Academic Press Battery Technology: From Fundamentals to Thermal Behavior and Management

Battery Technology: From Fundamentals to Thermal Behavior and Management provides comprehensive coverage of rechargeable battery technology fundamentals, along with relevant aging mechanisms and thermal management systems. With a strong focus on the analysis and modeling of battery technologies, the book includes coverage of overpotentials in battery cells and discussions on the thermal-electrochemical coupled modeling of batteries. Beginning with an introduction to battery technology, the book then takes a deep dive into thermodynamics of batteries and electrochemical modeling of batteries. Subsequent chapters examine battery thermal behavior and thermal systems, before discussing integrated battery-based systems. Accompanied by chapter objectives, applications, case studies and study questions to test knowledge, this book is an essential resource for students and researchers wanting to understand the underlying basics of batteries, along with the latest advances in battery technology. Provides a comprehensive resource on the fundamentals of battery technologies and their thermal management systems Follows a coherent approach, starting from fundamentals and basics and culminating with advanced systems and applications Highlights case studies and real-world examples throughout to bridge the gap between knowledge and practical applications