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US 2026/0018591 A1Published application
Alkaline electrochemical cells comprising increased zinc oxide levels and high valent nickel cathodes
AssigneeEnergizer Brands, LLC
InventorsGuanghong Zheng, Robert P. Johnson
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Abstract
Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein runtime and performance are increased by preventing zinc oxide reaction precipitate from creating a conductive bridge between the two electrodes. The alkaline electrochemical cell comprises a nickel material in the cathode, and solid zinc oxide particles in the anode.
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An alkaline electrochemical cell, comprising:
- a container;
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- an electrode assembly disposed within the container and comprising a cathode, an anode, a separator located between the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte solution;
- wherein the anode comprises 1) solid zinc, 2) solid zinc oxide particles or solid zinc hydroxide particles, and 3) gelling agent;
- wherein the cathode comprises one or more active materials;
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- wherein at least one active material is a nickel compound.
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