Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are complex electrochemical and mechanical systems that are the subject of dozens of international safety standards. In this FAQ, we’ll discuss the key environmental aspects of LIB safety, review the top 5 LIB safety standards, and consider the use of custom-battery testing rooms for the safety of testing personnel. Many of the…

The speed at which a battery can be recharged is measured using the “C-rate,” where “C” is the battery’s capacity in mA or A. At a 1 C rate, a battery can be completely recharged in one hour. The speed of charge primarily depends on the voltage. For example: For small batteries used in portable…

Varta will present its broad product portfolio of microbatteries, which make a wide range of future-proof applications possible, at Computex in Taipei starting today. Varta’s microbattery product portfolio ranges from rechargeable lithium-ion button cells to nickel metal hydride button cells, primary silver oxide cells, primary lithium button cells and cylindrical lithium batteries to hydrogen gas…

Different battery types suitable for specific applications In this article, we will learn how to choose a battery according to the specifications and requirements of your application. Some applications need more power and some need to be cheap with less power. There are various factors and parameters that to consider when choosing the best battery…

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Korea University have developed a glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes from cotton that could potentially power implantable medical devices. The fuel cell has twice as much power as traditional biofuel cells and could also be paired with batteries or super capacitors to create a hybrid power…