Abstract:
The invention relates to an ionic compound corresponding to the formula nullR1X1(Z1)nullQnullnullX2(Z2)nullR2nullm Mmnull in which Mmnull is a cation of valency m, each of the groups Xi is SnullZ3, SnullZ4, PnullR3 or PnullR4; Q is N, CR5, CCN or CSO2R5, each of the groups Zi is nullO, nullNCnullN, nullC(CnullN)2, nullNS(nullZ)2R6 or nullCnullS(nullZ)2R6null2, each of the groups Ri, is Y, YOnull, YSnull, Y2Nnull or F, Y represents a monovalent organic radical or alternatively Y is a repeating unit of a polymeric frame. The compounds are useful for producing ion conducting materials or electrolytes, as catalysts and for doping polymers.
Abstract:
An alkaline cell having a flat housing, preferably of cuboid shape. The cell can have an anode comprising zinc and a cathode comprising MnO2. The housing can have a relatively small overall thickness, typically between about 5 and 10 mm. Cell contents can be supplied through an open end in the housing and an end cap assembly inserted therein to seal the cell. There can be a gap between separator and cathode for insertion of additional electrolyte. The end cap assembly includes a vent mechanism, preferably a grooved vent, which can activate, when gas pressure within the cell reaches a threshold level typically between about 250 and 800 psig (1724null103 and 5515null103 pascal gage). The cell can have a supplemental vent mechanism such as a laser welded region on the surface of the housing which may activate at higher pressure levels.
Abstract:
A set of fuel cell system heat exchangers that have been modified to incorporate thermal-to-electric devices is disclosed. These devices convert a portion of the thermal energy flowing through each heat exchanger to electric energy. Methods for operating the fuel cell system are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A water-activated primary battery using magnesium or alloys thereof as the anode and a cathode of various material having a redox potential allowing a charge transfer reaction is described, said battery comprising one or more electrochemical cells enclosed in a casing (1), characterized in that it contains a pH buffer system formed by at least one acid having a ionization constant Kanull0.1 moles/liter, in order to maintain in the electrolytic solution the concentration of the hydroxyl ions yielded by the reactionMgnull2 H2OnullMg2nullnull2 OHnullnullH2nullbelow the threshold value that causes the Mg(OH)2 precipitation, said precipitation being also provoked by the increase of the Mg2null concentration due to the anodic reactionMgnullMg2nullnull2 ethereby avoiding the deposition of Mg (OH)2 on the cathode with the consequent decrease of the voltage output from said battery.
Abstract:
A flat elongated alkaline battery comprising an outer metal housing and plurality of individual alkaline cells housed therein. The outer housing has at least a major surface which is a flat polygon. Preferably the outer metal housing is a cuboid. The individual cells comprise an anode slab comprising zinc, cathode slab, comprising manganese dioxide and separator therebetween. Each cell is formed by stacking the anode, separator, and cathode body to body. Each cell has at least one surface which is polygonal. The individual cells are preferably aligned in a row edge to edge to form a pack of cells having the same thickness as the thickness of an individual cell. The pack of cells are inserted into a common hydrogen permeable plastic container and encased therein. The cells encased in the plastic container are housed within the interior of the metal outer casing. The cells are electrically connected in parallel to the battery positive and negative terminals. In an alternative embodiment the flat elongated alkaline battery comprises only a single alkaline cell encased within a hydrogen permeable plastic container which is housed within the interior of a metal housing. The outer metal housing is preferably a cuboid.
Abstract:
A primary alkaline battery includes a cathode including a nickel oxyhydroxide and an anode including zinc or zinc alloy particles. Performance of the nickel oxyhydroxide alkaline cell is improved by adding zinc fines to the anode.
Abstract:
A load leveling battery (122) comprising an electrolyte that includes a cerium zinc redox pair wherein preferred electrolytes are acid electrolytes, and most preferably comprise methane sulfonic acid. Contemplated load leveling batteries (122) have an open circuit voltage of at least 2.4 Volt per cell. Such batteries are useful at power grid substations (120) and commercial and industrial applications were large amounts of power are used. Preferred capacity is at least 100,000 kWh, more preferably 250,000 kWh.
Abstract:
The invention provides additives capable of fabricating a battery having an excellent combustion inhibiting effect, a low interfacial resistance of an electrolyte and excellent low-temperature discharging property and high-temperature storing property by adding to the electrolyte for the battery to maintain properties required as the battery and capable of fabricating an electrolyte electric double-layered capacitor having an excellent combustion inhibiting effect, a low interfacial resistance of an electrolyte and an excellent low-temperature discharging property by adding to the electrolyte for the electric double-layered capacitor to maintain sufficient electric properties such as electric conductivity and the like as well as a battery and an electric double-layered capacitor. The additive for the battery and the electric double-layered capacitor is characterized by containing a combustion inhibiting substance releasing compound which releases a combustion inhibiting substance during combustion. Also, the battery or the electric double-layered capacitor is characterized by comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte containing the additive for the battery and the electric double-layered capacitor and support salt.