Battery Technology Crash Course

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 1-20

3. Operational Factors of Battery Systems

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 21-45

4. Lead–Acid Batteries

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 47-71

5. Nickel–Cadmium Batteries

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 73-88

6. Nickel–Metal Hydride Batteries

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 89-91

7. Lithium Batteries

   • Slobodan Petrovic

   Pages 93-112

8. Back Matter

   Pages 113-117

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This book is a concise introductory guide to understanding the field of modern batteries, which is fast becoming an important area for applications in renewable energy storage, transportation, and consumer devices. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the author explains in simple language an otherwise complex subject in terms that enable readers to gain a rapid understanding of battery basics and the fundamental scientific and engineering concepts and principles behind the technology. This powerful tutorial is a great resource for engineers from other disciplines, technicians, analysts, investors, and other busy professionals who need to quickly acquire a solid understanding of the fast emerging and disruptive battery landscape. 

• Electrochemistry
• Electrolyte
• Batteries
• Battery systems
• Lithium batteries
• Nickel-cadmium batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Safety
• Energy storage
• Battery basics
• Battery fundamentals

• Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, Oregon Institute of Technology, Happy Valley, USA

  Slobodan Petrovic

Dr. Slobodan Petrovic is a full professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), which is home to the only ABET-accredited BS and MS programs in renewable energy. Prior to OIT, he was a professor at the Arizona State University and held appointments at several companies as Vice President and Director of Engineering. Dr. Petrovic received a BS in Physical Chemistry from the University of Belgrade, and his PhD in Chemistry from the Technical University of Dresden, and has more than 30 years of experience in various areas of science and technology. He is the author of the book Photovoltaic Systems: Fundamentals and Applications in Developing Countries (Springer, 2020), has published more than 80 articles in international journals and conference proceedings, and has 24 pending or issued patents. Dr. Petrovic is a Founder and President of the humanitarian organization Solar Hope, which is dedicated to providing solar energy to countries in Africa. 

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