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As the world confronts the finite supply of fossil fuels and an ever-rising demand for energy, rechargeable batteries have become indispensable to the transition toward sustainable power. This comprehensive volume examines the chemistry, engineering, and future trajectory of rechargeable battery technology, from its chronological development to the cutting-edge research shaping tomorrow's portable electronic devices (PEDs), electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems. The book traces the history and evolution of battery technology before exploring the full landscape of electrochemical energy storage: lithium-ion, flow batteries, and beyond. Readers will gain a clear understanding of the working principles, material compositions, and performance parameters that define modern battery systems, alongside a detailed look at manufacturing processes and production challenges. A distinctive feature of this work is its treatment of multiphysics modelling and artificial intelligence in cell design, reflecting how AI and machine learning are accelerating materials discovery, characterization, and battery recycling. The author also addresses the pressing challenges facing lithium-ion batteries today, the perspectives on lithium salts and alternative chemistries, and the environmental considerations that must guide sustainable development. Written for researchers, engineers, students, and industry professionals, this book offers both a rigorous technical foundation and a forward-looking perspective on where rechargeable battery technology is headed, and what it will take to power a cleaner, more efficient future.