Article Summaries

Title Tricks to keep your device’s battery going and going	Summary In this article, you learn how to extend your battery life. This can be very helpful, as some batteries will have less battery life as you charge it more and more. But, Lithium Ion Batteries, (present day rechargeable batteries), don’t overcharge and don’t suffer reduced battery life. This can really help save power in your devices, and also save energy in the world!
Author Eric A. Taub
Date Published March 10,2010
Source New York Times
Web Link http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/technology/11basics.html

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Title International Battery Recycling Congress	Summary This article talks about a international meeting that took place in 2003 to discuss issues about batteries. It shows that there are people/groups in the world that care about the environment, and are getting together, cooperating, and working towards good results. At this conference, they will decide what batteries can be used, laws of battery production, etc.
Author Editorial Staff
Date Published April 01,2003
Source Recycling Bizz
Web Link http://www.recyclingbizz.com/glass/LA770145.html?affilid=100001

Title Battery Recycling Law in force	Summary This article states that new laws on battery recycling in the U.K. have been set. 97% of all batteries are thrown away, and pollute great water sources in the U.K. Thousands of shops will have recycle centers, and any shop that sells more than a pack of batteries a day will need to have a recycle center. There have been many laws made, and this one is a follow up on 2006 EU batteries directive.
Author Martin Hickman
Date Published February 01, 2010
Source The Independent
Web Link http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/batteryrecycling-law-in-force-1885170.html

Title Cause of Battery Fire identified	Summary This article talks about why lithium batteries catch on fire or explode. Lithium batteries quickly overheat, and can cause dendrites to short circuit, and catch on fire. This article shows the dangers of batteries, and if not disposed of correctly, could potentially explode somewhere.
Author BBC
Date Published May 17, 2010
Source
Web Link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cambridgeshire/8687963.stm

Title Batteries: The power behind the phone	Summary This article talks about how the battery has evolved since the first one made. It gives a history on the battery, and talks about scientists’ first discovery of battery-like materials. It states that nowadays, scientists are working hard to get batteries to deliver the most power they can, so we can have double, or triple, or 10 times the amount we have now. Towards the end, it also gives tips on how to extend your device battery life, and how to make the most of it.
Author The Independent
Date Published January 10, 2010
Source The Independent
Web Link http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/batteries-the-power-behind-the-phone-1872933.html