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CONTENTS

Contributors xix
Preface xxi

Part 1 Principles of Operation

Chapter 1. Basic Concepts David Linden and Thomas B. Reddy 1.3

1.1. Components of Cells and Batteries / 1.3
1.2. Classification of Cells and Batteries / 1.4
1.3. Operation of a Cell / 1.6
1.4. Theoretical Cell Voltage, Capacity, and Energy / 1.9
1.5. Specific Energy and Energy Density of Practical Batteries / 1.14
1.6. Limits of Specific Energy and Energy Density / 1.16
References / 1.17

Chapter 2. Electrochemical Principles and Reactions Mark Salomon 2.1

2.1. Introduction / 2.1
2.2. Thermodynamic Background / 2.3
2.3. Electrode Processes / 2.4
2.4. Electrical Double-Layer Capacity and Ionic Adsorption / 2.10
2.5. Mass Transport to the Electrode Surface / 2.15
2.6. Electrochemical Techniques / 2.19
References / 2.35
Bibliography / 2.36

Chapter 3. Factors Affecting Battery Performance David Linden 3.1

3.1. General Characteristics / 3.1
3.2. Factors Affecting Battery Performance / 3.1
References / 3.22

Chapter 4. Battery Standardization Steven Wicelinski 4.1
4.1. General / 4.1
4.2. International Standards / 4.1
4.3. Concepts of Standardization / 4.3
4.4. IEC and ANSI Nomenclature Systems / 4.4
4.5. Terminals / 4.7
4.6. Electrical Performance / 4.8
4.7. Markings / 4.9
4.8. Cross-References of ANSI IEC Battery Standards / 4.9

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