INTRODUCTION The battery is a device that changes part [voltage?] control into electricity. Similar to other necessary inventions, this device has many different versions that were made from the 19th century onward; the manufacturing history of the battery is quite interesting. The battery is a mixture of basics that has produced new and creative designs through the understanding of its composition, and is used in almost every part of modern life. It is important to know the general idea of how the battery works. A battery consists of one or more electrochemical cells. Cells are measured as the key unit from which batteries are created. A cell is a set with four general components. It has a helpful electrode that receives electrons from the external track when the cell is discharged, and an unhelpful electrode that gives electrons to the external circuit. [ are these the correct terms: “helpful” and “unhelpful”?] One company is developing a new kind of lithium-ion battery using nanotechnology. New kinds of laptop batteries have more advantages than usual batteries. This new technology allows the battery to be recharged in 5 minutes for 80% capacity. This technology improves the battery life to 20 hours instead of the usual 3 hours. Furthermore, with the same nanotechnology, a new battery could be developed that will offer 500 miles [for what? a car?] for a recharge of 10 minutes. The battery has helped in the increase of technology, and has become a large innovation for a new way of living. The company is in its primary steps. It is necessary to consider the diverse kinds of approaches when using the technology. This essay will consider the diverse factors that are important for a product to be successfully sustained in the ... ... middle of paper ... ...l preparation is studied, as the battery includes toxic contents, and proper removals of waste is necessary. Reusable resources are recommended, and biodegradable articles are highly acceptable. Intellectual property protection is also measured. The battery is using a new nanotechnology for its improvement, so this can be copyrighted or can apply for a patent. During a patent, the owner will get complete power over his subject, and without the owner's approval, nobody can copy the subject. REFERENCES http://www.slideshare.net/denisegaro/session8creating-a-technology-plan http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/portal/pls/portallive/docs/1/7290726.PDF http://sqi-inc.com/ic/Univ?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=managing_tech_innovations.pdf http://www.12manage.com/methods_christensen_disruptive_innovation.html http://www.claytonchristensen.com/disruptive_innovation.html
Table 3.2, located below, shows the battery pack characterization. The table shows the voltage of the battery and the current through the battery as a function of time.
Our Company will be extremely successful due to the fact that we are concentrated on creating a product that will met our customers needs, wants, and demands. The fact that our prospective consumers do not have to continuously buy new batteries or recharge them is very appealing, not to mention that they will save tho...
Kranzler, J. H., Flores, C. G., & Coady, M. (2010). Examination of the Cross-Battery Approach
Finally (fourth transparency again), the loose set of values associated with the notions of achievement and reward allowed the Voltaic battery - this little understood artifact for which in 1800 nobody could predict the bright future of - to enjoy center-stage in a painting like this. Everyone was thus reassured - as I think we still are - of the worth of an inconspicuous, "philosophical" artifact like the battery. A worth that should induce us to include the battery in the long and varied list of valuable items rightly belonging to the legacy of the Enlightenment.
Some other reasons for the popularity of Lithium-Ion Batteries is that they hold their charge over a long period of time. A Lithium-Ion Battery loses only 5% of the battery’s charge per month while a Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery loses 20% of the battery’s charge per month. Finally, Lithium-Ion Batteries are designed so they can be charged at any time, even if the battery was not at zero percent to begin with (Howstuffworks, 2009).
... book to those that have a entrepreneurial drive but also to those entering nearly any field. All fields are changing over time, formulas may stay the same and chemical properties will remain the same but new technologies or ways to get to the answers are always emerging. That is one of the points that this text strives to make, everyone need innovation and it is a skill that takes practice. This text was an easy read that laid out a step-by-step program in changing one’s future perspectives on problems they may combat. Johansson explains each topic in depth so that someone who is just starting from ideation can pick up his book and start to think differently. While also explaining topic ideas in detail there are also cases in each section that help supplement key ideas. These cases show how past companies have succeeded and failed through each stage of the method.
Another widely used primary cell is the zinc-mercuric-oxide cell, more commonly called a mercury battery. It can be made in the shape of a small flat disk and is used in this form in hearing aids, and electric wristwatches. The negative electrode consists of zinc, the positive electrode is of mercuric oxide, and the electrolyte is a solution of potassium hydroxide. The mercury battery produces about 1.34 volts.
Some batteries consists of harmful toxic acids and it may have threats of leakage because of its liquid state. This is called gr...
The invention and development of the battery would have to be one of the most significant in human history. Without batteries, the world would be a very different place. Everything would be plugged in and nothing would be mobile. There are many types of batteries that work in many different ways, but they all have the same common goal of making lives easier. Some examples of these batteries are lithium-ion, lead-acid, and nickel-cadmium.
Another strategy used by BMW to differentiate itself from other automakers in the market is the proactive usage of technology and innovativeness in the development of products. From the early 1990’s, BMW has been on the forefront of incorporating technology in its designs in line with the technological advances of the modern world. This has led to the creation of inventive products. The uniqueness of these auto products put BMW in a position of advantage. The development of the hydrogen car as early as 2000 was an indicator of the company’s innovative strategy. In addition, the company also presents itself as environment friendly creating a whole range of vehicles in this category. This is a differentiation strategy meant to boost the company’s image and reputation amongst customers. In addition, this gives the environment conscious customers a variety of products to choose from giving BMW an upper hand in the industry.
A lithium-ion battery is a kind of rechargeable battery in which lithium ion move from the negative terminal to the positive anode while discharging and back while charging. Li-ion batteries utilize an intercalated lithium compound as one anode material, contrasted with the metallic lithium utilized as a part of a non-rechargeable lithium battery. The electrolyte, which takes into consideration ionic development, and the two
A fuel cell is a device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction of positively charged hydrogen ions with oxygen or another oxidizing agent. Fuel cells are different from batteries in that they require a continuous source of fuel and oxygen or air to sustain the chemical reaction, whereas in a battery the chemicals present in the battery react with each other to generate an electromotive (emf). Fuel cells can produce electricity continuously for as long as these inputs are supplied.
Chemistry is used in our everyday life in more ways than we may think. One way that we use chemistry is in the batteries in our cell phones. They are solely responsible for the phone actually turing on and being powered to run. Most cell phones are powered with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in digital cameras and even in electric cars. These batteries are made of lithium cobalt cathode and carbon anode.
A battery is a device that converts energy into electricity by storing electrical energy thru chemical reactions. In a battery, there are three major components [4]. The first component of a battery is a terminal called anode which is an electrode through which electric current flows into [2]. The second component of a battery is a terminal is called cathode which is an electrode through which electric current flows out [2]. These two terminals can be found at each end of a battery. The third component of a battery is called the electrolyte which is an ionic compound(s) that are used to separate these two terminals, send electrons and used to neutralize charges that build-up in the chemical reaction processes [2].
Energy storage battery is one of the mostly used electrical energy storage technology. Recent technology advances coupled with the flexibility, portability and scalability of energy storage battery, in addition to the declining costs and improved performance, have favored its usage for a variety of applications. Energy storage battery capacity varies from a single unit of a few watts to modular configurations of up to several megawatts.