Battery technology has come a
long way over the centuries. Copper and lime or lemon juice has given way to
exotic metals such as nickel and metal hydride. If you're curious about how
batteries are made, what makes them work, or how to extend their lives, this is
the right guide for you.
Battery technology has come a
long way since the days of the citric juice and clay pot batteries that
archaeologists believe the ancient Egyptians designed thousands of years ago.
There are many different types of batteries,
with almost as many applications as there are battery types. This guide
references a wealth of information regarding alkaline and rechargeable
batteries. Whether you’re just looking to find out how batteries work or you’re
looking for the best battery for your laptop or cell phone, you’ll find
referenced here an article that will help you make that decision. You’ll also
discover ways to help extend your battery’s life and how to recycle your
batteries responsibly when they are no longer any use to you..
There are dozens of different
sizes and shapes; from tiny wafer-type watch and hearing aid batteries to huge
shipboard and utility system batteries, there’s a battery for just about any
power need. Coupled with the multitude of sizes, there are also a wide variety
of chemicals used to make batteries, such as Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion,
lead-acid, and many others. You’ll read all about the various chemicals that
batteries are made with. You’ll discover how the various chemicals and
compounds the battery is made of work together to cause it to produce an
electrical voltage, and you’ll also be given information on some of the many
different ways that batteries are used, from cell phones and laptops, to
uninterruptible power supplies for buildings and power utilities.
Rechargeable batteries are
unique in that when they go dead, you can, with the right equipment, induce a
complete new charge into them, allowing you to use them again. Some
rechargeable batteries, such as car batteries, allow for the battery to be
discharged and recharged thousands of times over the lifetime of the battery.
Batteries for personal electronic devices, such as MP3 players, digital
cameras, cell phones, flashlights, and portable stereos, can normally be
recharged as many as one thousand times. You’ll find information on how to care
for rechargeable batteries and extend their usable life. You’ll also find some
information on how rechargeable batteries are rechargeable. Wondering why your
rechargeable batteries aren’t holding a charge for as long as they should?
You’ll read some useful troubleshooting tips so that you can have a chance to
regain some of that usable life back.
The amount of usable life a
battery has depends on a number of factors, including the quality of the
construction methods and materials and your usage habits. If the battery in
your laptop isn’t holding a charge for as long as it used to, it may be time to
replace it. You’ll find some information here that will help you make an
informed buying decision to help you get the best battery for your money.
You’ll also find a comparison of the batteries available for your laptop- both
manufacturer specific and less expensive compatible models. You’re also going
to find some helpful information on the best batteries for your cell phone and
marine applications as well. Additionally, you’ll find some information on what
the best batteries for digital cameras. Lastly, you’ll find some information on
what you can expect from notebook batteries.
Hearing your cell phone or
digital camera’s low battery warning tone can be frustrating. This is
especially true if you’re in the middle of a conversation and nowhere near a
charger. Or maybe you’re at a family gathering taking pictures with your
digital camera when you hear that beeping tone telling you the camera is
shutting off. If you own an HTC, Blackberry, or iPhone, you’ll find some tips
and tricks to help you extend the life of your cell phone’s battery. You’ll
also find out how to maximize the life of the battery(ies) powering your
digital camera.
Batteries have been used in
ships for a quite a long time. The original submarines that weren’t
human-powered were powered by batteries. However, these early batteries had a
major drawback that sometimes proved fatal to the sub’s crew: Exposure of the
batteries to salt water, even in small quantities, caused the generation of
deadly chlorine gas. Marine battery technology has evolved over the years.
Referenced below you’ll find lists of battery types that are in use in marine
applications as well as information on how these batteries are maintained
aboard ship. Anchors Aweigh, matey!
Environmental responsibility
is high on many peoples’ lists these days. The chemicals used in batteries,
whether they’re regular alkaline batteries or one of the many varieties of
rechargeable batteries, can cause severe problems to ground water sources and
the ground in and around where they’re improperly disposed of. Referenced below
you’ll find a wealth of information regarding the process by which batteries
are recycled as well as information on how you can responsibly recycle your
used batteries when you’re through with them.