BATTERY SEPARATOR CONFIGURED FOR REDUCING ACID STRATIFICATION FOR ENHANCED FLOODED BATTERIES

A battery separator configured for reducing acid stratification for an enhanced flooded battery. The battery separator for the enhanced flooded battery is configured to minimize acid stratification. The battery separator is comprised of a microporous membrane and an absorptive mat. The absorptive mat includes a 3-hour wicking height greater than 15 cm. Wherein the absorptive mat of the battery separator is configured to minimize acid stratification of the enhanced flooded battery.