Abbreviations; Abstract; Basic Parameters and Definitions for Battery Performance; 1 Introduction; 1.1 A Brief History on Batteries-Evolution of New Technologies; 1.2 Basic Considerations for Battery Components; 1.2.1 Safety Aspects [11]; 1.2.2 Material Aspects [12]; References; 2 Polysaccharides in Batteries; 2.1 Polysaccharides as Binders in Batteries; 2.1.1 Comprehensive Data on Different Electrode Materials Using CMC and Other Polysaccharides; 2.2 Polysaccharides as Separators; 2.2.1 Microporous Membranes; 2.2.2 Composite Membranes; 2.2.3 Non-woven Mats

2.2.4 Solid Polymer Electrolytes (SPE), Gel Polymer Electrolytes (GPE) and Composite Polymer Electrolytes2.3 Electrode Materials from Polysaccharides; References; 3 Conclusion and Outlook; Acknowledgements