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This Carbon-14 Radioactive Diamond Battery Could Last Longer Than Human Civilization
At its core, the diamond battery thrives on decay — specifically, the decay of the carbon-14 isotope. Carbon-14 is best known ...
The First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Is Here—and It Will Run for 5,700 Years
As another plus, this carbon-14 is derived from graphite blocks, which are a byproduct of nuclear fission reactors. So, not ...
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This carbon-14 battery has a lifespan of several thousand years!
This extraordinary longevity is made possible by the natural decay of carbon-14, captured within a diamond casing. Diamond, one of the most resilient materials, plays a key role in the safety of ...
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Scientists develop the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, offering a 5,000-year lifespan — the device uses radioactive decay to generate low power levels
According to the University of Bristol, the battery uses carbon-14 encased in a manufactured diamond to generate power. The radioactive decay of carbon-14, more popularly known for its use in ...