China develops advanced carbon-14 nuclear battery with thousands of years lifespan

A team from Northwest Normal University and Gansu Zhulong Technology in China has developed a new carbon-14 nuclear battery, dubbed Qianjiyuan Tianshu. This device, an advancement from the earlier Candle Dragon-I prototype, significantly reduces radioactive material usage while increasing power output and volumetric power density. The battery operates reliably across a wide temperature range and boasts a theoretical lifespan of thousands of years, making it suitable for applications in medicine, deep-sea exploration, polar missions, and aerospace. AI

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