High energy density zinc-air microbattery utilising inorganic MCM-41 membrane

Saputra, Hens and Othman, Raihan and Ani, Mohd Hanafi and Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy and Muhida, Riza (2011) High energy density zinc-air microbattery utilising inorganic MCM-41 membrane. Materials Research Innovations, 15 (1). pp. 114-117. ISSN 1433-075X

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Abstract

An ultrathin, high energy density zinc–air cell has been developed for potential application in microsystems. The key design feature is the utilisation of an inorganic MCM-41 membrane material with three-in-one functional elements. It serves as an insulating layer between the electrodes, as ionic exchange channels and as an electrolyte reservoir matrix. As a result, a feasible, compact cell design with high discharge capability has been demonstrated. The MCM- 41 material consists of a hexagonally ordered, nanopore structure. It possesses attractive features of large surface area and pore volume, narrow pore size distribution, tunable pore size,adjustable hydrophobicity and very good thermal stability. The Zn/MCM-41/air cell measuring 1 cm2 area and ca. 300 m thick is able to deliver a maximum discharge current of 30 mA and possesses an optimum capacity of 35 mAh.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2593/12383
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Zinc–air cell, Microbattery, MCM-41 membrane, Inorganic membrane separator
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ807 Renewable energy sources T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK2896 Production of electricity by direct energy conversion T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP250 Industrial electrochemistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User:	Raihan Othman
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2011 22:30
Last Modified:	28 Dec 2011 22:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/12383

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