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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811431703321

Autore

Dell Ronald

Titolo

Understanding batteries [[electronic resource] /] / Ronald M. Dell, David A.J. Rand

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2001

ISBN

1-84755-222-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (254 p.)

Collana

RSC paperbacks

Altri autori (Persone)

RandD. A. J <1942-> (David Anthony James)

Disciplina

621.31242

Soggetti

Electric batteries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Know your battery -- pt. 2. Primary batteries -- pt. 3. Rechargeable batteries.

Sommario/riassunto

Batteries are becoming increasingly important in today's world of portable electronic devices, along with the need to store electricity derived from solar and other renewable forms of energy, and the desire to introduce electric and hybrid electric vehicles to reduce emissions. Understanding Batteries is a must for all those seeking a straightforward explanation of how batteries are constructed, their operation, and the factors determining their performance and life. Beginning with a brief history of the development of batteries and a discussion of their applications and markets, the book goes