NOVA: Search for the Super Battery
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NOVA: Search for the Super Battery DVD Join renowned gadget geek and host David Pogue as he sets out on a quest to discover how batteries work, and uncover what the future has in store for our gadgets, our lives, and even our planet. Studio: PBS Distribution Run Time: 60 minutes Review: Excellent review of battery technology - When I first saw this on PBS, I knew I had to get a copy of it. This video gives an excellent review of the technology behind lithium ion batteries and their limitations (think exploding phones and hoverboards) as well as the importance of batteries for making alternate energy sources like wind and solar more useful. It also explores some really interesting new battery technologies. The narrator (David Pogue) does a great job making the subject engaging and entertaining. I will be showing this video in my chemistry classes when we study electrochemistry. Review: A fireproof I-Phone is in our future! - Portable electricity is necessary to civilization. In recent iterations involving lithium, it's been an efficient, but limited and somewhat dangerous tool. Search for the Super Battery explains why this is and presents advances and alternatives in battery technology that augers well for the future. A celebration of inventiveness and the 'bright' future ahead.
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 Reviews |
T**N
Excellent review of battery technology
When I first saw this on PBS, I knew I had to get a copy of it. This video gives an excellent review of the technology behind lithium ion batteries and their limitations (think exploding phones and hoverboards) as well as the importance of batteries for making alternate energy sources like wind and solar more useful. It also explores some really interesting new battery technologies. The narrator (David Pogue) does a great job making the subject engaging and entertaining. I will be showing this video in my chemistry classes when we study electrochemistry.
N**T
A fireproof I-Phone is in our future!
Portable electricity is necessary to civilization. In recent iterations involving lithium, it's been an efficient, but limited and somewhat dangerous tool. Search for the Super Battery explains why this is and presents advances and alternatives in battery technology that augers well for the future. A celebration of inventiveness and the 'bright' future ahead.
S**T
Lithium facts!
Little known facts about LITHIUM!
A**Z
One of the best NOVA ever done.
I thought I was up to date with batteries, but I was not. Shows proof that the present design of lithium cells is awful, a hazard, and no wonder that fire fighters do not want to put out burning electric cars. New designs are shown that solve the explosion problems. Awesome science and engineering.
I**A
Loved it!
Students are always very interested!
T**R
I'm glad it's closed captioned though
It's a gift for someone else. I'm glad it's closed captioned though. This was one of my favorite episodes of the year because of my interest in all things electronic.
A**R
Four Stars
interesting
D**.
Very Interesting
Top quality program; if you’re interested in battery technology you will really enjoy this.
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