Research in Nickel/Metal Hydride Batteries 2016

Abstract

Nineteen papers focusing on recent research investigations in the field of nickel/metal hydride (Ni/MH) batteries have been selected for this Special Issue of Batteries. These papers summarize the joint efforts in Ni/MH battery research from BASF, Wayne State University, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Michigan State University, and FDK during 2015–2016 through reviews of basic operational concepts, previous academic publications, issued US Patent and filed Japan Patent Applications, descriptions of current research results in advanced components and cell constructions, and projections of future works.

Keywords

• nickel/metal hydride (Ni/MH) battery
• rechargeable alkaline battery
• metal hydride (MH) alloy
• electrochemistry
• electrolyte
• synergetic effect