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Innovative Power Source: Nickel-63 nuclear batteries offer a reliable and long-lasting power supply, with a lifespan of up to 50 years, ideal for various high-demand applications.
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Wide Range of Applications: These batteries can power medical implants, aerospace equipment, remote sensors, IoT devices, and potentially consumer electronics, providing maintenance-free energy.
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Global Collaboration: Yasheng Group and Kronos are collaborating to patent and market this technology in China and North America, sharing royalties to advance nuclear battery innovation globally.
Nuclear batteries, also known as radioisotope batteries, represent a cutting-edge development in energy technology by harnessing the power released during the decay of nuclear isotopes and converting it into electrical energy through semiconductor converters.
The partners announced that their innovative small nuclear battery will offer a reliable power source with a lifespan of up to 50 years without needing recharging. By leveraging advanced materials and an innovative design, the battery will convert the energy from the beta decay of a radioactive isotope, such as nickel-63, into electrical energy.
Nickel-63 nuclear batteries hold promise across various markets due to their unique characteristics and long-lasting power supply. In the medical field, these batteries can power implantable devices such as pacemakers, artificial hearts, and cochlear implants. The aerospace industry could benefit from their use in long-duration space missions and satellite power systems. Additionally, they are well-suited for remote sensors, micro-electromechanical systems, and Internet of Things devices that require a reliable and maintenance-free power source. Environmental monitoring devices, industrial sensors, advanced automation systems, and various scientific instruments and equipment can also benefit from these batteries.
Kronos and Yasheng pointed out that consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, and small household gadgets, could potentially be revolutionized by nickel-63 batteries. The ability to create devices that never need recharging would transform the consumer electronics market, although this application is still in its developmental stages.
The versatility and potential of nickel-63 nuclear batteries are demonstrated by their ability to provide long-lasting, reliable power across multiple industries and sectors. Under their collaboration agreement, Yasheng Group, a Colorado-based company with historical high-tech agricultural operations in China dedicated to advancing technological innovations, will be responsible for filing the nuclear battery patent in China, while Kronos will handle the filing in North America. Each party will bear the costs associated with filing in their respective countries.
Additionally, Kronos will receive 10% of the royalties earned by Yasheng in China, and Yasheng will receive 10% of the royalties earned by Kronos in North America. This collaborative approach underscores the global potential and mutual benefits of advancing nuclear battery technology.