Title :
Batteries and environmental requirements
Author :
Kiehne, Heinz-Albert
Author_Institution :
Varta Batterie AG, Hannover, Germany
Abstract :
Presently all lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, mercury and silver cells can be recycled. The main substances used in batteries, recycling or disposal of used batteries, and general measures to solve the environmental problems are considered. No recycling exists for zinc-carbon and alkaline cells, but pilot plants are under construction. In March 1991, the European Community adopted a directive on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances. The directive is described
Keywords :
primary cells; secondary cells; European Community; alkaline cells; environmental requirements; lead-acid batteries; mercury cells; nickel-cadmium batteries; secondary cells; silver cells; zinc-carbon cells; Batteries; Cadmium; Packaging; Pollution; Power generation economics; Power system reliability; Production; Recycling; Safety; Silver;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1991. INTELEC '91., 13th International
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-670-5
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1991.172398
