| Battery specifications | |
 A prototype Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery at NASA Glenn Research Center | |
| Energy/weight | 130–200 Wh/kg |
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| Energy/size | 300 Wh/L |
| Power/weight | up to 2800 W/kg [1] |
| Charge/discharge efficiency | 99. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second. 8%[2] |
| Energy/consumer-price | 2. 8-5 Wh/US$ |
| Self-discharge rate | 5%/month[2] |
| Time durability | 24-36 months |
| Cycle durability | >1000 cycles |
| Nominal Cell Voltage | 3. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The month is a unit of Time, used with Calendars which is approximately as long as some natural period related to the motion of the Moon; The month is a unit of Time, used with Calendars which is approximately as long as some natural period related to the motion of the Moon; 7 V |
Lithium-ion polymer batteries, Polymer Lithium Ion, or more commonly lithium polymer batteries (abbreviated Li-poly, Li-Pol, LiPo, LIP, PLI or LiP) are rechargeable batteries which have technologically evolved from lithium-ion batteries. The volt (symbol V) is the SI derived unit of electric Potential difference or Electromotive force. See also Rechargeable electricity storage system A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of Rechargeable battery in which a Lithium ion moves between the Anode Ultimately, the lithium-salt electrolyte is not held in an organic solvent as in the lithium-ion design, but in a solid polymer composite such as polyethylene oxide or polyacrylonitrile. Lithium (ˈlɪθiəm is a Chemical element with the symbol Li and Atomic number 3 An electrolyte is any substance containing free Ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium A solvent is a liquid or gas that dissolves a solid liquid or gaseous Solute, resulting in a Solution. A polymer is a large Molecule ( Macromolecule) composed of repeating Structural units typically connected by Covalent Chemical bonds Poly( Ethylene glycol) (PEG also known as poly( Ethylene oxide) (PEO or polyoxyethylene (POE is the most commercially important type of polyether Polyacrylonitrile ( PAN) is a Resinous fibrous, or Rubbery organic Polymer. The advantages of Li-poly over the lithium-ion design include lower cost manufacturing and being more robust to physical damage. Lithium-ion polymer batteries started appearing in consumer electronics around 1996.
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Overview
Cells sold today as polymer batteries have a different design from the older lithium-ion cells. Unlike lithium-ion cylindrical, or prismatic cells, which have a rigid metal case, polymer cells have a flexible, foil-type (polymer laminate) case, but they still contain organic solvent. The main difference between commercial polymer and lithium-ion cells is that in the latter the rigid case presses the electrodes and the separator onto each other, whereas in polymer cells this external pressure is not required because the electrode sheets and the separator sheets are laminated onto each other.
Since no metal battery cell casing is needed, the battery can be lighter and it can be specifically shaped to fit the device it will power. Because of the denser packaging without intercell spacing between cylindrical cells and the lack of metal casing, the energy density of Li-poly batteries is over 20% higher than that of a classical Li-ion battery and they store more energy than nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries of the same volume. The nickel-cadmium battery (commonly abbreviated NiCd and ˈnɑɪˌkæd "nye-cad" is a type of Rechargeable battery using Nickel oxide hydroxide A nickel-metal hydride battery, abbreviated NiMH, is a type of Rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium ( Ni[[Cadmium Cd]] battery
The voltage of a Li-poly cell varies from about 2. 7 V (discharged) to about 4. 23 V (fully charged), and Li-poly cells have to be protected from overcharge by limiting the applied voltage to no more than 4. 235 V per cell used in a series combination. Overcharging a Li-poly battery will likely result in explosion and/or fire. During discharge on load, the load has to be removed as soon as the voltage drops below approximately 3. 0 V per cell (used in a series combination), or else the battery will subsequently no longer accept a full charge and may experience problems holding voltage under load.
