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 Encyclopedia: Lithium ion battery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lithium ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-Ion) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics.
Lithium ion polymer batteries, or more commonly lithium polymer batteries (Abbreviated Li-Poly or LiPo) are rechargeable batteries which have technologically evolved from lithium ion batteries.
A liquid electrolyte conducts Li ions, which act as a carrier between the cathode and the anode when a battery passes an electric current through an external circuit.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lithium-ion-battery   (1910 words)

  
 Sandia National Laboratories - Lithium ion batteryh
Currently, lithium ion batteries are found in laptop computers, camcorders, and other small electronics, but the potential for their becoming the battery of choice for all electronic devices, including batteries for electric cars, is great.
Lithium ion batteries use host materials (non-lithium materials that act similar to lithium) for the electrodes to avoid using metallic lithium.
During charge and discharge of lithium ion rechargeable batteries, lithium ions are shuttled between the cathode and anode host materials in a "rocking chair" fashion.
www.sandia.gov /LabNews/LN06-04-99/battery_story.html   (778 words)

  
 Will Lithium-Ion batteries power the new millennium?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lithium is the lightest of all metals, has the greatest electrochemical potential and provides the largest energy content.
After much research on rechargeable Lithium batteries during the eighties, it was found that cycling alters the lithium electrode, thereby reducing its thermal stability and causing potential thermal run-away.
A large quantity of rechargeable lithium batteries sent to Japan had to be recalled in 1991 after a battery in a cellular phone released hot gases and inflicted burns to a man’s face.
www.buchmann.ca /Article5-Page1.asp   (2577 words)

  
 Is lithium-ion the ideal battery?
lithium is the lightest of all metals, has the greatest electrochemical potential and provides the largest energy density for weight.
Because of the inherent instability of lithium metal, especially during charging, research shifted to a non-metallic lithium battery using lithium ions.
The "equivalent lithium content" of a lithium-ion cell (in grams) is calculated at 0.3 times the rated capacity (in ampere-hours).
www.batteryuniversity.com /partone-5.htm   (1327 words)

  
 Sony Global - Press Release - Announcement of New Lithium Ion Batteries, Realizing Industry's Highest Level of Energy ...
In the cylindrical lithium ion battery, , in a cylindrical standard size of diameter 18mm and height of 65mm standard size, maintaining the same level of charging/discharging characteristics, industry's highest level of high capacity with 2550mAh (which is 6% increase from the conventional battery) has been accomplished, further adding power (i.e.
S Pack is a lithium ion polymer battery pack dedicated to mobile phone use, where high efficiency is realized in a limited spacing from the convergence of the two technologies, lithium ion polymer and packaging.
In the V Cell and VT Cell Series, the challenge of large current discharge has been accomplished, enabling use of lithium ion batteries in power tools, cleaners, motor assisted bicycle where lithium ion batteries were not used in the past, leading to market expansion of high-power cylindrical lithium ion batteries.
www.sony.net /SonyInfo/News/Press/200412/04-060E   (811 words)

  
 Lithium ion battery -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lithium-ion batteries have a nominal voltage of 3.6 (The 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet) V and a typical charging voltage of 4.2 V. The charging procedure is one of constant voltage with current limiting.
When used in notebook computers or cellular phones, this rate of deterioration means that after three to five years the battery will have capacities too low to be still usable.
A more advanced lithium-ion battery design is the (Click link for more info and facts about lithium polymer cell) lithium polymer cell.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/li/lithium_ion_battery.htm   (576 words)

  
 Radical RC
ONLY use proven lithium Ion and Lithium Ion Polymer chargers to charge these cells.
Lithium type cells allow us to extend our projects to previously unknown capabilities.
Lithium type cells are easily damaged from misuse, which may not be detectable, so no warranty is given or implied.
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 Lithium Ion Batteries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lithium ion batteries, which use a new battery chemistry, are being developed under cooperative agreements between Lockheed Martin, Ultralife Battery, and the NASA Lewis Research Center.
The absence of lithium metal, high energy density, and other factors lead to benefits for space, military, and commercial use.
Lithium ion batteries are smaller and lighter than NiCd batteries, with no toxic materials, no free liquids (use a solid polymer electrolyte), no gas pressure, no thermal runaway, and no incineration problems.
www.grc.nasa.gov /WWW/RT1996/5000/5420w.htm   (284 words)

  
 LITHIUM MOBILE POWER 2004 - Advances in Lithium Battery Technologies for Mobile Applications: Lithium Sulfur • Lithium ...
Electrochemical results on a variety of nanocrystalline cathode materials, including lithium manganese oxide and lithium metal phosphates that are commercially important because of their low-cost and non-toxicity, will be discussed.
All of these transportation and safety issues along with quickly evolving lithium ion battery technology has created and atmosphere of uncertainty at the U.S. DOT with regard to how lithium and lithium ion batteries should be regulated under the U.S. and international hazardous materials regulations.
While small Li Ion cells have gained broad acceptance in the marketplace, the thermal instability and gas-generating reactions of large-scale Li-ion cells are a major factor limiting their use.
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 How to prolong lithium-based batteries
Battery research is focusing heavily on lithium chemistries, so much so that one could presume that all portable devices will be powered with lithium-ion batteries in the future.
This battery is commonly a small non-rechargeable lithium cell, which provides a small current while the device is turned off.
This battery is commonly a small non-rechargeable lithium cell, which provides a small current when the device is turned off.
www.batteryuniversity.com /parttwo-34.htm   (1499 words)

