Battery Technical
Changing Electrical Polarity in Batteries
All batteries have two electrodes connected to external terminals. One of these is the anode,…
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Power Banks and Lithium Batteries
Power banks and lithium batteries are an increasing concern for airlines world-wide. We investigate why…
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Four Big Truths About Batteries
We see things about batteries on social media every day, that are simply not true.…
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Electric Vehicle Batteries in Winter
Everything seems go slower in cold weather, including in chemistry. Old starter batteries are less…
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Less Electro-Osmotic Drag in Batteries
Researchers at University of Maryland’s A James Clark School of Engineering, have addressed a key…
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Helping Batteries Age Gracefully
Some folk who recall their youth as a fading dream, regret the sports injuries that…
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How Does a Lead Acid Battery Work?
A lead-acid battery comprises a number of pairs of lead-based plates, with separators between these…
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Recharging Lithium-ion Batteries in Apartments
Lithium-ion batteries have high energy density, packed into relatively small spaces. This gives them potential…
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Solar Electric Car Charging in South Africa
Electric car naysayers are quick to point out that EVs run mainly on dirty electricity…
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Charging EVs 5x Faster in Subfreezing Weather
Scientists at University of Michigan have invented a stabilizing coating on lithium-ion battery electrodes, that…