Halting Operation And Protection Of An Aluminum Air Battery Using Mixtures Of Water And Polyols

Abstract: Systems and methods of operating aluminum-air electrochemical cells are provided, in which, following operation of the electrochemical cell(s), the alkaline electrolyte is removed from the cell(s) and a mixture of water with oxygen-rich organic solvent(s) is introduced to protect the aluminum anodes from corrosion by the electrolyte residues. For example, the cell(s) may be flooded with the mixture and then drained, or the mixture may be circulated through the cell(s). During stand-by, the mixture may be used to flood or to be circulated through the cell(s) and drained, to further enhance the operability of cell(s) during operation.

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