The Big Jump from the Legs of a Frog [Historical] (original) (raw)
2014, IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine
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The growth of electrochemical storage technologies is driven by the demands of both stationary and mobile applications, particularly with the rise of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. This paper discusses the historical context of early electrical experimentation, highlighting key figures such as Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta, and their contributions to the field of electrophysiology and electrochemistry, thus establishing a foundation for modern understanding in energy storage solutions.
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