A biomacromolecular additive based on pullulan polysaccharide to enhance the life of lead-acid battery packs in DC systems

Abstract

Abstract With the rapid growth in demand for mobile power, lead-acid batteries still occupy a large market share due to their excellence in energy storage. However, their lifespan is affected by various factors, which limits the application efficiency and environmental friendliness. In this regard, this paper proposes a method to enhance the service life of lead-acid battery packs by applying biomacromolecule additives. A lead-acid battery pack modification method is investigated by introducing chitosan, a natural macromolecule with excellent electrical conductivity and biodegradation properties, into lead-acid batteries. So that the chitosan-modified material forms a stable and protective film on the surface of the battery electrode plate, thereby reducing the analysis of sulphate crystals on the electrode surface. The method of modification of lead-acid battery packs has been studied. Comparative analysis of the experimental data shows that the modified battery pack exhibits lower charge transfer impedance and better electrochemical stability than the traditional lead-acid battery during the cyclic charge/discharge test. Through the cycle charge/discharge test, the energy loss of the battery with biomolecules is 30% lower than that of the unmodified battery, and the number of charge/discharge cycles increases by 60%, which effectively prolongs the service life of the lead-acid battery. The progress of this paper not only has guiding significance for the performance improvement of traditional lead-acid batteries but also provides a significant theoretical and experimental basis for the development and application of environmental friendly battery materials.