Understand the technology that will power our future with this comprehensive guide

Energy supply is perhaps the most challenging engineering problem and social and economic issue of the modern age. Energy storage technologies and in particular batteries are an important option to optimize energy supply systems both technically and economically. They help to drive down costs, make new products and services possible and can reduce emissions. Batteries are now key components for vehicles, portable products and the electricity supply system. Understanding batteries, in particular the two dominant battery technologies, lead-acid and lithium-ion, has therefore never been more essential to technological developments for these applications.

Battery Technology: Fundamentals of Battery Electrochemistry, Systems and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of how batteries work, why they are designed the way they are, the technically and economically most important systems and their applications. The book begins with background information on the electrochemistry, the structure of the materials and components and the properties of batteries. The book then moves to practical examples often using field data of battery usage. It can serve both as an introduction for engineering and science students and as a guide for those developing batteries and integrating batteries into energy systems.

Battery Technology readers will also find:

• A focused introduction to electrochemical and materials science aspects of battery research
• An author team with decades of combined experience in battery research and industry
• Clear structure enabling easy use

Battery Technology is ideal for materials scientists, software engineers developing battery management systems, design engineers for batteries, battery systems and the many auxiliary components required for safe and reliable operation of batteries.

Understand the technology that will power our future with this practical guide

Energy supply is perhaps the critical engineering and societal problem of the modern age. Developing and optimizing energy supply technologies that can power an economically advanced world while reducing emissions and decreasing fossil fuel dependency has never been more critical. For vehicles and many other key technologies, batteries are the preferred energy solution, and understanding the predominant battery forms has therefore never been more essential to technological development.

Battery Technology: Fundamentals of Battery Electrochemistry, Systems, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the major battery types, their systems, and their applications. Beginning with background information on the foundational structures and basic processes of batteries, the book then moves to practical examples. It can serve as both an introduction for students and as a reference work for working engineers.

Battery Technology readers will also find:

• A focused introduction to electrochemical and materials science aspects of battery research
• An author team with decades of combined experience in battery research and industry
• Clear structure enabling easy use

Battery Technology is ideal for materials scientists, inorganic chemists, and metallurgists.