ELECTROLYTE FOR ZINC- BASED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND BATTERIES INCLUDING SAID ELECTROLYTE

摘要

The present invention provides an electrolyte comprising polymer comprising alkyl- capped PEG; an alkaline agent; and water, wherein the water is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 60 wt% of the electrolyte and methods of producing the same. The present invention further provides an electrochemical cell comprising said electrolyte, and methods of producing the same. The present invention also provides a separator comprising alkyl-capped PEG and cellulose, and methods of producing the same.