For today’s lifestyles, the most important attribute to consider is mobility. Advanced electronic devices such as portable computers and cell phones allow people to perform much more effectively than ever before. With mobility comes the increased need for portable power sources. Fortunately, this advancement in electronics is matched with improvements in batteries that power these…
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The trend of battery-powered laptops and other portable equipment becoming smaller and more power hungry led to the creation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries. The electrodes used in these batteries are made of lightweight lithium and carbon, making them compact and lightweight. They offer a far better performance when compared to the more traditional rechargeable…
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All batteries will fail at some point, when they have been in use for longer periods of time. But premature battery failure is one of the main frustrations people face. Common thinking is that turning devices off extends battery life, but what happens is the opposite. Devices consume more power when they are starting up,…
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Around the world, millions of batteries are disposed of when they are no longer serviceable. This includes batteries used in cars, golf carts, motorcycles, heavy equipment and many other battery types used for many other purposes. There is a reason for most batteries becoming unusable; it is from a process called sulphation. This is actually…
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