Improving particle size of BaSO4 with a unique glycerol base method and its impact on the negative active material of the lead-acid battery

Present work proposes a unique and simple method for synthesizing small and uniform Barium sulfate particles within a novel auxiliary solution based on the glycerol. Glycerol acts as a molecular spacer and prevents growth and agglomeration of the synthesizing particles. Barium sulfate is the isomorph of PbSO4 and provides the centers for nucleation of PbSO4 particles during the discharge process. Smaller particles of BaSO4 leads to more and...