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Scientists Develop Nuclear Waste-Powered “Diamond” Batteries with a Thousand-Year Lifespan


Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed revolutionary Nuclear Diamond Batteries, which could last over 1,000 years without needing a recharge. These batteries utilize beta decay from radioactive waste to generate power. The process involves creating diamonds from radioactive methane containing Carbon-14, a byproduct of irradiated reactor graphite blocks.

Courtesy of University of Bristol (source wired)To overcome these efficiency challenges, the researchers turned to polycrystalline diamond (PCD). A brand new writer in the fields, Fatima has been taken under my electric spark's RGB- rich and ensures she doesn't engage in excessive snark on the website. Fatima has been creating various announcements, previews, and other content while here, but particularly enjoys writing regarding Products' latest news in the market she's currently addicted to.

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