Moscow, April. 21 (SANA) Russian scientists have developed a beta-voltaic battery powered by radioactive tritium, capable of operating for extended periods without the need for recharging, according to the Russian website Vesti.ru.
The battery was designed by researchers Alexander Anikin and Pavel Musiyev from the Bochvar Research Institute of Inorganic Materials to function across a wide temperature range, from minus 50 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius.
The developers said the technology is intended to provide a stable power source for sensitive electronic systems, particularly in remote and extreme environments such as polar regions, where conventional energy sources are often unreliable.
Anikin said the battery could be used in computing systems deployed in isolated areas to help preserve critical data under severe climatic conditions. Musiyev noted that while tritium loses half its mass over approximately 12.5 years, the battery’s design allows it to continue operating beyond that period.
The technology works by converting energy from radioactive decay directly into electrical current, offering a potential solution for powering memory units and other systems that require long-term, stable energy supply.
Researchers say the development could improve the reliability of electronic systems in harsh environments, with possible applications in scientific and technological fields.
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