A study on electrolytes for manganese dioxide-lithium cells

Abstract The physical properties of organic electrolyte used in manganese dioxide-lithium cells play a major role in determining various cell characteristics. The influence on various cell characteristics of electrolytes has been investigated with flat cells. LiCF 3 SO 3 is the suitable solute in terms of low-temperature, storage and overdischarge characteristics. Mixture of ethylene carbonate (EC), 1,2-butylene carbonate (BC) and 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) is the suitable solvent in terms of high-rate discharge and storage characteristics.