Lithium-ion Battery
Also known as: Lithium-ion Battery · Li-ion Battery · Lithium Rechargeable Battery · Lithium Cell
Definition
A Lithium-ion Battery is a type of rechargeable battery chemistry in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging. Widely used in portable electronics, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are governed by global transport regulations and evaluated under standard nail penetration tests to determine thermal stability. In the automotive industry, key chemistries include Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP). (Wikipedia)
Also Known As
* Lithium-ion Battery
* Li-ion Battery
* Lithium Rechargeable Battery
* Lithium Cell
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Lithium-ion battery |
| Wikidata | Q2623351 |
| DBpedia | Lithium-ion_battery |
| ProductOntology | http://www.productontology.org/doc/Lithium-ion_battery |
| Wiktionary | lithium-ion battery |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Lithium ion batteries — Research and development |
| MeSH | N/A |
| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | lithium ion battery NMC LFP thermal runaway electric vehicle |
| ConceptNet | lithium-ion battery |
| OpenCyc | N/A |
Examples and Analogies
* **EV Battery Pack:** A 60 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack powering a standard-range electric vehicle.
* **Battery Electric Vehicle:** The main canonical article details the battery chemistries, vehicle ranges, charging ports, and market trends of EVs.
Usage Scenarios
* **Designing grid storage:** An electrical engineer designs a solar backup system using lithium-ion containers to store excess power.
* **Conducting thermal testing:** A quality engineer subjects a lithium-ion cell to a nail penetration test to verify its fire safety barriers.
Strategies
* Cross-reference battery safety standards and chemistries with the main Battery Electric Vehicle article.
* Implement high-grade battery management systems (BMS) to monitor cell voltages and prevent thermal runaway.
Security and Safety Measures
* Ensure that all lithium-ion shipments comply with UN 38.3 transport safety regulations.
* Install fire suppression systems specialized for class B and lithium battery fires in battery storage rooms.
Historical Context
The lithium-ion battery was developed during the energy crisis of the 1970s. Key breakthroughs in cathode materials by John Goodenough led to commercialization by Sony in 1991. Since then, manufacturing scale and chemical refinements have lowered battery costs by over 90%, enabling the mass adoption of electric vehicles and renewable grid storage worldwide.
Challenges and Controversies
* **Thermal Runaway Risks:** Internal short circuits or physical damage can trigger thermal runaway, causing high-temperature fires that are difficult to extinguish.
* **Raw Material Sourcing:** Securing ethically mined cobalt and lithium is a supply chain concern, driving manufacturers to adopt cobalt-free LFP chemistries.
Related Topic
* [[Battery Electric Vehicle]]
* Electric Vehicle
* [[BYD]]
* [[ACMobility]]