’s leadership in this field and Betavolt’s high-performance batteries mark an important milestone in the world of technology.
