Studies show that people can now start using NiMH batteries instead of the conventional batteries and take one of the first steps of going green. NiMH batteries can be easily found and they are not at all expensive. NiMH refers to Nickel Metal Hydride Battery. You can do your bit for the environment by using NiMH batteries instead of conventional batteries.
Today NiMH batteries are available in many sizes and shapes. Hence they prove to be a good alternative to standard batteries. These batteries are environmental friendly as they don’t contain any toxic materials that can harm the soil. The NiMH batteries are also more energy efficient and they are quite affordable.
The batteries are actually electrochemical cells making use of Nickel Hydride as an alloy. This alloy absorbs the hydrogen instead of the more toxic nickel or cadmium in conventional batteries. Another benefit is that it is 3 times more efficient than the conventional battery.
And instead of disposing the battery the NiMH batteries can be charged multiple times. The charges have the ability to charge at different voltage values and hence you should adjust the charger according to voltage mentioned on the battery.
There are 3 types of NiMH battery charging and this depends on the size and the use of the battery. In case of manual charging the users can select their own voltage. In case of trickle charging, the user has to carefully select the trickle rate for charging.
In case of temperature charging a constant voltage is applied and the absorbed energy is converted into chemical energy. Once the battery is fully charged, the extra power is transformed into heat. The NiMH batteries are less harmful to the environment as they don’t have any type of toxic substances. They are also recyclable and every retail store stocks them. Since they can be used repeatedly you don’t have to throw them out of the window after their first use. They have a very good life if they are charged and used correctly. And they are quite reasonable in price as well.