The Science of Lithium

Description

The use of lithium is increasing at breathtaking speed and is currently changing key industries and the way people live. Lithium is used in an ever-growing number of electric vehicles (EVs), in laptops where the battery power lasts all day on a single charge, in solar panels mounted on roofs, and several other uses, all of which are discussed in this book. The Science of Lithium fills a wide gap of information previously missing from other published texts dealing with the green energy revolution currently in progress; it provides a comprehensive survey of information on this highly sought-after element, including its chemistry, metallurgical properties, and industrial applications, as well as its drawbacks and environmental implications. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Preface Conversion Factors and SI Units Geologic Time Scale Prologue About the Author Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Lithium, What is it? Chapter 2 Manifestation Chapter 3 Production Part 2 Applications Chapter 4 Air Purification Chapter 5 Electronic Devices Chapter 6 Optical Devices Chapter 7 Glassware Chapter 8 Metallurgy Chapter 9 Alloy Chapter 10 Lubricating Grease Part 3 Medicinal Use of Lithium Chapter 11 Mania Treatment Chapter 12 Medical Lithium: Adverse Effects Part 4 Lithium Power Applications Chapter 13 Understanding Electricity Chapter 14 Electrical Calculations Chapter 15 Redox Chapter 16 AC Theory Chapter 17 Battery-Supplied Energy Chapter 18 Lithium Batteries Chapter 19 Lithium-Ion (Rechargeable) Battery Production Chapter 20 Lithium-Ion Battery Operation Part 5 Environmental and Safety Concerns Chapter 21 Electric Vehicle Terminology Chapter 22 Dynamics of Vehicle Motion Chapter 23 Electric Motors Chapter 24 DC/DC Converters Chapter 25 Inverters Part 6 Fuel Cells Chapter 26 Fuel Cells Part 7 Final Word on Environmental and Safety Concerns Chapter 27 Environmental Concerns Chapter 28 Safety Concerns Epilogue Index