Get the latest tech news

Nuclear-powered battery could eliminate need for recharging | Betavoltaic technology could power pacemakers, satellites, and more


A team led by Su-Il In, a professor at South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, is developing an innovative solution: radiocarbon-powered nuclear batteries that...

A team led by Su-Il In, a professor at South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, is developing an innovative solution: radiocarbon-powered nuclear batteries that could last for decades without needing a recharge. The research addresses the growing demand for durable and sustainable power sources, as connected devices, data centers, and advanced technologies continue to push the capabilities of Li-ion batteries to their limits. Other potential applications include powering remote sensors in harsh environments, satellites that require long-term energy solutions in space, and even drones or self-driving vehicles where frequent recharging is impractical.

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/tech

Read more on:

Photo of Nuclear

Nuclear

Photo of need

need

Photo of satellites

satellites

Related news:

News photo

China is testing experimental 'dogfighting' satellites in space, US general says

News photo

Amazon CEO Criticizes Manager Fiefdoms and Stresses the Need For 'Meritocracy'

News photo

Los Alamos boffins whip up a speedometer for satellites