02383nam 2200577 a 450 991045512710332120200520144314.01-84755-222-6(CKB)1000000000791689(EBL)1186203(SSID)ssj0000379706(PQKBManifestationID)11291060(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000379706(PQKBWorkID)10365548(PQKB)10031476(MiAaPQ)EBC1186203(PPN)198478577(Au-PeEL)EBL1186203(CaPaEBR)ebr10626380(OCoLC)850161066(EXLCZ)99100000000079168920060105d2001 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrUnderstanding batteries[electronic resource] /Ronald M. Dell, David A.J. RandCambridge Royal Society of Chemistryc20011 online resource (254 p.)RSC paperbacksDescription based upon print version of record.0-85404-605-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. 1. Know your battery -- pt. 2. Primary batteries -- pt. 3. Rechargeable batteries.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 goesRSC PaperbacksElectric batteriesElectronic books.Electric batteries.621.31242Dell Ronald859179Rand D. A. J(David Anthony James),1942-859180Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910455127103321Understanding batteries1949272UNINA