The TAB Battery Book: An In-Depth Guide to Construction, Design, and Use

Supercharge your understanding of battery technologyIdeal 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.Coverage includes:Portable energy and long-term energy storageBatteries for portable consumer demands, medical devices, electric vehicles, large-scale electrical energy storage, and space and military applicationsBasic physics and chemistryThe science of batteries--cells, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and capacityBattery engineering designs, including electrode, seal, and vent designBattery performance, reliability, and safetyPrimary battery technologies--aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes, including alkaline and lithiumRechargeable batteries, including nickel-metal hydride and lithium ionSelecting the right battery for any applicationFuture technologies, such as thin-film, large-energy storage, and high-energy density batteriesMake Great Stuff!TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists. Read more