Influence of electrically conductive polymers on the operating parameters of lead/acid batteries

An investigation has been made of the possible application of electrically conductive polymers in efforts toimprove the performance of lead/acid batteries. Results show that the new class of organic compounds may be used as modifiers of the activematerial to suppress self-discharge and irreversible sulfation and to increase the specific capacity of the battery, especially underautomotive discharge rates and at low temperature.