Abstract:
This paper presents the process of producing an environmentally friendly battery using waste paper management. The physical and chemical parameters of the paper were determined. Conductive Carbon Nano Tubes and a combination of some powdered metals were made into a paste together with the waste paper. The waste paper served as insulator and also was used for stacking to boost the voltage output. Preliminary result showed the waste paper to have a PH value of 5.6-6.7, mean moisture of 8.3% and density of 0.054g/m2 (wet basis). Analysis of tensile strength indicated the strength derived from factors like fiber strength, length and fiber bonding of the waste paper, which provided the information on the quality of the paper in terms of web breaking. The result of the battery showed potential and could be an alternative source of energy in the near future. The paper battery is found to have the advantage of portability, foldability, light weight and potentiality to charging within a short time while discharging at as low phase. The process was found to be a low-cost method of producing though it has other shortcomings.
Description:
Paper batteries are composed of paper (cellulose) and a Carbon nanotube (CNT). Cellulose is a complex organic substance found in pulp. It is not digestible by humans when consumed. A Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) is a very tiny cylinder formed from a single sheet of carbon. These carbon atoms are rolled to form cylinder. Their conductivity is better than best semiconductor and strength is more than steel. A paper battery is very flexible, very thin and light in weight, due to this property; it can be manufactured in any desired shape and size. It can be used as a super capacitor, high-energy battery and as a self-rechargeable
