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Methods and products for improving performance of batteries/fuel cells

US6706432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2001
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01M6/168
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of improving the performance of magnesium containing electrodes used in metal/air batteries (fuel cells), comprising the addition of one or more additives to the electrolyte or electrode surface. The additives are selected from any of the following groups; dithioburet, tin, and tin plus a quaternary ammonium salt.

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