18249280. Iron Zinc Battery simplified abstract (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
Contents
Iron Zinc Battery
Organization Name
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Inventor(s)
Masaya Nohara of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)
Mikayo Iwata of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)
Hiroaki Taguchi of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)
Takeshi Komatsu of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)
Iron Zinc Battery - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18249280 titled 'Iron Zinc Battery
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
An iron-zinc battery is described in this patent application. The battery consists of a positive electrode made of iron oxyhydroxide, a negative electrode made of zinc, and an electrolyte placed between the positive and negative electrodes.
Patent/Innovation Explanation
- Iron-zinc battery design
- Positive electrode made of iron oxyhydroxide
- Negative electrode made of zinc
- Electrolyte placed between the electrodes
Potential Applications
- Energy storage for renewable energy systems
- Portable electronic devices
- Electric vehicles
- Backup power systems
Problems Solved
- Limited energy storage capacity of current battery technologies
- High cost and environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries
- Safety concerns associated with certain battery chemistries
Benefits
- Higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional batteries
- Lower cost and reduced environmental impact compared to lithium-ion batteries
- Enhanced safety features
- Suitable for various applications due to versatility and scalability
Original Abstract Submitted
An iron-zinc battery includes a positive electrode containing iron oxyhydroxide, a negative electrode containing zinc, and an electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.
