Scientists Develop Diamond Battery Capable of Powering Devices for Thousands of Years

Radioactive ‘diamond battery’ could power spacecraft for thousands of years

Scientists in the UK have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which could power low-energy devices like satellite communication equipment for over 5,000 years. The battery is made of the radioactive isotope carbon-14, encased in a thin layer of synthetic diamond. As the carbon-14 decays it emits electrons. The diamond acts like a semiconductor, converting these electrons into electricity. Since carbon-14 has a half-…

Scientists develop battery with 5,000+ year lifespan by encasing radioactive carbon in diamond

To achieve this feat, they used the incredible properties of carbon-14, which is the same isotope typically used for carbon dating archaeological finds and fossils. The isotope...

Oxford: What is the new battery that never dies?

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is calling it a "safe, sustainable way" to provide continuous power.

World's First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Offers Hope Of Power For Thousands Of Years

Contrary to the slogan, this diamond is not forever, but it will last a very long time.

Never charge devices AGAIN as scientists create battery that lasts 5,700 years

SCIENTISTS have created a diamond battery fueled by radiation power that can generate electricity for 5,700 years. The revolutionary energy source will make replacing batteries in some technology redundant, according to scientists at the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). University of BristolScientists and engineers produce world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years[/cap…