Battery without being charged for 50 years

 Nuclear battery produces power for 50 years without being charge and Absolutely safe

"Imagine the possibilities of phones you never need to plug in." Betavolt says its battery could power mobile phones that never need to be charged and drones that can fly forever. Nuclear battery produces power for 50 years without needing to charge. A Chinese startup has unveiled a new battery that it claims can generate electricity for 50 years with the need for charging or maintenance. Beijing-based Betavolt said its nuclear battery is the first in the world to realise the miniaturisation of atomic energy, placing nickel-63 isotopes into a module smaller than a coin.

Imagine if your phone lasted for years never or rarely needing to be charged. That's the promise of a ground breaking new nuclear battery developed by Chinese startup Betavolt. This tiny powerhouse, smaller than a coin, could one day make dead devices and low battery warnings a thing of the past. By harnessing the power of decaying nickel-63 isotopes, Betavolt says its miniature marvel can steadily generate electricity for up to 50 years without any charging or maintenance required. The self-sustaining battery packs a big punch in a small package, measuring just 15x15x5 cubic millimeters.

The company said the next-generation battery had already entered the pilot testing stage and will eventually be mass produced for commercial applications like phones and drones. “Betavolt atomic energy batteries can meet the needs of long-lasting power supply in multiple scenarios, such as aerospace, AI equipment, medical equipment, microprocessors, advanced sensors, small drones and micro-robots,” the firm said. “This new energy innovation will help China gain a leading edge in the new round of the AI technological revolution.”

The battery works by converting the energy released by decaying isotopes into electricity, through a process that was first explored in the 20th century. Scientists in the Soviet Union and US were able to develop the technology for use in spacecraft, underwater systems and remote scientific stations. But previous versions developed by Soviet and American scientists were too large and expensive for widespread use. Under China's latest five-year economic plan aimed at strengthening the country's tech capabilities, Betavolt has now achieved a compact, affordable design which could revolutionize power storage. The quest to miniaturise and commercialise nuclear batteries was taken up under China’s 14th Five-Year Plan designed to strengthen the country’s economy between 2021 and 2025, while research institutions in the US and Europe are also working on their development.

Betavolt said its first nuclear battery can deliver 100 microwatts of power and a voltage of 3V, while measuring 15x15x5 cubic millimetres, however it plans to produce a battery with 1 watt of power by 2025 — enough to make a real impact in small electronics when multiple batteries are combined. Imagine the possibilities of phones you never or rarely need to plug in or drones that can stay airborne indefinitely. What's really exciting is that these mini marvels are safe and eco-friendly, too. They have no external radiation, can withstand extreme temperatures from -60 to 120 degrees C (-76 to 248 degrees F). Their small size means they could be used in series to produce more power, with the company imagining mobile phones that never need to be charged and drones that can fly forever. Its layered design also means it will not catch fire or explode in response to sudden force, 

Even better, after the decay period, the 63 isotopes turn into a stable isotope of copper, which is non-radioactive and does not pose any threat or pollution to the environment. So, not only could nuclear batteries untether us from chargers and outlets, but they could also seriously cut down on the millions of tons of toxic battery waste piling up in landfills each year, which can trigger landfill fires that burn for years at a time. The company said: "The atomic energy battery developed by Betavolt is absolutely safe, has no external radiation, and is suitable for use in medical devices such as pacemakers, artificial hearts and cochleas in the human body." With pilot testing underway, Betavolt is now moving ahead with mass production for commercial applications across various industries. While an eternally-powered iPhone might not land in your pocket tomorrow, a more sustainable future feels closer than ever. Saving money, hassle and the environment with ultra-long-lasting batteries that reduce waste? That's the kind of nuclear reaction we can all get charged up about. As this sci-fi-esque technology becomes a reality, Betavolt's tiny batteries could make a big impact. “Atomic energy batteries are environmentally friendly.