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.

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