It is well known that diamonds are forever. Also, a battery composed in part of a structure in diamonddiamond welcoming radioactive wasteradioactive waste could last at least several thousand years, if not forever.
A team of British researchers from the University of Bristol and the British Health Authorityenergyenergy Atomic has developed a first battery made from diamonds and powered by radioactive waste. It could work for thousands of years and prove particularly useful in very specialized sectors.
Scientists and engineers from the British Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery. © UKAEA official
The battery actually works on carbonecarbone 14 and derives its energy from its radioactive decay which can last over 5,000 years, providing a continuous source of energy over an extended period. Everything is integrated into an ultra-solid diamond structure. The process guarantees optimal safety, with the diamond acting here as a protective shield against radiation.
Batteries that recycle nuclear waste
The carbon 14 used in these batteries was recovered from graphitegraphite irradiated, radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, the idea being to transform this waste into an energy resource. However, many challenges remain before turning this technology into real batteries used by industry, both in terms of cost and large-scale production.
Although this type of battery is still in the development stage, their long-term potential could one day be exploited in different cutting-edge fields requiring long-lasting power. durationduration.
Diamond batteries can be used in extreme environments where it is not practical to replace conventional batteries; they could, for example, be used for satellites or spaceships. They can also have a applicationapplication in the medical field, particularly for implantsimplants medical
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