Recent advances in rechargeable zinc-air battery technology

AER Energy's battery development effort is focused on improving the zinc-air rechargeable battery system to serve the portable computer market. Therefore system attributes such as energy density, power, life, form factor, environmental impact and safety are areas of active investigation. The battery system consists of cells in series, an air manager housing and an electronic control system for battery charge termination. This paper reviews recent developments in each of these areas that have contributed to the enhanced performance of the zinc-air system for the target market.