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NanoTritium™ batteries are City Labs’ flagship innovation—a revolutionary power source that delivers continuous, ultra-low power for decades, even in the harshest environments. Purpose-built for next-generation microelectronics, NanoTritium™ batteries enable groundbreaking technologies that were once impossible.

At City Labs, we believe power limitations should never constrain innovation. NanoTritium™ technology is how we help engineers, researchers, and innovators design the future—without worrying about frequent battery replacement, recharging, or environmental constraints.

What Are NanoTritium™ Batteries?

NanoTritium™ batteries are solid-state betavoltaic batteries powered by tritium, a safe, stable, and naturally occurring isotope of hydrogen. These batteries use tritium’s natural decay process to continuously generate electricity, delivering consistent, maintenance-free, and long-term energy for up to 20+ years.

Unlike traditional chemical batteries, which store a finite charge that eventually depletes, NanoTritium™ batteries generate their own power through betavoltaic technology—meaning no recharging and no downtime, just reliable power you can trust.

How NanoTritium™ Batteries Work

  • Tritium decay releases electrons (beta particles) in a safe, controlled manner.
  • Semiconductor materials capture this energy and convert it into electricity.
  • Solid-state design means no moving parts, no liquids, and no risk of leaks or explosions.

Want to learn more about the science behind NanoTritium™ technology?

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Why Choose NanoTritium™ Batteries?

Decades of Continuous Power

NanoTritium™ batteries deliver predictable, ultra-low power for 20+ years, outlasting conventional batteries and even the devices they power.

Safe, Solid-State, and Maintenance-Free

Designed with solid-state architecture, these batteries are sealed, durable, and free from liquid electrolytes, making them inherently safe and reliable.

Extreme Environment Resilience

NanoTritium™ batteries are built for the toughest conditions—they operate in extreme cold, heat, radiation, vibration-heavy settings, and other environments where ordinary batteries fail.

Compact and Microelectronics-Ready

Small, lightweight, and designed for integration into advanced microelectronics, NanoTritium™ batteries support devices where size, weight, and longevity are critical.

Curious about how NanoTritium™ batteries perform under pressure?

Learn about our Battery Testing

Pioneering the Future of Power

At City Labs, we don’t just make batteries—we empower breakthroughs. Our NanoTritium™ batteries are already being used in pioneering projects funded by NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, leading universities, and more.

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Where Are NanoTritium™ Batteries Used?

NanoTritium™ batteries power a wide range of ultra-low power and mission-critical applications where long-term, maintenance-free energy is essential.

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Space and Aerospace

From lunar surface sensors to tritium-powered ion engines, NanoTritium™ technology enables deep space exploration and long-term orbital platforms without relying on solar power or bulky chemical batteries.

Defense and Secure Communications (COMSEC)

Trusted by U.S. defense agencies, NanoTritium™ batteries provide always-on, tamper-resistant power for secure communications, remote surveillance, and critical electronics in contested environments.

Medical Implants

In next-generation pacemakers and other life-saving devices, NanoTritium™ batteries offer safe, long-term energy that eliminates the need for risky battery replacement surgeries.

Remote Sensors and IoT

Whether it's tracking animal migration or monitoring remote environmental conditions, NanoTritium™ batteries power autonomous sensors that operate for years, untouched by human hands.

How NanoTritium™ Technology Compares to Traditional Batteries

FeatureNanoTritium™ BatteriesTraditional Batteries
Lifespan:20+ years of continuous powerOften max at 2-5 years
Maintenance/replacement:None - always oneRequires periodic replacement/recharge
Extreme environment tolerance:High - radiation, temperature, vibrationLimited-sensitive to harsh conditions
Form factor:Compact, solid-stateVaries; often larger for similar life
Safety:Sealed, solid-state, no liquid electrolyteRisk of leakage, explosion

Feature:NanoTritium™ Batteries: Traditional Batteries:
Lifespan:20+ years of continuous powerOften max at 2-5 years
Maintenance/replacement:None - always oneRequires periodic replacement/recharge
Extreme environment tolerance:High - radiation, temperature, vibrationLimited-sensitive to harsh conditions
Form factor:Compact, solid-stateVaries; often larger for similar life
Safety:Sealed, solid-state, no liquid electrolyteRisk of leakage, explosion

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Power the Future With City Labs

‘Whether you’re developing a next-generation implantable device, secure communications devices, or exploring uncharted territory in the most extreme environments, NanoTritium™ batteries provide the long-term power solution you need.

Contact us today to learn how City Labs can help bring your vision to life.

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