About Lithium batteries A typical battery contains three components: The cathode, the anode and the electrolyte. The cathode and the anode are the two electrode terminals (positive and negative) of the battery and they are immersed in the electrolyte. The chemical reaction between the materials causes electrons to go back and forth between the anode and cathode. Energy generated from these moving electrons begins the work of battery charging and discharging, the rate being restricted by the speed with which these ions move. |
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Lithium Iron Phosphate vs. Lithium Ion Batteries
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Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery (Rechargeable) Components: Lithium iron phosphate cathode How it works: Referred to as the “beltway battery”, lithium iron phosphate particles are coated in a glassy material called lithium pyrophosphate causing the ions to move faster and more easily within the battery utilizing a bypass system that allows the lithium ions to enter and leave the electrodes at a speed great enough to fully charge a battery. Uses: UPS (power protection/battery back-up system) Safety, Performance & Durability, Reliability and Cost Effectiveness Advantages:
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Lithium Ion (Lithium Cobalt Oxide - LiCoO2) Battery (Rechargeable) Components: Contains a lithium-based cathode (made from a lithium cobalt dioxide which is hazardous in nature and can cause thermal overrun in some cases), a carbon/graphite anode in a lithium-based solvent acting as the electrolyte. How it works: As the lithium-ion battery charges and discharges, lithium ions – atoms with a positive charge-rather than electrons, move back and forth between the anode and cathode. Lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging. Uses: Most popular for laptops, cell phones, and other consumer devices/home electronics Safety, Performance & Durability, Reliability and Cost Effectiveness Advantages:
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