Externet Posted March 10 Posted March 10 There is news speculating about it Another ---> https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/nuclear-battery-assembly-guide/all -1
MigL Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Unfortunately they only generate microWatts, and would need to be in a backpack to power your cellphone. Much ado about nothing ... Not even 'good enough for Australia'. ( entertaining blog if you're into electronics )
swansont Posted March 10 Posted March 10 4 hours ago, Externet said: There is news speculating about it ! Moderator Note In Science News we expect links to actual news
Externet Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 If has to be a 'clickable link' it is : https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Nuclear-battery-Chinese-firm-aiming-for-mass-mark
Sensei Posted March 11 Posted March 11 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_battery Atomic batteries (waste from nuclear power plants) are used in space travel. Very low capacity, but long life. "Atomic batteries usually have an efficiency of 0.1–5%. High-efficiency betavoltaic devices can reach 6–8% efficiency.[5]" Putting it in your pocket ("the size of a smartphone"), suggesting using it for everyday use is just silly..
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