Scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority have developed a “carbon-14 diamond battery” that can power devices for 5,700 years using energy from the radioactive decay of carbon-14, sourced from nuclear reactor graphite waste.
Encased in a diamond-like structure, the battery produces microwatt-level power, ideal for long-term, maintenance-free applications like medical implants, deep-space probes, and remote sensors.
This innovation repurposes nuclear waste into a sustainable energy source, addressing waste management while offering a near-eternal power solution for niche technologies.
