Battery Technology and Energy Storage

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to battery technology and energy storage discussed in the lecture.

Battery Technology

The field of technology focused on the development and improvement of batteries and energy storage systems.

Spinal Cord Stimulator

A medical device implanted to alleviate pain by delivering electrical pulses to the spinal cord.

Energy Storage

The capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time, often utilizing batteries.

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Rechargeable batteries that use lithium ions to transfer energy; currently in widespread use.

Lead-Acid Batteries

A type of rechargeable battery that uses lead dioxide and sponge lead, known for being hazardous to the environment.

Sodium-Ion Batteries

An emerging battery technology that aims to use sodium instead of lithium for storing energy, potentially less harmful to the environment.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

A device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into water and electricity, using hydrolysis as a means of energy conversion.

Hydrolysis

The process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrical energy.

Potential Energy Storage

The method of storing energy in elevated water reservoirs or other forms, allowing for energy release when needed.

Flywheel Energy Storage

A technology that uses a rotating mechanical device to store energy as kinetic energy.