The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority announced on the 4th that the Authority and researchers from the University of Bristol have collaborated.Successfully manufactured the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery.

The new battery is said to have a potential lifespan of thousands of years, making it a promising candidate for a highly durable energy source.

This is an emerging technology that safely encapsulates a small amount of carbon-14 using synthetic diamonds, providing a continuous microwatt-level power supply in a secure and sustainable manner.

The working principle of this diamond battery is to generate low-level electrical energy through the radioactive decay of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope.The half-life of carbon-14 is approximately 5,700 years.

Its working principle is similar to solar panels, but instead of using light particles (photons), diamond batteries capture fast-moving electrons from the diamond structure.

Diamond batteries hold several revolutionary application prospects, such as being used in medical devices like eye implants, hearing aids, and pacemakers, thereby reducing the need for device replacements and alleviating patients' suffering.

Furthermore, it can also be utilized in extreme environments such as space, where battery replacement is not feasible.RFID electronic tags for spacecraft or payloads can be powered for decades, thereby reducing equipment costs and extending their lifespan.