Li-Ion Batteries – secondary (rechargeable)
Li-ion batteries come in many shapes and sizes as can be seen from the photo above which shows just a few of the possibilities. If you look closely you will see that the terminals of these…
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Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
Applications Rechargeable battery Used a broad range of handheld devices Components Nickel, cadmium, steel, plastic Risks / hazards Exposure to cadmium – a toxic substance Disposal to landfill can lead to local environmental contamination Storage of…
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Flow Batteries
Stage of development / applications Emerging technology with a variety of chemistries emerging Grid storage. Components Zinc bromine (Zn-Br2) Hydrochloric acid, Zinc bromine organic additives, plastics, carbons Zinc iron redox flow Zinc, iron, electrolyte Vanadium flow…
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Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Stage of development / applications Mature technology Automotive (Toyota Prius) UN Number Batteries, nickel-metal hydride: 3496 Components Nickel, rare earth elements, steel, aluminium, manganese, zinc, cobalt Recyclability High nickel content and significant amounts of cobalt make…
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Sodium Nickel Chloride (NaNiCl2)
Stage of development / applications Mature technology Heavy duty hybrid and electric vehicles e.g. buses, trucks Back-up, energy storage UN Number Batteries containing sodium: 3292 Components Nickel, sodium, chloride (common salt), sodium, aluminium, iron, copper, plastics Manufacturers…
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Aqueous Hybrid Batteries
Labels Components Proprietary Alkali Salts Proprietary Carbon Powders Sodium Lithium Dititanium Triphosphate Sodium Dititanium Triphosphate (STP) Lithium Manganese Oxide Polypropylene Proprietary Polymer Binder Stainless Steel Manufacturers Aquion Energy, Inc. Health and safety Risk of exposure occurs…
