Patent ID: 7008723
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A rechargeable cell that performs at least twenty-five discharge and charge cycles comprising: a cathode having an electrochemically active powder including an oxide of manganese; an anode comprising an anode composition, said anode composition comprising an electrochemically active zinc alloy powder, wherein said composition is manufactured by a method comprising the step of mixing said zinc alloy with an alkaline electrolyte solution, an organic surfactant, an indium compound, and a gelling agent, such that said indium compound is added in an alkaline environment and wherein the organic surfactant is added after the alkaline electrolyte; a separator including at least one semipermeable membrane; and an electrolyte solution in the separator, the cathode and the anode, and filling pores thereof.