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Heavy power sources with short lifetimes have been significant obstacles to realizing the full potential of various miniaturized electrical and mechanical systems developed in the recent, remarkable growth of micro/nanotechnology. In contrast to conventional power sources, a radioisotope power source can operate for extended periods of time and in extreme environments. More importantly, the energy ...

A hybrid lithium ion battery / super capacitor energy storage device is developed that uses the high power capability of the super capacitor to satisfy pulsed power load requirements such that stress on the lithium ion batteries is reduced. This results in extended discharge time and higher efficiency utilization of the battery stack.