A secondary battery of the type
normalZn/ZnCl2
,
NH4normalCl/normalpolyaniline/normalporous
carbon is described. The polymer was electrodeposited on porous carbon rods, in the form of consistent, rather thick, highly porous, and low‐resistance layers. The battery was assembled in a configuration similar to that of the classical
MnO2‐normaltype
R‐6 dry cell. The performance of the battery has been studied, and it shows characteristics comparable to those of conventional systems: moderate specific energy (50–100 Wh · kg−1), very good coulombic efficiency (70–100%), low self‐discharge rate (<1% day), and excellent cyclability at high current densities.
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