Nuclear Diamond Batteries – The Century-Long Power Source

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NASA's 2024 breakthrough in diamond betavoltaics enables batteries that last 90+ years. Key innovations:

• Radioisotope: Nickel-63 (half-life: 100 years) encased in artificial diamond

• Energy Conversion: Beta decay → electricity via diamond lattice bandgap

• Zero Maintenance: No moving parts or chemical reactions

Performance highlights:
✅ 0.01% annual degradation (vs. 2-5% in lithium-ion)
✅ -50°C to 150°C operational range
✅ 100% recyclability

Applications:

• Mars 2031 mission: Powering Perseverance 2 rovers

• Medical implants: Cardiac pacemakers with lifetime power

• Deep-sea sensors: Arctic monitoring networks

"This redefines energy permanence" – Dr. Karl Martin, JPL Power Systems Lead.

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