6. Glossary

Battery; battery

A system that stores electrical energy in chemical form and releases it in electrical form.

Accumulateur; accumulator

The accumulator is based on a reversible electrochemical system, i.e. it can be recharged, unlike the battery.

Ion; ion

An atom that has gained or lost an electron (neutral particle), which carries a positive or negative electric charge.

Electrode; electrode

Component based on active materials enabling the insertion and de-insertion of ions (for batteries using ion insertion for storage) at the positive and negative pole of an electrical generator.

Electrolyte; electrolyte

Liquid, gel or solid mixture that allows ions to pass between...