SHANGHAI, March 14 -- Chinese researchers have reportedly announced the development of China's first carbon-based nuclear battery, which they claim can function for up to a century without recharging.

According to a South China Morning Post report, researchers at Northwest Normal University in Gansu province announced that the battery could power pacemakers, spacecraft, and devices in extreme environments such as deep-sea and polar regions.

The university stated that while the battery is designed for a 50-year lifespan, it could last over 100 years under extreme conditions.

It also highlighted the battery's green and low-carbon characteristics, suggesting potential benefits for China's new energy sector.

Zhang Guanghui, the university...