Batteries are one of the major part of electronic equipments that we use daily. Batteries are of different types and all of them have their own pros and cons. Today we are going to discuss about the two most common battery technologies that we are being using for a long time, Li-ION and Li-Po batteries.
Li-ION battery:
Li-ION or Lithium-Ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery and are commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles and are growing in popularity for other appliances.
In Li-ION batteries, lithium ions move from negative electrode to positive electrode through an electrolytes while discharging and reverse while charging.
[Electrodes in the battery contains certain conducting materials. The two electrodes are known as cathode (-ve) and anode (+ve).
Cathode is known as oxidizing agent as it accepts electrons whereas anode is known as reducing agent as it loses electrons.]
[The electrolyte of a battery consists of soluble salts, acids or other bases in liquid, gelled and dry formats.]
Pros.
Li-Po Battery:
Li-Po or lithium-polymer battery is a rechargeable battery which uses a high conductive semisolid (gel) polymer electrode instead of liquid electrolyte. It i used in power banks, mobile devices, thin laptops, electric vehicles, etc.
It's working is similar to the Li-ION batteries. Lithium ions moves from cathode to anode through polymer electrolyte which separates both the electrodes.
Pros.
Li-ION battery:
Li-ION or Lithium-Ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery and are commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles and are growing in popularity for other appliances.
In Li-ION batteries, lithium ions move from negative electrode to positive electrode through an electrolytes while discharging and reverse while charging.
[Electrodes in the battery contains certain conducting materials. The two electrodes are known as cathode (-ve) and anode (+ve).
Cathode is known as oxidizing agent as it accepts electrons whereas anode is known as reducing agent as it loses electrons.]
[The electrolyte of a battery consists of soluble salts, acids or other bases in liquid, gelled and dry formats.]
Pros.
- High energy density.
- Low self-discharge rate.
- Low maintenance.
- Suffers from aging.
- Can combust.
Li-Po Battery:
Li-Po or lithium-polymer battery is a rechargeable battery which uses a high conductive semisolid (gel) polymer electrode instead of liquid electrolyte. It i used in power banks, mobile devices, thin laptops, electric vehicles, etc.
It's working is similar to the Li-ION batteries. Lithium ions moves from cathode to anode through polymer electrolyte which separates both the electrodes.
Pros.
- Robust and flexible.
- Low profile.
- Lower chances of leaking electrolytes.
Cons.
- Costly to manufacture.
- Stores less power.
- Shorter lifespan.
After noting the differences it looks like Li-ION batteries are looking much better than Li-Po battery. But as technology is moving ahead at an ever increasing rate no one can ever predict what could be the future.
Hope you learnt something new today.
Thank you.
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