Waiting for Electric Cars – UK Creates ‘Eternal’ Battery
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Waiting for Electric Cars – UK Creates ‘Eternal’ Battery

British scientists have developed a revolutionary battery. According to the "white coats", the device is capable of producing electricity for thousands of years. Although the technology has not yet reached the stage of mass production, it is predicted to have an impressive list of applications.


Diamond is indicated as the main material for the battery. In particular, we are talking about samples that were specially grown in laboratory conditions. Inside them is a layer of radioactive carbon-14.

The isotope is widely known among archaeologists. In this field, it simplifies the process of dating ancient artifacts. The half-life of the material is 5700 years, which in the context of a battery can be considered "eternity."

Waiting for Electric Cars – UK Creates ‘Eternal’ BatteryThis is what the diamond battery test zone looks like. Photo: YouTube.com

Why then is diamond needed in a laboratory "construction"? The answer is simple - this mineral has semiconductor properties. Thanks to them, the device can convert radioactive radiation into electricity.

In addition, the phenomenal hardness of diamonds played a significant role. This feature allowed the creation of a very strong "case" for carbon-14 and avoided possible "leakage" of radiation. Scientists considered this "tandem" to be the most optimal in terms of safety.

As mentioned above, the unique diamond batteries have not yet reached the stage of mass production. However, British nuclear physicists have already created the first example and named several industries in which the invention will bring the most tangible benefits:

✅ space sphere – replacing batteries in such conditions is extremely difficult, and a new one will not have to be replaced for 5700 years
✅ medicine – an “infinite” battery should prove itself in invasive devices, such as pacemakers
✅ electronics

The battery was developed by a collaboration between scientists from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and engineers from the University of Bristol, using technology similar to that used in fusion research.

The "output" of the cooperation of inventors was a battery comparable in size to a "tablet" for a wristwatch with a quartz mechanism. The thickness is 0,5, and the diameter is 10 mm.

In such a device, diamond was “grown” on top of carbon-14. Photo: YouTube.com

Now scientists are faced with the task of scaling up production. Next on the list is increasing the capacity of the device.

It is noteworthy that, according to British nuclear physicists, the battery not only has a record service life, but also has a minimal impact on the environment.

The device is made from "used up" graphite that was used at nuclear power plants. By the way, Great Britain has already "accumulated" about 100 thousand tons of such material. Therefore, there are no problems with "consumables".

The list of potential industries may also one day include the automobile industry and other industries. Transport. It would be surprising to see a car that does not require "refueling" for 6 thousand years. However, for now the thesis remains in the realm of fantasy, and the "gasoline lobby" is unlikely to allow it.
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