... Journal of Power Sources 158 (2006) 1102–1105Separators and organics for lead–acid batteries Werner B¨ohnstedt∗Daramic, LLC., Erlengang 31, D-22844 Norderstedt, GermanyReceived ... such as antimony, and thus prolongthe cycle-life of traction batteries in heavy-duty applications or reduce water loss from automotive batteries. Knowledge about these interactionshas opened ways ... the needs of lead–acid battery manufac-turers.3. Organics and wettabilityModern synthetic lead–acid battery separators, e.g.,polyethylene containing silica agglomerates, are reinforced bya...