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The Ideal Size of a Home UPS Battery
Calculating the ideal size of a home UPS battery is critical to the success of…
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New Oxygen-Ion Battery From Vienna
Scientists from Vienna University of Technology say they have created a brand new type of…
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Lead-Acid Versus Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
On the face of it, nickel-cadmium (NiCad) technology should beat lead-acid hands down. Among other…
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Alkaline Battery Chemistry and Capacity
Alkaline batteries get their name from the fact that their electrolyte is an alkaline potassium-hydroxide.…
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History of Alkaline Batteries Goes a Way Back
Single cell, alkaline batteries first reached world markets in the late 1960’s. Their electrodes were…
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Charging E-Bikes and Phones – New Alert
As a general rule it has become wise practice not to leave charging batteries unattended.…
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Could Containerized Fusion Be a Battery?
One of the first requirements for batteries has always been portability, although that is becoming…
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Aqueous Batteries Commoner Than You Think
The Latin word ‘aqua’ embraces‘water’ in its many forms. Aqueous batteries use water-based solutions for…
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Zinc-Air Batteries With Dual Electrolyte
Zinc-air batteries looked good when they arrived on the scene, potentially offering high density, low-cost,…
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Metal-Air Electrochemical Cell Overview
A metal-air electrochemical cell uses an anode made from pure metal, and an external cathode…