  
 iPod Battery FAQ
Lithium ion batteries are only good for 300 to 500 charge/discharge cycles (more).
Lithium ion batteries do not significantly degrade, or develop "memory", even if charged at irregular intervals; irregular charging is acceptable.
A lithium ion battery also ages from use, as well as from storage, so the aging effects of constant use of the battery in order to keep the charge closer to 40%, versus constant use while attached to external power, come close to being even.
www.ipodbatteryfaq.com   (2695 words)

  
 Sony Global - Press Release - SONY's NEW NEXELION HYBRID LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
The newly developed tin-based amorphous anode is a material consisting of multiple elements such as tin, cobalt, carbon, where the elements are mixed on a nanometer level-as opposed to conventional batteries which use carbon-based materials such as soft and hard carbons, as well as graphite.
The result is a 50% higher unit per volume ratio of lithium ion density compared to the conventional graphite anode, resulting in dramatic increase in the density.
Compared to the graphite anode of the conventional battery, the Tin based amorphous anode has a higher affinity of lithium ions, and from this, the charging efficiency has increased by 20% compared to the conventional battery.
www.sony.net /SonyInfo/News/Press/200502/05-006E   (567 words)

  
 SANYO to Start Production of Prismatic Lithium ion Batteries that Utilize the Neo Hybrid Positive Electrode Realized ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Prismatic Lithium ion batteries have been adopted in various mobile devices beginning with mobile phones followed by digital cameras and PDAs.
SANYO applied these strengths to its Prismatic Lithium ion battery and it was widely accepted by the mobile devices market and SANYO captured a large share of the market.
SANYO also is looking into developing Lithium ion batteries using less Cobalt by adjusting the compounding ratio of Li-Ni-Mn-Co chemical compound and Lithium Cobalt Oxide and expanding adoption of the neo hybrid positive electrode to current hybrid positive electrodes which use Lithium Manganese Oxide and Lithium Cobalt Oxide.
www.global-sanyo.com /news/0411/1101-e.html   (850 words)

  
 Advanced Automotive Batteries
Lithium Ion batteries are finally breaking out of the portable communication market envelope and gradually being introduced into the markets of power tools and other applications with higher energy-usage requirements.
Although earlier studies suggest that Li Ion battery life is limited by the negative electrodes, improvement with electrolyte additives has shifted the focus on impedance rise and capacity loss on the positive electrode as life limiting.
The news is out: Li Ion packs in excess of 3Ah per cell and 100Wh per pack are now being produced on a high-volume commercial scale.
www.advancedautobat.com /LLIBTA   (641 words)

  
 Charging Lithium Ion Laptop Computer Batteries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Today, Lithium Ion laptop computer batteries are the most advanced technology in terms of energy generated per pound.
Lithium Ion laptop computer batteries will not tolerate lower levels of current like the car battery can when it is close to full charge.
Despite this graph, new laptop computer batteries should be fully charged for at least the first three or four cycles to ensure that the laptop battery is properly "broken in".
www.laptopbattery.net /laptopbatteries_LI.html   (487 words)

  
 CH000350: Issues and information on LI-ION batteries.
Rechargeable batteries using lithium metal as an electrode are capable of providing both high voltage and excellent capacity, resulting in an extraordinary energy density.
A large quantity of rechargeable lithium batteries sent to Japan had to be recalled in 1991 after a battery in a cellular phone exploded and inflicted burns to a man's face.
Although slightly lower in energy density than with lithium metal, the Li-ion is safe, provided certain precautions are met when charging and discharging.
www.computerhope.com /issues/ch000350.htm   (452 words)

  
 Panasonic Lithium Ion Batteries
In order to ensure the use of properly designed safety circuits with Lithium ion battery packs, Panasonic Lithium ion cells are not sold as "off the shelf" products and are not available as a standard product from distributors.
Lithium ion cells, however can be assembled into packs by authorized pack assembly centers that have been approved for safety circuit assembly and Lithium ion pack design.
If you would like more information on how Panasonic pack assembly partners can assist you with your Lithium ion power solution needs, please e-mail us with a brief description of your requirements and your company contact information.
www.panasonic.com /industrial/battery/oem/chem/lithion/index.html   (213 words)

  
 EETimes.com - Lithium ion battery recharges in one minute
The battery employs a cobalt-based anode and a non-carbon material cathode in place of carbon material that is used for conventional lithium ion batteries, but Toshiba calls it a lithium ion battery because the electric charge movement depends on lithium ion.
This stable formulation does not react with lithium ions at the cathode in a manner that would lower the battery's cycle time.
The electrolytic solution and nanoparticles enable large number of lithium ions move quickly to the cathode and store in the particles in recharging mode.
www.eetimes.com /news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=159907938   (673 words)

