Electrochemical Power Sources: Primary and Secondary Batteries (Iee Energy Series, No 1)

This book discusses in detail the manufacturing processes, the performances under different condition of operation and the services for which batteries are mainly used. Content: * Chapter 1: Primary and secondary batteries: fuel cells and metal-air cells * Chapter 2: Definitions and basic principles * Chapter 3: Primary batteries for civilian use * Chapter 4: Lead-acid storage batteries * Chapter 5: Alkaline storage batteries * Chapter 6: High temperature batteries * Chapter 7: Room temperature cells with solid electrolytes