Science Cafe (What do batteries run on? ) May 12, 2008

From the website:

The amazing devices that power the portable electronics revolution.
Featuring:
Dr. Daniel Scherson (Case Chemistry Dept.)
Dr. George Blomgren (Blomgren Consulting Services Ltd.)

Time: Drinks start at 6:30 PM, discussion starts around 7:00 PM

How is a battery able to store a charge? Why are today's batteries better than those of our childhood? How might we improve the design of batteries to make them even more powerful and efficient?

Join Dr. Dan Scherson and Dr. George Blomgren for an exploration of these questions and others related to the marvelous world of the battery!

Official Website: http://www.case.edu/affil/sigmaxi/