Nickel sulfide cell, lithium

Figure 2. Charge-discharge records for lithium-copper sulfide and lithium-nickel sulfide cells...

In addition to competition from lower-cost zinc-carbon cells, the AA-size alkaline cell has experienced significant competition from the more expensive rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) cells and the lithium-iron sulfide primary cell (Li-FeS2) because of their excellent high-rate... 

Zinc-air cells are much cheaper than lithium cells, despite the benefits of zinc-air fuel cells or battery packs. Some EVs and HEVs manufacturers are investigating other battery packs, such as lithium-iron-sulfide, lithium-manganese, and nickel-zinc battery packs as shown in Figure 4.6. 

The electrodes are referred to as anode and cathode in battery assembly. Anode is the positive electrode that is normally oxidized, ie, loses electrons in a chemical reaction within the cell. An anode should be an efficient reducing agent with good conductivity. Metallic materials such as zinc, nickel, and lithium are often used as anode materials. Cathode is the negative electrode, normally a metal oxide or sulfide, that is reduced or gains electrons. The main properties of a cathode material are that it should be an efficient oxidizing agent and should be stable when it comes into contact with electrolytes. 

Nickel-zinc storage cells Nickel-hydrogen storage cells Chlorine-zince storage cells Sulfur-sodium storage cells Iron sulfide-lithium storage cells Zinc-air cells Iron-air storage cells... 

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