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In the age of evolving technology, we all use battery-powered gadgets that need to be charged repetitively in a day or two. However, this activity may soon turn obsolete as Betavolt, a Beijing-based startup has introduced a new battery which the company claims can generate electricity for up to 50 years on a single charge.

According to the company, the nuclear accessory is the first in the world to implement "miniaturisation" of atomic energy, The Independent reported. The battery houses 63 nuclear isotopes in a space smaller than a currency coin (15x15x5 cubic millimetres in size). Betavolt claims that these batteries have entered the testing phase and shall be produced on a large scale for commercial purposes on smartphones and drones.

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What The Company Said?

The "atomic energy batteries" can meet the enduring power supply needs in the "aerospace, AI equipment, medical equipment, microprocessors, advanced sensors, small drones and micro-robots," as per the startup's press note.

If Betavolt's product reaches consumer-centric smartphones, it could possibly eliminate the need to charge the phones. (Image:Unsplash)

How This Nuclear Battery Work?

The equipment converts the energy of decaying isotopes into electricity once it is released via a special process dating back to the 20th century. During that time, the Soviet Union and US scientists developed this technique that was used in scientific stations, underwater apparatus, spacecraft and more. However, the process deployed bulky and expensive thermonuclear batteries.

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The nuclear battery can supply 100 microwatts and 3V of power. The company plans to introduce batteries with 1W power capacity by next year. Betavolt is aiming for phones and drones that require no charging. The firm claims that these accessories won't catch fire or explode in case of sudden force and can work in temperatures ranging between -60 degrees Celsius to 120 degrees Celsius. The battery is eco-friendly and it does not emit external radiation.

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