Battery has more update Guess what? Chinese scientists have done something amazing! They’ve improved battery technology so much that now we can have a battery that lasts for over 50 years without needing to be charged again. It’s all thanks to BetaVolt, a company in China. This super long-lasting battery means we won’t have to worry about recharging things like hospital equipment, gadgets, or anything else that runs on electricity.

So, how does this work? Well, BetaVolt’s battery uses a mix of radioactive isotopes and fancy diamond semiconductor technology. It’s called the “BV100,” and it’s really small – just 15 x 15 x 5 millimeters, smaller than a coin. But don’t let its size fool you, it can generate 100 Microwatts of power! If this battery gets approved for everyday use, we might not need those regular charging cables for stuff like smartphones and smartwatches anymore. This could totally change the battery game and save tons of money on electricity.

Let’s talk numbers. In 2023, Nepal used up about 10,693,000 GWh of energy, which is more than the year before. But if Nepal adopts this new battery tech, we could see a huge drop in energy use. That means both the government and regular folks like us could save a lot of money in the long run. Exciting stuff, right?

Juan Claudio Nino, a scientist from the University of Florida, isn’t sold on the new battery craze. He points out that they have small size means it contains very little radioisotope and only produces a tiny fraction of the electricity needed. While it might be okay for things like pacemakers or wireless sensors, it’s not powerful enough for everyday gadgets like cell phones, according to him.

Nino reminds us that tech has been around since the 1950s. These batteries work by using the energy released when radioactive isotopes break down into other elements. As long as the radioactive stuff is breaking down, they keeps making power. That’s why they’re great for things like spacecraft or scientific stations that stay out for years. They’re even used in pacemakers.

The “BV100”, for example, uses a material called Nickel-63 for power. According to Nino, this material breaks down into copper through a process called beta decay. To put it simply, a neutral particle called a neutron changes into a positive one called a proton by releasing an electron. Catch that electron, and you’ve got electricity!

So, what’s your take on this new tech from China? How might it change our daily lives? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!”

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