Development of flexible secondary alkaline battery with carbon nanotube enhanced electrodes

Zhiqian Wang; Somenath Mitra

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.05.029

Development of flexible secondary alkaline battery with carbon nanotube enhanced electrodes

Zhiqian Wang, Somenath Mitra

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Abstract

We present the development of flexible secondary alkaline battery with rechargeability similar to that of conventional secondary alkaline batteries. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were added to both electrodes to reduce internal resistance, and a cathode containing carbon black and purified MWCNTs was found to be most effective. A polyvinyl alcohol-poly (acrylic acid) copolymer separator served the dual functions of electrolyte storage and enhancing flexibility. Additives to the anode and cathode were effective in reducing capacity fades and improving rechargeability.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	296-303
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Power Sources
Volume	266
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.05.029
State	Published - Nov 15 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

Carbon nanotube
Copolymer separator
Flexible rechargeable alkaline battery
Poly (acrylic acid)
Polyvinyl alcohol

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