A Diamond Battery is a type of innovative energy storage technology that utilizes radioactive isotopes, specifically carbon-14, to generate electricity. This battery concept is based on the principles of radioactive decay, where the carbon-14 isotopes, extracted from nuclear waste, emit beta particles, which are then converted into electrical energy.
The key feature of the Diamond Battery is its long lifespan, as carbon-14 has a half-life of about 5,730 years, allowing the battery to produce energy for potentially thousands of years without the need for replacement. Additionally, the battery is designed to be safe and non-toxic, as the encapsulation of the radioactive material prevents exposure to harmful radiation.
These batteries are seen as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional batteries, as they could help reduce waste from nuclear reactors and provide a long-term power source for various applications, including powering electronic devices or small-scale renewable energy systems.
Diamond batteries utilize carbon-14's decay energy, boasting a half-life of 5,730 years. They are made from nuclear fission byproducts, transforming radioactive waste into a usable energy source. Currently generating microwatt…