Jessica Elaine Mitchell

US Patent:

20090253024, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Mar 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/399971

Inventors:

Daniel A. Buttry - Tempe AZ, US
Jessica Mitchell - Lake Forest Park WA, US

International Classification:

H01M 4/02
H01M 4/60

US Classification:

429 42, 429213

Abstract:

There is disclosed a cathode/fuel formulation used for primary cells (batteries) or even for semi-fuel cells. More particularly, there is disclosed an air-breathing cathode semi-fuel cell having an anode and a cathode formulation, wherein the anode comprises a formulation of metals and alloys selected from the group consisting of Li, Mg, Ca, Al, and combinations thereof, and the cathode formulation comprises components (a) an aromatic nitro compound as a fuel, (b) a binder agent, and (c) and a conductive particle composition, wherein the three components are mixed together and pressed onto a scaffold to form a cathode, wherein the cathode formulation further comprises oxygen or openings to allow for air to circulate. More particularly, there is disclosed a battery having an anode and a cathode formulation, wherein the anode comprises a formulation of metals and alloys selected from the group consisting of Li, Mg, Ca, Al, and combinations thereof, and the cathode formulation comprises components (a) an aromatic nitro compound as a fuel, (b) a binder agent, and (c) and a conductive particle composition, wherein the three components are mixed together and pressed onto a scaffold to form a cathode.