Electrochemical characteristics of polyaniline/lead-dioxide power source

Abstract

Polyaniline (PANI) anode, electrochemically formed on graphite from aniline containing sulfuric acid solution, and electrochemically formed thin film lead dioxide cathode, were investigated for possible applications as electrode materials in PANI/H2SO4/PbO2 aqueous based rechargeable power sources. The stimulation of charge/discharge characteristics of the cell, based on half cell reactions investigations, was evaluated. Charging of the cell would occur in the voltage range of 1.20 and 1.70 V, while discharge is expected in the voltage range of 1.35 and 1.00 V.