Use of primary (single-discharge) Zn-MnO2 alkaline batteries is widespread because of their low cost, abundant materials supply, excellent safety, recyclability, and performance. However, making them rechargeable had proved nearly impossible due to the poor rechargeability of MnO2. UEP has made this possible through their innovative battery technology.
Godrej UEP batteries have zinc-based anodes, manganese dioxide-based cathodes and alkaline electrolyte. They are designed to operate at near-theoretical specific capacity levels of MnO2 with breakthroughs such as blocking of Zn crossover etc. They therefore exhibit high cycle life and superior performance.
The technology brings a paradigm shift in batteries with use of non-toxic and earth abundant materials.