A high rate zinc/MCM-41/air cell

Saputra, Hens and Othman, Raihan (2012) A high rate zinc/MCM-41/air cell. ISESCO Journal of Science and Technology, 8 (13). pp. 44-53. ISSN 2028-8077

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Abstract

We report the performance characteristics of a high discharge rate zinc-air cell, assembled in a compact, monopolar and bipolar configurations. The use of inorganic MCM-41 membrane enables the construction of a thin, compact cell design with ease. MCM-41 consists of hexagonally-ordered nanopore structure and characterized by its large surface area and pore volume, very narrow pore size distribution, hydrophilic in nature and very good thermal stability. The monopolar Zinc/MCM-41/air cell demonstrates discharge characteristics of comparable performance to commercial cells. The cell, 1 cm2 area x ca. 460 µm thick, possesses limiting current of 27 mA, maximum power output of 31 mW, and volumetric energy density of 924 Wh/l, rated at 20 mA. A bipolar design markedly improves the cell performance. The cell, 1 cm2 area x ca. 920 µm thick, possesses limiting current of 95 mA, maximum power output of 107 mW, and volumetric energy density of 1189 Wh/l.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2593/24226
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Zinc-air cell; Bipolar design; MCM-41 membrane; Inorganic 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:	11 Jun 2012 14:41
Last Modified:	21 Jan 2016 16:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/24226

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