What are the different types of lead-acid batteries?

Lead-acid batteries use Lead and an acid electrolyte as major components hence the name. These batteries can be classified or distinguished by the electrolyte and their construction. The workings of these batteries are similar but their constructions are what differ. The broad categories are: 1. Flooded Lead-Acid Battery

What is a lead acid battery?

Current collectors in lead acid batteries are made of lead, leading to the low-energy density. In addition, lead is prone to corrosion when exposed to the sulfuric acid electrolyte. SLI applications make use of flat-plate grid designs as the current collectors, whereas more advanced batteries use tubular designs.

What is the basis for classification of an electrolyte?

The basis for classification is the main ion conduction mechanism of the electrolyte. In addition, the proposed short notation for full cells also states the chemistry of the electrodes.

How are batteries classified?

Batteries can be classified according to their chemistry or specific electrochemical composition, which heavily dictates the reactions that will occur within the cells to convert chemical to electrical energy. Battery chemistry tells the electrode and electrolyte materials to be used for the battery construction.

What is a battery electrolyte?

The electrolyte is an ionic conductor that conducts electricity between the positive and negative electrodes of the battery. It has a great influence on the battery’s charge and discharge performance (rate, high and low temperature), life (cycle storage), and temperature range.

How many electrolyte types are in a battery?

For LEBs, GEBs, PEBs and SEBs, there is only one electrolyte type throughout the entire battery. In order to reduce complexity and keep the classification as simple as possible, a HEB simply encompasses any cell, which uses a combination of different electrolyte types, independent of how they are assembled in the cell.