In his most recent video, YouTube blogger Double M Innovations showcases the successful construction of a micro nuclear battery right in his workshop, utilizing materials that are readily available on the market. Leveraging the betavoltaic effect, this innovative battery ingeniously pairs a tritium tube with a solid-state photovoltaic solar panel. As the tritium undergoes decay, it generates photons. These photons then impinge upon the solar panel, inducing the production of an electric current. This current is subsequently channeled through a circuit and stored in a capacitor. Following a period of long-term energy accumulation, the battery successfully manages to power a gaming console. Given tritium's half-life of around 12.3 years, it guarantees a consistent power supply for several decades, eliminating the necessity for recharging or an external power source. Nevertheless, there are two significant hurdles that must be overcome before this technology can gain widespread acceptance. Firstly, the cost per unit of power generated by this battery is substantially higher compared to that of conventional lithium batteries. Secondly, its power density is only sufficient to cater to the energy requirements of devices with extremely low power consumption.
