| abstract |
An alkaline battery having an anode comprising zinc, an alkaline electrolyte solution, a separator and a cathode comprising silver oxide copper AgCuO 2 or Ag 2 Cu 2 O 3 , preferably in a mixture with MnO 2 . The cathode preferably also includes graphitic carbon to improve conductivity. Graphite-based carbon can comprise natural or synthetic graphite, including expanded graphite and graphite-based carbon fibers. The carbon nanofibers desirably have a median average diameter of less than 500 nanometers. |