An electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of Ni/MH batteries is repor
ted. The surface structure change of MH electrodes during activation and ch
arge/discharge cyclings of a Ni/MH battery is discussed by fitting EIS data
to an equivalent circuit. The effect of surface treatment of hydrogen stor
age alloys on the electrochemical parameters of the electrodes is also repo
rted. (C) 1999 Published by Elsevier Science S.A, All rights reserved.