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What unique properties of fluorocarbons enabled the development of thin, high-performance gas electrodes?
What unique properties of fluorocarbons enabled the development of thin, high-performance gas electrodes?
Hydrophobicity combined with gas porosity
In what year were alkaline electrolyte zinc-air batteries constructed by Heise and Schumacher?
In what year were alkaline electrolyte zinc-air batteries constructed by Heise and Schumacher?
1932
What is the primary drawback of voltaic cells using hydrogen gas?
What is the primary drawback of voltaic cells using hydrogen gas?
Hydrogen gas acts as an insulator, reducing the effective area of the cathode and resulting in very low current.
What type of bonds are present in fluorocarbons?
What type of bonds are present in fluorocarbons?
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What is the purpose of impregnating porous carbon air cathodes with wax in zinc-air batteries?
What is the purpose of impregnating porous carbon air cathodes with wax in zinc-air batteries?
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What enabled the development of thin, efficient air cathodes in modern zinc-air button batteries?
What enabled the development of thin, efficient air cathodes in modern zinc-air button batteries?
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What is the formula for fluorocarbons?
What is the formula for fluorocarbons?
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What is the main advantage of zinc-air batteries?
What is the main advantage of zinc-air batteries?
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What is the role of Teflon in the structure of high-performance gas electrodes?
What is the role of Teflon in the structure of high-performance gas electrodes?
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What class of compounds are fluorocarbons also known as?
What class of compounds are fluorocarbons also known as?
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