comp56 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/12/09/radioactive-diamond-batteries-making-good-use-of-nuclear-waste/#251338e0a044 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I can't get the link to open on my ancient iPad, but this sounds like a great excuse for justifying battery purchases to the significant other/SWMBO... "but honey, it's diamonds! Aren't diamonds a girl's best friend?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Runtime sounds nice except power output is garbage. would need a zillion just to power the light on my drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, Jronman said: Runtime sounds nice except power output is garbage. would need a zillion just to power the light on my drill. I agree but 20 years from now who knows what they can improve on.....the tech is in the right direction...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M80 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm still crossing my fingers for urine powered batteries. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126043-urine-powered-batteries-are-here-to-charge-your-mobile-as-you-pee-paid-for-by-bill-gates. Make all that beer drinking work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbacon705 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I reckon it would be great if they could get more power out of it. Imagine not having to recharge a battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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