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Research on Proton Exchange Membranes for Improving Valve Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Cycling Performance

  • Shao Hui Zhang
  • , Kokswee Go
  • , Qing Qing Re
  • , Zhen Bo Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Guangxi University of Technology

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Abstract

In this article, proton exchange membranes (PEMs) are used as separators for lead-acid batteries. Ion migration experiments are conducted to prove the efficacy of PEMs in blocking the passage of antimony ions. The cells are then assembled into a battery to undergo charge-discharge, life cycle, and electrolyte loss testing. The results show that PEMs are effective at reducing the migration of antimony ions from the cathode alloy grid to the anode while suppressing hydrogen formation and electrolyte loss, which greatly improves coulombic efficiency and cycle life of the battery.

Original languageEnglish
Article number4045091
JournalJournal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Anode hydrogen evolution
  • Cycle life
  • Lead-acid battery
  • Lead-antimony alloy
  • Proton exchange membrane

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