Batteries are a paradox to those of us who don’t completely understand the way they work. They’re both simple and complex, capturing energy in a small device to power-up our devices. A battery is two or more electrochemical cells which store chemical energy, thus making it available as electrical energy.

Some more common and advanced batteries use only one cell to operate.Some of the more common cell types include galvanic cells, fuel cells, flow cells, electrolytic cells, and voltaic piles. Though archeologists have unearthed batteries from ancient times, Alessandro Volta is credited with creating the first modern battery in 1800.

Since then, batteries of all shapes and sizes have been used. Today’s batteries can be small, powerful, rechargeable, and long-lasting. Using batteries has proven to be an effective way to cut back on energy costs and pollution, and are all-around more convenient than using an electrical outlet.

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