Environmentally-clean Mg-air electrochemical power sources

The main aim of this work is investigation, development, and implementation of electrochemical systems of the MgAir type with salt electrolytes. The fulfilment of this primary aim will result on one hand in the construction of a comparatively simple and easy to use emergency power source, and on the other, in the development of demo models for training and popularization of the technology for obtaining of ecologically-clean energy. This research covers: Selection of a hydrophobic material with optimal physical, chemical and electrochemical characteristics for the gas layer of the air gas-diffusion electrode; Research and selection of a suitable catalyst for the electrochemical reduction of oxygen that occurs on the air gasdiffusion electrode; Characterization of various Mg alloys as potential anode material in the Mg-Air system; Selection of a non-aggressive salt electrolyte with high ionic conductivity, operational stability, and comparatively low corrosion activity. Design and test of apt constructions for emergency and demo Mg-Air cells.