  
 Lithium Ion Battery - Find Lithium Ion Batteries at BatterySeek.Com
Panasonic rechargeable lithium ion batteries feature high energy density, high capacity, light weight and high power in both cylindrical and prismatic styles.
Supplier of components and material for lithium ion batteries, and battery research and design.
Researches and develops advanced rechargeable batteries based upon lithium and polymer technologies, for potential use in applications such as notebook computers, cellular telephones, camcorders, automobiles and cordless tools and appliances.
www.batteryseek.com /search/Batteries_,038_Accessories/Lithium_Ion   (342 words)

  
 Lithium Ion Batteries | Lithium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Batteries.com is the number one lithium ion batteries distributor on the net, offering greatest battery products and prices.
And, if you're like most technology users and enthusiasts, you can't have enough extra lithium ion batteries to ensure that your camcorder, digital camera, laptop, or PDA is always ready when you need it.
Lithium ion batteries offer the longest performance with no memory effect.
www.batteries.com /brand/ion.html   (476 words)

  
 Lithium-ion Battery Technology
Lithium ion batteries are ideal for the Otto bicycle.
The electric bicycle, the 'Otto' cycle, has an electric motor fixed to the rear wheel that reduces the mechanical effort of pedalling, particularly during hill climbing.
At QinetiQ, we continue to research and test the capabilities of Lithium primary, secondary and reserve thermal batteries.
www.qinetiq.com /home/case_studies/energy/lithium_ion_battery_technology.html   (321 words)

  
 Bigger, Cheaper, Safer Batteries: New material charges up lithium-ion battery work: Science News Online, Sept. 28, 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
But the batteries' positive electrode, or cathode, is typically made of lithium cobalt oxide, which is expensive and requires electronic circuitry to keep devices from overheating when charged (SN: 12/16/00, p.
In 1997, researchers at the University of Texas in Austin proposed a new cathode material, lithium iron phosphate, which is cheaper and safer than lithium cobalt oxide.
The doped materials' electronic conductivity is 10 million times that of unaltered lithium iron phosphate, putting them on par with conventional cathode materials, says Chiang.
www.sciencenews.org /20020928/fob4.asp   (433 words)

  
 Chapter 10: Getting the Most from your Batteries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The enlargements show the negative cadmium plate in normal crystal structure of a new cell, crystalline formation after use (or abuse) and restoration.
Lithium and lead-based batteries are not affected by memory, but these chemistries have their own peculiarities.
Current inhibiting pacifier layers affect both batteries — plate oxidation on the lithium and sulfation and corrosion on the lead acid systems.
www.buchmann.ca /chap10-page1.asp   (855 words)

  
 Lithium Ion Battery Charger Controller Chip Options
This article discusses LiIon batteries and describes a universal Lithium Ion battery charger with a Smart Battery interface based on an Atmel ATMEGA8 microcontroller using GCC ver.
Lithium Ion batteries are becoming a practical alternative for robot power.
I took a quick look on EBay and there was a 10.8V 4500 mAh Lithium Ion laptop battery for $20 that I could not resist.
www.seattlerobotics.org /encoder/200210/lithiumion.htm   (4036 words)

  
 Vanns.com: Lenmar LISG220 Lithium-Ion Battery (LISG220) Features
This upgraded 200-minute lithium ion battery also has quick charge ability that allows you to get an hours worth of power after only 15 minutes of charging time.
This lithium ion battery also has quick charge ability that allows you to get an hours worth of power after only 15 minutes of charging time.
Since there is no memory effect associated with Lithium ion batteries, you can fully or partially charge this battery at any time without damaging the battery making it an excellent replacement battery for your JVC camcorder.
www.vanns.com /shop/servlet/item/features/760955791?v_c=ADF_v1   (563 words)

  
 Read about Lithium ion battery at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Lithium ion battery and learn about Lithium ion ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Read about Lithium ion battery at WorldVillage Encyclopedia.
Lithium-ion batteries have a nominal voltage of 3.6 V and a typical charging voltage of 4.2 V. The charging procedure is one of constant voltage with current limiting.
NiMH batteries, lithium-ion batteries should be charged early and often.
encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Lithium_ion_battery   (597 words)

  
 Free Cell Phone Battery Conditioning & Battery Maintenance Tips:
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Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) is the newest and most advanced technology for cellular phone batteries.
Lithium Polymer shows all the same advantages of Lithium Ion without the weight or rigid form factors!
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) is an advanced technology for cellular phone batteries.
www.cellularaccessory.com /batmain.html   (1584 words)

  
 Toshiba launches fast-charging lithium ion battery: Digital Photography Review
Toshiba has today announced a new lithium ion battery, which, it claims, can recharge 80% of the battery's energy capacity in just one minute, 60 times faster than the other lithium ion cells.
The nano-particles quickly absorb and store vast amount of lithium ions, without causing any deterioration in the electrode.
A prototype of new battery (a laminated lithium ion battery with 600mAh capacity) was discharged and fully recharged 1,000 times at a temperature of 25 degrees centigrade and lost only 1% of capacity during the test.
www.dpreview.com /news/0503/05032903tosh1minbatt.asp   (593 words)

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