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Encyclopedia > Rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable batteries are batteries that can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. They come in many different designs using different chemistry. They are also called storage battery or secondary cell.


In the order of improving energy per weight ratios there are:

See also: fuel cell


External links

  • Battery University (http://www.batteryuniversity.com/)
  • Batteries in a Portable World (http://www.buchmann.ca/)
  • HowStuffWorks.com's Battery Article (http://science.howstuffworks.com/battery.htm)
  • Scientific American's Battery Article (http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=000392D5-589B-1C72-9EB7809EC588F2D7)

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NiMH Rechargeable batteries | Li-Ion Rechargeable batteries | Lithium & Alkaline batteries (960 words)
Batteries are an integral part of our lives in the 21st century and regardless of whether you use single use batteries or rechargeable NiMH or Li-ion batteries it is essential that you use them effectively so that you get the most out of your battery investment.
Many are alkaline batteries which are discarded after a single use.
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Consumer concerns drive rechargeable battery developments | KOMO 1000 News Radio - News, Weather and Sports - Seattle, ... (952 words)
Now, major battery makers are recharging their offerings with new models that promise to hold their power longer and don't have to be plugged in for hours before the first use.
They're made of the same elements as standard nickel-metal hydride rechargeables, but the nickel-metal alloy is treated with a chemical process that allows the batteries to hold their juice longer, the company said.
The batteries, which also are fully charged out of the box, can hold their power for up to two years when they're not being used, Sanyo said.
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