China startup Betavolt developed battery that will work for 50 years without charging

A Chinese startup has developed a new battery that is claimed to be able to generate power for 50 years without charging or maintenance. According to an article in The Independent Report According to, this is a nuclear battery made by Beijing-based Betavolt. However, nuclear does not mean that its size is very big. The report further states that Betavolt has managed to extract up to 63 isotopes in a module that is smaller than a coin. The company said that this is the world’s first battery to miniaturize atomic energy. The next generation battery is being tested. It will be produced on a large scale for commercial devices like phones and drones.

The company said in a press release that “the Betavolt atomic energy battery can meet the long-lasting power needs of many devices such as aerospace, AI devices, medical equipment, microprocessors, advanced sensors, small drones and micro-robots.” The report further added that “this new energy device will help China stay ahead in the new round of AI technology revolution.”

Battery Specifications

Talking about dimensions, the battery is 15mm long, 15mm wide and 5mm thick. According to Futurism, it is made of nuclear isotopes and wafer-thin layers of diamond semiconductors. Nuclear batteries currently generate 100 microwatts of electricity at 3 volts. However, the target is to generate up to 1 watt of electricity by 2025. Betavolt said that there is no danger to humans from the radiation. Due to which it can be used in medical equipment like pacemakers.

how does the battery work

The technology used in the battery derives power from decaying isotopes. It then converts this energy into power. The battery has a layered design, which will keep it safe from fire or explosion due to any sudden force. Betavolt also claims that the battery can operate in temperatures ranging from 60 degrees Celsius to 120 degrees Celsius.

atomic energy Battery They are completely environment friendly. After the decay period, the 63 isotopes turn into a stable isotope of copper, which is non-radioactive. It does not pose any threat to the environment nor does it cause pollution. After the company completes testing and gets all the necessary clearances, the battery can be manufactured on a large scale.