What are the different types of lithium batteries?

The different lithium battery types get their names from their active materials. For example, the first type we will look at is the lithium iron phosphate battery, also known as LiFePO4, based on the chemical symbols for the active materials. However, many people shorten the name further to simply LFP. #1. Lithium Iron Phosphate

What is a lithium ion battery?

Lithium-ion cells can be manufactured to optimize energy or power density. Handheld electronics mostly use lithium polymer batteries (with a polymer gel as an electrolyte), a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO 2 or NMC) may offer longer life and a higher discharge rate.

What is a lithium polymer battery?

The lithium polymer battery can use any combination of electrodes found in lithium-ion batteries; it is simply the electrolyte that differs. Just as batteries in general come in all shapes, sizes and chemistries, so do lithium-ion batteries.

What is a Li ion battery?

Li-ion batteries, in general, have a high energy density, no memory effect, and low self-discharge. One of the most common types of cells is 18650 battery, which is used in many laptop computer batteries, cordless power tools, certain electric cars, electric kick scooters, most e-bikes, portable power banks, and LED flashlights.

What is a lithium ion battery made of?

The anodes of most lithium-ion batteries are made from graphite. Typically, the mineral composition of the cathode is what changes, making the difference between battery chemistries. The cathode material typically contains lithium along with other minerals including nickel, manganese, cobalt, or iron.

How many types of cathode materials are in a lithium ion battery?

There are three classes of commercial cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries: (1) layered oxides, (2) spinel oxides and (3) oxoanion complexes. All of them were discovered by John Goodenough and his collaborators. LiCoO 2 was used in the first commercial lithium-ion battery made by Sony in 1991.