| abstract |
The present invention provides a separator for use in an alkaline electrochemical cell comprising a polymeric material and an inert filler comprising zirconium oxide. Examples of polymeric materials useful in the present invention include ABS polymeric materials, halogenated alkylene polymeric materials, and PE polymeric materials. In one embodiment, a separator for use in a silver-zinc rechargeable battery is provided, the separator including a polymer material including ABS and a filler including a zirconium oxide material, the separator having a resistance of about 2000. Ohm ยท cm or less. |