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Betavolt, a Chinese company, has introduced an atomic energy battery called BV100 with a 50-year lifespan.
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The BV100 utilizes nickel-63 isotope and diamond semiconductor material and is aimed at applications in aerospace, AI devices, medical, MEMS systems, intelligent sensors, small drones, and robots.
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Despite its impressive lifespan, the BV100 provides only 100 microwatts at 3 volts, making it suitable for low-power devices like smartphones.
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Betavolt plans to launch a 1-watt version of its atomic battery in 2025 and suggests combining multiple BV100 batteries for higher power requirements.
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The BV100 is considered disruptive due to its safe miniature atomic battery technology and Betavolt's ability to dope large-size diamond semiconductor materials.
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Betavolt highlights the safety of its atomic battery, utilizing nickel-63 isotope as the energy source, and claims it won't leak radiation even when subjected to gunshots or puncture.
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The BV100 operates stably in a wide temperature range from -60 to 120 degrees Celsius, showcasing its versatility.
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The manufacturing process involves placing a 2-micron-thick nickel-63 sheet between two diamond semiconductor converters, relying on Betavolt's unique single-crystal diamond semiconductor.
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While the current BV100 may not offer high peak power output, Betavolt hints at exploring isotopes like strontium-90, promethium-147, and deuterium for future atomic energy batteries.