Externet Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 There is news speculating about it Another ---> https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/nuclear-battery-assembly-guide/all -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigL Posted March 10 Share 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 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted March 10 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Externet Posted March 10 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted March 11 Share 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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