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AssigneeDaramic, LLC
InventorsJeffrey K. Chambers, Tejas R. Shah
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In accordance with at least certain embodiments of the present invention, a novel concept of utilizing PIMS minerals as a filler component within a microporous lead-acid battery separator is provided. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, the PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof.
A battery separator having one or more PIMS minerals as a filler component.
In a method of producing a silica filled battery separator, the improvement comprising:
A lead acid battery, comprising:
In a lead acid battery, the improvement comprising at least one of:
A composition of matter having heavy metal removal capabilities, comprising:
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