October 2024 | Tips & Information
Long-Term Power: 20+ Years of Reliable Energy With NanoTritium™ Batteries
City Labs understands the importance of reliable, long-lasting power solutions, especially in environments where replacing or recharging batteries is difficult or impossible. That’s why we developed our NanoTritium™ batteries that are designed to provide continuous power for over 20 years.
What Makes NanoTritium™ Batteries Unique?
NanoTritium™ batteries harness the power of tritium, a naturally occurring hydrogen isotope, to create a betavoltaic power source that offers several unique advantages over traditional batteries:
Long-Lasting Power
Thanks to tritium’s 12.3-year half-life, NanoTritium™ batteries deliver continuous power for over two decades. Even after 20 years, these batteries can still generate approximately 33% of their original power output, making them ideal for long-term applications.
Steady and Predictable Energy
Unlike traditional batteries that rely on chemical reactions, which can be unstable and temperature-sensitive, NanoTritium™ batteries produce a consistent power output throughout their lifespan. This predictability is crucial for applications where reliability is non-negotiable.
Compact and Versatile
NanoTritium™ batteries are compact and customizable, making them a good choice for powering a diverse range of low-power microelectronic devices even in challenging environments—from space missions to underwater sensors.
How NanoTritium™ Technology Works
Our NanoTritium™ batteries use betavoltaic technology, which converts the kinetic energy from the beta particles emitted by tritium decay into electricity. This process is similar to how solar cells convert sunlight into power, but instead of relying on external factors like light, NanoTritium™ batteries generate power from within.
Unlike traditional batteries that rely on liquid chemical reactions that are highly dependent on their operating environment, NanoTritium™ batteries boast a solid-state design and power that is generated at a fixed rate dictated by tritium’s natural radioactive decay process. This internal power generation ensures that our batteries remain unaffected by external environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures or high radiation levels.
Applications: Powering the Future
Space Exploration
In space, where maintenance is nearly impossible, NanoTritium™ batteries provide a dependable power source for space applications such as satellites, probes, and more. Their ability to operate in extreme temperatures and resist radiation makes them ideal for long-term space missions, with applications ranging from powering sensors on the lunar surface to satellite components.
Defense and Security
For defense applications, reliability is key. NanoTritium™ batteries are used to power cryptographic devices and sensors that require a continuous, uninterruptible power supply. Their extended lifespan reduces the need for frequent replacements, ensuring mission success.
Medical Devices
NanoTritium™ batteries are also making waves in the medical field, particularly in powering bioimplant devices like leadless pacemakers. These batteries provide consistent power, reducing the need for invasive procedures to replace batteries, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Industrial Applications
NanoTritium™ batteries excel in a variety of industrial applications, including deep-sea exploration, infrastructure, and downhole drilling, where harsh conditions like extreme temperatures, high pressure, and limited access make reliable power essential. These batteries provide long-lasting, maintenance-free energy, ensuring continuous operation and reducing downtime in critical industrial environments.
The Environmental and Economic Benefits of Long-Term Power
NanoTritium™ batteries offer significant environmental benefits by reducing the frequency of battery replacements, which minimizes electronic waste. Since these batteries are made from tritium—a byproduct of nuclear reactors—they even help contribute to the recycling of nuclear waste.
Economically, the extended lifespan of NanoTritium™ batteries translates to lower maintenance and replacement costs, making them a cost-effective solution for long-term projects.
Why Choose NanoTritium™ Batteries?
City Labs is a pioneer in the development of betavoltaic nuclear battery technology, with our NanoTritium™ batteries representing the forefront of long-term power solutions. Whether you need a reliable power source for remote sensors, medical devices, or space exploration, our batteries are designed to meet the most demanding requirements.
Ready to Power Your Project?
If you’re interested in harnessing the long-term power of NanoTritium™ batteries for your next project, we’d love to hear from you. City Labs partners with a diverse group of research and industry leaders, and we are always open to further collaborations. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect power solution through one of our existing products or a custom design tailored to your needs.
