Are lithium-ion batteries safe for use?

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly important for (hybrid) electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, but there is a major safety concern regarding their implementation in such large-scale applications: one issue towards their safety.

Are lithium batteries good enough?

And for decades, “good enough” has been a great way to describe Lithium batteries (pun intended), but not anymore. Although they present significant advantages compared to other already existing types of batteries – such as lead-acid or Nickel-Cadmium – there’s still plenty of room for improvement, especially regarding safety.

What is the best lithium-ion battery pack?

The M12 4.0Ah REDLITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, M12B4, features superior pack construction, electronics and performance to deliver more work per charge and more work over pack life than any battery on the market. It offers 4.0 amp-hours of runtime.

Why are lithium ion batteries important?

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have helped to revolutionize technology development. Lightweight and long lasting, they have proven invaluable in the evolution of consumer technologies such as mobile phones and notebook PCs.

When did lithium batteries come out?

The lithium battery can be traced back as far as 1912 due to the work of American physical chemist Gilbert Newton, but it was not until the 1970s when non-rechargeable Li-ion batteries became commercially available. A further 20 years on and commercially available re-chargeable Li-ion batteries finally hit the market.

Do li-ion batteries contain lithium?

As a result, today’s Li-ion batteries do not actually contain lithium metal and the electrodes are made from alternative materials such as lithium cobaltate (for the cathode) and graphite (for the anode).