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Zinc Air Battery

Uses a zinc anode, a porous carbon cathode which absorbs oxygen from the air and a base electrolyte.

The overall reaction is:

2Zn + O₂ <=> 2ZnO

Advanatges:

High energy density

Disadvanatges:

Short cycle life
Low power density
Low efficiency

See also: Battery.

Subjects: Electrochemistry Electronics