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Batteries

This TLP investigates the basic principles, design and applications of batteries. It covers both primary and rechargeable batteries, how they work and how they may be used.

Four AA batteries, source: Wikipedia

Aims
Before you start
Introduction
Basic principles
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Primary batteries:
• Zinc/carbon batteries
• Alkaline/manganese oxide batteries
• Zinc/silver oxide batteries
Secondary batteries:
• Lead/acid batteries
• Lithium batteries
Battery characteristics
The future
Questions

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First created: November 2005



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