ZINC ELECTRODE FOR USE IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

摘要

The present invention relates to zinc electrode and to methods of producing zinc electrode and particularly to a method of producing zinc electrode providing dimensional/geometrical stability during a battery charge/discharge operation. The invention provides methods of use of batteries comprising the zinc electrode of this invention. Applications of batteries of this invention include electric vehicles, portable electronics and drones.

主权项

1. A rechargeable zinc electrode, said electrode comprising a current collector and a composition comprising:
a. a zinc or zinc alloy powder; b. optionally zinc oxide or zinc oxide alloyed powder; c. a thermoplastic organic binder material; and d. optionally a gelling agent;wherein said electrode is porous, and the porosity of said electrode is at least 20%.