Understanding Battery Function: Principles and Development for New Innovations

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A battery requires both a positive and negative electrode to create an electric field, facilitating the flow of electrons. Understanding the principles of electrochemical cells is essential for anyone interested in battery development. These cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy through redox reactions. Constant generation of electrons is not necessary; instead, the movement of electrons occurs when the battery is connected to a circuit. Familiarity with these foundational concepts is crucial for advancing in battery technology.
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Can you tell me please, to have a battery, do we need a source of a positive electric field and a negative? Or we need constant generation of electrons as well?

Can you outline for me the battery principles as I want to get involved in new battery development.

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physea said:
Can you tell me please, to have a battery, do we need a source of a positive electric field and a negative? Or we need constant generation of electrons as well?
I don't understand what you are saying here.

physea said:
Can you outline for me the battery principles as I want to get involved in new battery development.
Can't you use Google? Anyway, the first thing you should try and understand is the electrochemical cell.
 
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