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#278504 20-Oct-2020 10:40
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On the face of it, this seems like a good idea. Only thing I couldn't find info on was, at some point these batteries will expire. How hazardous will they still be. I can imagine thousands of these ending up in landfills all over the world.

 

 

 

https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/nano-diamond-battery?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

 

 

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  #2588235 20-Oct-2020 11:47
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I think this says it all

 

 

The company's prospective investor video explains their process in greater detail.

 



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  #2588357 20-Oct-2020 13:49
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This seems to be largely tech startup funding hype, not actual new science.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betavoltaic_device

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzV_uzSTCTM

 

 

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  #2588360 20-Oct-2020 13:54
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This just screams "battery of the future" that I am sure I saw described In one of 1960s visions of tomorrow,

 

Along with nuclear powered trains and cargo ships.....



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  #2590335 22-Oct-2020 17:42
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The energy density math doesn't stack up.
An explanation from eevblog



Also debunked solar roadways...

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  #2590336 22-Oct-2020 17:46
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SepticSceptic: The energy density math doesn't stack up.
An explanation from eevblog



Also debunked solar roadways...


@jim69 had the same link...

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