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Title: Regenerative zinc/air and zinc/ferricyanide batteries for stationary power applications

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OSTI ID:10165824

The authors report a novel configuration for a zinc-particle, packed-bed anode in which an open structure of high hydraulic permeability is maintained indefinitely in a cell with closely spaced walls by the formation of particle bridges and associated gaps. The configuration minimizes electrolyte pumping costs, allows rapid refueling and partial recharge, and provides for 100% zinc consumption. This approach benefits zinc/air fuel batteries by allowing nearly continuous operation and fuel recycle without commercial infrastructure; it benefits Zn/[Fe(CN){sub 6}]{sup {minus}3} batteries by eliminating shape-change and polarization problems found with planar anodes.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
10165824
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-117248; CONF-940670-4; ON: DE94014734; TRN: AHC29416%%143
Resource Relation:
Conference: 36. power sources conference,Cherry Hill, NJ (United States),6-9 Jun 1994; Other Information: PBD: May 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English