This invention belongs to the field of
new energy materials and battery technology, specifically relating to a multi-walled
carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite
cuprous chloride cathode, its preparation method, and its application. The
cathode comprises a
polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) dispersant, an aqueous
polyurethane binder, and an
active component containing MWCNTs and
cuprous chloride. The preparation method includes three steps: preparing an aqueous MWCNT
slurry, formulating a composite conductive binder, and composite active material and
electrode forming. The addition of MWCNTs constructs a highly efficient
electron transport network in the CuCl matrix, significantly improving
conductivity and stability, and effectively solving the problem of
voltage drop and premature deactivation that occurs in the later stages of
discharge in pure CuCl electrodes. At the same time, the open-circuit
voltage drop of the MWCNT composite
cuprous chloride cathode in a freshwater environment is slower, the
dissolution and
corrosion rates are significantly reduced, the
corrosion resistance is significantly enhanced, and the residual ratio is much higher than that of pure CuCl electrodes, which can extend the overall service life of the water-activated battery constructed with it.