Batteries for Portable Devices provides a comprehensive overview of all batteries used in portable electric and electronic, as well as medical devices. These range from the cellular phone to portable CD and cardiac pacemakers to remote micro-sensors. The author looks at the behaviour of batteries in the conditions encountered in the above applications. Information on the performance of the most recent commercial batteries are graphically illustrated and comparisons are made. This easy-to-read book also contains useful information on topics rarely discussed in the field, such as battery collection, recycling and market trends.* Contains an extensive bibliography* Includes rarely discussed topics, such as battery collection and recycling* Well illustrated and easy to read
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978-0-08-045556-3 (9780080455563)
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Chapter 1. Basic Battery ConceptsChapter 2. Characteristics of Batteries for Portable Devices Chapter 3. Battery Standard and SizesChapter 4. Primary BatteriesChapter 5. Rechargeable Batteries Chapter 6. Batteries for Medical and Special ApplicationsChapter 7. Battery Safety, Management and ChargingChapter 8. Energy Sources Supporting, or Substituting, BatteriesChapter 9. Spent Battery Collection and RecyclingChapter 10.World Battery Market
