Li-ion batteries: news, progress, history and background

Power bank battery dismantled and reviewed (backup battery for iPho ne produced in China) Before we start some explanation and disclaimer . Here is a short review, based on observations and simple calculation of one of "power bank" or backup battery for iPhone , which may be found in any shop. I did not intend to do this review simply because I did not buy that device and not going to buy such things in a future (ne ar future ). This example device I have got from my frie nd after its stoped working and actu ally the pla s tic shel l become opened (Fig. 2) . This is not a denunciation or exposure for certain product or certain manufacturer or certain country. I hope t his review will make you more skeptical and realistic about what you see and what you get. All dismantle and photos, as well calculation and conclusions done by me.   Although I dismantle Li -ion batteries (LIB) of any shape and size many times for many years since I have work with it for the l...

Lux Reseach has just ranks the players in the lithium-ion battery markets on both sides of North Pacific. The strong winner is LG Chem Power, while Altair Nanotechnologies, International Battery, Valence, Ener1, and A123 are ranked as "Caution" and "Strong Caution." China is home to a number of top contenders. Although the list from Lux Research is not complete it shows strong competition on the market and suggest to make strong partnerships. Related articles Nanotubes, sulfur expand battery storage (go.theregister.com) Better lithium-ion batteries are on the way (sciencedaily.com) Superior Anode For Lithium-Ion Batteries Developed (tech.slashdot.org) Sulphur gives battery 10x more storage (holykaw.alltop.com) Revolutionary conducting polymer enables silicon use as next generation of lithium-ion battery anodes (physorg.com) A stretchy binder material can Boost Battery Storage by 30% (nextbigfuture.com)