Handbook of Batteries - David Linden,Thomas Reddy

David Linden, Thomas Reddy
(Consulting Engineer)

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Introduction

*New edition focuses on the fast-charging advances in cell efficiency over the past six years
*Determines the performance characteristics of batteries under all conditions
*Learn the requirements to achieve optimum performance from each battery type
*Select the most suitable battery for a given application

Table of contents

Part 1: Principles of Operation.
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts.
Chapter 2: Electrochemical Principles and Reactions.
Chapter 3: Factors Affecting Battery Performance.
Chapter 4: Battery Standardization.
Chapter 5: Battery Design.
Chapter 6: Selection and Application of Batteries.
Part 2: Primary Batteries.
Chapter 7: Primary Batteries--Introduction.
Chapter 8: Zinc-Carbon Batteries (Leclanche and Zinc Chloride Cell Systems).
Chapter 9: Magnesium and Aluminum Batteries.
Chapter 10: Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide Batteries.
Chapter 11: Mercuric Oxide Batteries.
Chapter 12: Silver Oxide Batteries.
Chapter 13: Zinc/Air Batteries--Button Configuration.
Chapter 14: Lithium Batteries.
Chapter 15: Solid-Electrolyte Batteries.
Part 3: Reserve Batteries.
Chapter 16: Reserve Batteries--Introduction.
Chapter 17: Magnesium Water-Activated Batteries.
Chapter 18: Zinc/Silver Oxide Reserve Batteries.
Chapter 19: Spin-Dependent Reserve Batteriies.
Chapter 20: Ambient-Temperature Lithium Anode Reserve Batteries.
Chapter 21: Thermal Batteries.
Part 4: Secondary Batteries.
Chapter 22: Secondary Batteries--Introduction.
Chapter 23: Lead-Acid Batteries.
Chapter 24: Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries.
Chapter 25: Iron Electrode Batteries.
Chapter 26: Industrial and Aerospace Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.
Chapter 27: Vented Sintered-Plate Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.
Chapter 28: Portable Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.
Chapter 29: Portable Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries.
Chapter 30: Propulsion and Industrial Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries.
Chapter 31: Nickel-Zinc Batteries.
Chapter 32: Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries.
Chapter 33: Silver Oxide Batteries.
Chapter 34: Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (Ambient Temperature).
Chapter 35: Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Chapter 36: Rechargeable Zinc/Alkaline/Manganese Dioxide Batteries.
Part 5: Advanced Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Emerging Applications
Chapter 37: Advanced Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Emerging Applications --Introduction
Chapter 38: Metal/Air Batteries.
Chapter 39: Zinc/Bromine Batteries.
Chapter 40: Sodium-Beta Batteries.
Chapter 41: Lithium/Iron Sulfide Batteries.
Part 6: Portable Fuel Cells
Chapter 42: Portable Fuel Cells - Introduction
Chapter 43: Small Fuel Cells (Less Than 1000 Watts).
Part 7: Appendices
Definitions
Standard Reduction Potentials
Electrochemical Equivalents of Battery Materials
Standard Symbols and Constants
Conversion Factors
Bibliography
Battery Manufacturers and R&D Organizations