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Fabrication of the Ni-NiCl₂ Composite Cathode Material for Fast-Response Thermal Batteries.

ABSTRACT: Thermal batteries with a high power density and rapid activation time are crucial for improving the fast response ability of sophisticated weapons. In this study, an Ni-NiCl₂ composite was prepared via hydrogen reduction and employed as a cathode material. Discharge tests on a battery assembled using the fabricated composite revealed that its initial internal resistance decreased and the activation time reduced. Notably, the Ni-NiCl₂ cathode increased the energy output by 47% (from 6.76 to 9.94 Wh in NiCl₂ and Ni-NiCl₂, respectively) with a cut-off voltage of 25 V; the power density of the novel battery system reached 11.4 kW/kg. The excellent performance of the thermal battery benefited from the high electrode potential and low internal resistance of Ni-NiCl₂. This study contributes to the development of high-performance electrode materials for next-generation thermal battery-related technologies.

SUBMITTER: Tian Q

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8165393 | biostudies-literature |

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