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China's 'Nuclear Drone' can fly forever without needing to ______ or power-up
China's 'Nuclear Drone' can fly forever without needing to ______ or power-up
land
The 'nuclear-powered BV100' battery can provide power for 50 years without the need for ______
The 'nuclear-powered BV100' battery can provide power for 50 years without the need for ______
recharging
The prototype battery harnesses energy released by nuclear ______
The prototype battery harnesses energy released by nuclear ______
isotopes
The tiny battery can withstand temperatures of 120 to minus 60 degrees ______
The tiny battery can withstand temperatures of 120 to minus 60 degrees ______
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China plans mass production of the nuclear-powered battery by ______-end
China plans mass production of the nuclear-powered battery by ______-end
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Isotope technology is the foundation for Chinese company Betavolt's BV100 ______
Isotope technology is the foundation for Chinese company Betavolt's BV100 ______
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Betavoltaic batteries utilize the decay energy of β-emitting radioisotopes to produce electrical power, making them a form of ________ technology.
Betavoltaic batteries utilize the decay energy of β-emitting radioisotopes to produce electrical power, making them a form of ________ technology.
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The Beijing-based Betavolt BV100 battery's lifespan is claimed to be 50 years due to the use of nickel-63 as its ________ source.
The Beijing-based Betavolt BV100 battery's lifespan is claimed to be 50 years due to the use of nickel-63 as its ________ source.
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Betavoltaic batteries have become a research hotspot due to advantages like high energy density, long service life, and strong anti-interference ability, making them suitable for the field of ________.
Betavoltaic batteries have become a research hotspot due to advantages like high energy density, long service life, and strong anti-interference ability, making them suitable for the field of ________.
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Betavoltaic batteries have been the subject of considerable research attention due to their long shelf life, high specific energy density, and ability to work under extreme ________.
Betavoltaic batteries have been the subject of considerable research attention due to their long shelf life, high specific energy density, and ability to work under extreme ________.
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CityLabs has been developing betavoltaic batteries using tritium isotopes since ________.
CityLabs has been developing betavoltaic batteries using tritium isotopes since ________.
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Tritium isotopes are considered safer due to their radiation being easily blocked, making them suitable for low-power devices in the nanowatt to microwatt range, which can be extended to ________.
Tritium isotopes are considered safer due to their radiation being easily blocked, making them suitable for low-power devices in the nanowatt to microwatt range, which can be extended to ________.
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