Energy Storage explains the underlying scientific and engineering fundamentals of all major energy storage methods. These include the storage of energy as heat, in phase transitions and reversible chemical reactions, and in organic fuels and hydrogen, as well as in mechanical, electrostatic and magnetic systems. Updated coverage of electrochemical storage systems considers exciting developments in materials and methods for applications such as rapid short-term storage in hybrid and intermittent energy generation systems, and battery optimization for increasingly prevalent EV and stop-start automotive technologies. This nuanced coverage of cutting-edge advances is unique in that it does not require prior knowledge of electrochemistry. Traditional and emerging battery systems are explained, including lithium, flow and liquid batteries. Energy Storage provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts, principles and practice of energy storage that is useful to both students and professionals.

Contents
Introduction
General Concepts
Thermal Energy Storage
Reversible Chemical Reactions
Energy Storage in Organic Fuels
Mechanical Energy Storage
Electromagnetic Energy Storage
Hydrogen Storage
Introduction to Electrochemical Energy Storage
Principles Determining the Voltages and Capacities of Electrochemical Cells
Binary Electrodes Under Equilibrium or Near-Equilibrium Conditions
Ternary Electrodes Under Equilibrium or Near-Equilibrium Conditions
Potentials
Insertion Reaction Electrodes
Electrode Reactions That Deviate from Complete Equilibrium
Primary, Non-rechargeable Batteries
Lead-Acid Batteries
Negative Electrodes in Other Rechargeable Aqueous Systems
Positive Electrodes in Other Aqueous Systems
Negative Electrodes in Lithium Systems
Positive Electrodes in Lithium Systems
Energy Storage for Medium- to Large-Scale Applications
Storage of Energy for Vehicle Propulsion
A Look at the Future