Nickel oxyhydroxide battery cells. Nickel oxyhydroxide battery Nickel oxyhydroxide battery (abbr. NiOx, IEC code: Z) is a type of primary cell. It is not rechargeable and must be disposed after a single use. NiOx batteries can be used in high-drain applications such as digital cameras. NiOx batteries used in low-drain applications, have a lifespan similar to an alkaline battery. NiOx batteries produce a higher voltage (1.7V) than alkaline batteries (1.5V) which can cause problems in certain products, such as equipment with incandescent light bulbs (such as flashlights/torches), or devices without a voltage regulator. The nickel oxyhydroxide cell is different from a standard alkaline
Zinc ion battery Zinc ion battery A zinc ion battery or Zn-ion battery (abbreviated as ZIB) uses zinc ions (Zn) as the charge carriers. Specifically, ZIBs utilize Zn as the anode, Zn-intercalating materials as the cathode, and a Zn-containing electrolyte. In 2011, Feiyu Kang's group showcased for the first time the reversible Zn-ion insertion into the tunnel structure of alpha-type manganese dioxide (MnO) host used as the cathode in a ZIB. Until now, several cathode materials have been explored for ZIB, for example gamma-, delta-type MnO, and copper hexacyanoferrate. In 2017, researchers announced another prototype zinc-ion battery that has high reversibility, rate, and