University of Bristol Develops Carbon-14 Diamond Battery Lasting 5,700 Years or More

Dec 8, 2024, 11:34 AM

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have developed the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery. This innovative battery, which incorporates radioactive carbon-14 into a diamond matrix, has a potential lifespan of thousands of years, with some reports suggesting it could last up to 5,700 years or even a millennium or five. The battery is currently costly to produce, but future advancements are expected to reduce manufacturing expenses. This breakthrough represents a significant step forward in long-lasting energy storage solutions.