The small storage units could play a big role as we shift to cleaner energy. Scientists debut revolutionary battery built to ...

This kind of nuclear battery would only be the size of a finger, and such long-lasting nuclear batteries could enable numerous applications, says Professor Su-Il In. For example, a pacemaker ...

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in devices like cell phones and electric vehicles (EVs) typically last only a few hours or days before needing a recharge. Over time, and with continued use ...

In a technological breakthrough that could threaten US national security, a Chinese company has begun mass producing tiny nuclear batteries that can last for decades. The BV100 battery ...

Moreover, a by-product from nuclear power plants, radiocarbon is inexpensive, readily available and easy to recycle. And because radiocarbon degrades very slowly, a radiocarbon-powered battery ...

A small prototype nuclear battery powered by a radioactive form of carbon can safely power devices for decades – and possibly even for a user’s entire lifetime – on a single charge ...

Glow up: A nuclear photovoltaic battery. The glowing light is from a laser pen used to test the device, not radiation. (Courtesy: R Cao) Scientists in the US have developed a new type of photovoltaic ...

Something to look forward to: A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is a small coin-sized battery ...

Professor Suh-Il In from Daegu Kyungbuk Institute of Science and Technology presented a prototype of a radiocarbon nuclear battery as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The presentation took ...

Their ZEUS solid-state nuclear battery also slots in this market niche, but has the advantage of being portable. Perfect for high-load rural construction and temporary operations. The IPO raised a ...