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The Battery - A Technology Older Than You May Know
How old do you think the invention of the battery dates back? Most people have no clue how an invention from over 2000 years ago adversely affects their life today. How much do you know about this revolutionary power source? Watch the video by BatteriesInAFlash as we discover the history of the battery. Continue reading → -
Novel Lithium Battery Tech Hits the Market
Advancements are always being made with lithium battery technology, but the vast majority of these advancements take years and massive amounts of funding before they ever hit the market. There is one, however, that has already hit the market and could quite possibly be in your smartphone right now. New Lithium Battery Have you ever heard of Yi Cui? He’s... -
How Exactly do Lithium-ion Batteries Work? Part 3
Due to the nature of lithium ion batteries, the volatility and the power they can be rather expensive. Since they are expensive, it only makes sense to make the battery last as long as possible. The first tip to elongating the life of your battery is the discharge cycle. Lithium ion batteries prefer a partial discharge compared to a deep discharge. A deep discharge is similar to a car battery, it requires a large amount of the battery to be used before recharging. It is best to avoid taking the charge to zero for lithium ions. These batteries do not require a memory, so a partial discharge will not harm them. -
How Exactly do Lithium-ion Batteries Work? Part 2
Lithium battery packs come in all shapes and sizes but share mostly the same components. If you were to open up a battery pack you would find several components. It is recommended not to open the battery pack, as it can lead to shortages and/or fires. The first component to look at is the actual battery cell. These battery cells almost resemble AA batteries in most cases. Some can be shaped similar to a 9-volt battery. These are the life blood of the battery. The pack also has several components to monitor the battery. -
How Exactly do Lithium-ion Batteries Work? Part 1
Lithium-ion batteries have become a commonplace invention in our most treasured electronics. Pound for pound lithium is some of the best materials to create rechargeable batteries from. We use these batteries in almost anything with a rechargeable battery, PDAs, cell phones, iPods and laptops. The energetic lithium can also be quite volatile in the case of a failure. It is amazing how much we rely on lithium ion batteries, but how do they work exactly?
