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Nickel-Cobalt Battery LLC has developed robust nickel-cobalt (Ni-Co) battery prototypes that come close to Li-ion batteries in electrical parameters. In regards to safety, performance, and environmental impact, they are superior to most existing battery types. Ni-Co batteries can be an excellent alternative for Li-ion batteries for hybrid cars, electric vehicles, consumer and UPS applications, and airplanes.


 The positive electrode is a nickel oxide with  chemical composition similar to that used in batteries Ni-Cd, Ni-MH. The difference, however, is that no additives or binders are utilized. There is only a nanoporous nickel frame on the surface of which a layer of electrochemically formed nickel hydroxide active mass is grown, with the specific capacity 0.305 Ah/g.

A negative electrode is based on cobalt hydroxide.  It is also formed by proprietary electrochemical building of active mass on nickel,titanium or iron foil, specific capacity - 0.66 Ah/g'


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Cobalt electrode

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 Characteristics: 
  • Maximum specific power: 4.5 kW / kg.,        Single cell voltage : 1.24V
  • Energy density: 342 Wh/l (estimation in improved models - 550Wh/l).
  • Specific energy: 192 Wh/kg (based on the dry weight of active mass).
  • Specific energy: 120 Wh/kg (with battery housing, including substrates, separator with electrolyte, conducting materials). This data is based on a small prototype and can be enhanced further by improving the battery housing, increasing the thickness of the positive electrode active layer, and a bipolar battery design.
  • Fast charging: EV-size battery can be fully charged in 30 minutes to 100% capacity without special charger.
  • Functional in any orientation in working mode.
  • No fire, explosion, or ignition hazards.
  • Operational in both high  and low temperatures.
  • Low cost of production: $0.17 per 1 Wh.
  • Life reduced with deep cycle use - none.
  • Ease of recycling of waste batteries: electrodes are regenerated in the production line of manufacturing of electrodes, without intermediate conversion, thus reducing the price of the replacement battery by 50%.
  • Simplicity of design and production process.
  • Robust battery without protection/control overhead.
  • No memory effect problem. 
  • Self-discharge does not lead to battery degradation, and after charging, the Ni-Co battery returns to its full capacity. 
  • Promising results obtained on minimization of self discharge during extended shelf life. 

Ni-Co Battery LLC
Email: info@nickelcobaltbattery.com
Tel:  412-973-2018

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