02351nam 2200565 a 450 991077821500332120230422001535.01-84755-222-6(CKB)1000000000791689(EBL)1186203(SSID)ssj0000379706(PQKBManifestationID)11291060(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000379706(PQKBWorkID)10365548(PQKB)10031476(Au-PeEL)EBL1186203(CaPaEBR)ebr10626380(OCoLC)850161066(MiAaPQ)EBC1186203(PPN)198478577(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 batteriesElectric batteries.621.31242Dell Ronald1544936Rand D. A. J(David Anthony James),1942-1544937Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778215003321Understanding batteries3861412UNINA