Ideal for hobbyists and engineers alike, The TAB Battery Book: An In-Depth
Guide to Construction Design and Use offers comprehensive coverage of these
portable energy powerhouses. This practical guide discusses battery chemistry
and engineering, how batteries are used, and the history of batteries.
You'll find out how different types of batteries work and how to select the
right battery for any application. The book also examines the technological
advances being used to develop batteries as robust energy sources for a wide
variety of devices. Tap into the power of all kinds of batteries with help
from this detailed resource.

* Portable energy and long-term energy storage
* Batteries for portable consumer demands, medical devices, electric vehicles,
large-scale electrical energy storage, and space and military applications
* Basic physics and chemistry
* The science of batteries cells, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics,
and capacity
* Battery engineering designs, including electrode, seal, and vent design
* Battery performance, reliability, and safety
* Primary battery technologies--aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes, including
alkaline and lithium
* Rechargeable batteries, including nickel-metal hydride and lithium ion
* Selecting the right battery for any application
* Future technologies, such as thin-film, large-energy storage, and high-energy
density batteries

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