Russia, Samarra, Korolev University Press Office announced that the school's researchers are developing a nuclear battery, the use of up to 100 years. One of the new technology using porous silicon carbide structure to protect the radioactive elements, to ensure safety at the same time, so that the nuclear battery work for a long time.
It is reported that the new type of battery in the use of special elements of the radioactive source of carbon 14, its half-life of 5700 years, and non-toxic, cheap. This kind of battery is widely used. The project leader, chief designer Victor Cheprnov pointed out that the battery can be used in the next "technology" in the field of. He said: "this kind of power supply for the compact size, suitable for all kinds of sensor management and control automation system, including continuous monitoring of oil and gas pipeline deserted Siberia, the Far East and the Arctic region."
In addition, the new battery has broad application prospects in the field of medical treatment, UAV, machinery manufacturing, and so on. In the medical field, for patients with heart disease, no need to replace the battery a pacemaker is a better choice, because not all patients are able to withstand two times of surgery, sometimes the patient's life even depends on the pacemaker working cycle. In the field of UAV, a lot of unmanned aerial vehicle developers interested in this kind of battery is very large, because for them, the power of light and large units of power to meet the requirements of the ongoing work is very important. In addition, silicon carbide material is not only able to withstand cold, but also withstand the high temperature of nearly 350 degrees Celsius, equipped with this kind of battery sensor in the field of mechanical manufacturing is also very valuable.