Early in its development, lithium polymer technology had problems with internal resistance. Any linear electronic circuit or device which supplies a current may be modelled as an Ideal voltage source in series with an impedance. Other challenges include longer charge times and slower maximum discharge rates compared to more mature technologies. Li-poly batteries typically require more than an hour for a full charge. Recent design improvements have increased maximum discharge currents from two times to 15 or even 30 times the cell capacity (discharge rate in amps, cell capacity in amp-hours). In March 2005 Toshiba announced a new design offering a much faster (about 1–3 minutes) rate of charge. ( is a multinational conglomerate manufacturing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. These cells have yet to reach the market but are expected to have a dramatic effect on the power tool and electric vehicle industries, and a major effect on consumer electronics. The Electric Vehicle was an American Automobile manufactured only in 1899
When compared to the lithium-ion battery, Li-poly has a greater life cycle degradation rate. Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of Rechargeable battery in which a Lithium ion moves between the Anode However, in recent years, manufacturers have been declaring upwards of 500 charge-discharge cycles before the capacity drops to 80% (see Sanyo). () is a major Japanese electronics company and member of the Fortune 500 whose headquarters is located in Moriguchi, Osaka prefecture, Japan Another variant of Li-poly cells, the "thin film rechargeable lithium battery", has been shown to provide more than 10,000 cycles.
Applications
A compelling advantage of Li-poly cells is that manufacturers can shape the battery almost however they please, which can be important to mobile phone manufacturers constantly working on smaller, thinner, and lighter phones. Another advantage of lithium polymer cells over nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride cells is that the rate of self-discharge is much lower.
Li-poly batteries are also gaining favor in the world of radio-controlled aircraft, where the advantages of both lower weight and greatly increased run times can be sufficient justification for the price. A radio-controlled aircraft (often called RC aircraft or RC plane) is a Model aircraft that is controlled remotely typically with a hand-held However, lithium polymer-specific chargers are required to avoid fire and explosion. Explosions can also occur if the battery is short-circuited, as tremendous current passes through the cell in an instant. Radio-control enthusiasts take special precautions to ensure their battery leads are properly connected and insulated. Specially designed electronic motor speed controls are used to prevent excessive discharge and subsequent battery damage. This is achieved using a low voltage cutoff (LVC) setting that is adjusted to maintain cell voltage at (typically) 3 V per cell.
Li-poly batteries are also gaining ground in PDAs (including iPhone) and laptop computers, such as Apple's MacBook and Macbook Air, Lenovo's Thinkpad X300 and Ultrabay Batteries, and Dell products featuring D-bay batteries. The iPhone is an internet-connected Multimedia Smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc A laptop computer, also known as a notebook computer, is a small Personal computer designed for mobile use. Apple Inc, ( formerly Apple Computer Inc, is an American Multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing Consumer electronics The MacBook is a Macintosh Notebook computer by Apple Inc that replaced the iBook G4 series They can be found in small digital music devices such as iPods and other MP3 players as well as gaming equipment like Sony's Playstation 3 wireless controllers[3]. iPod is a popular brand of Portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc A digital audio player, more commonly referred to as an MP3 player, is a Consumer electronics device that stores organizes and plays audio files Some is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato Tokyo, Japan, and one of the world's largest Media conglomerates with They are desirable in applications where small form factors and energy density outweigh cost considerations.
These batteries may also power the next generation of battery electric vehicles. The battery electric vehicle, or BEV, is a type of Electric vehicle (EV that uses chemical Energy stored in Rechargeable battery The cost of an electric car of this type is prohibitive, but proponents argue that with increased production, the cost of Li-poly batteries will go down.
Li-Poly batteries have also been used in a human-carrying ultralight aircraft known as the ElectraFlyer - As of 2007, the aircraft carried Li-Poly battery packs ranging from 2. The ElectraFlyer is an Ultralight Aircraft with a trike design that flies using an Electric motor, instead of a traditional Gasoline 75 kWh to 5. 6 kWh in capacity, and claimed flight times of up to two hours, presumably in ideal conditions.
Technology
There are currently two commercialized technologies, both lithium-ion-polymer (where "polymer" stands for "polymer electrolyte/separator") cells. These are collectively referred to as "polymer electrolyte batteries".
The idea is to use an ion-conducting polymer instead of the traditional combination of a microporous separator and a liquid electrolyte. This promises not only better safety, as polymer electrolytes do not ignite as easily, but also the possibility of making battery cells very thin, as they do not require pressure to "sandwich" cathode and anode together. Polymer electrolytes seal both electrodes together like a glue.
The design is: anode (Li or carbon-Li intercalation compound)/conducting polymer electrolyte-separator/cathode (LiCoO2 or LiMnO4)
Typical reaction:
Polymer electrolytes/separators can be solid polymers (e. In Chemistry, intercalation is the reversible inclusion of a Molecule (or group between two other molecules (or groups An anode is an Electrode through which Electric current flows into a polarized electrical device A cathode is an Electrode through which (positive Electric current flows out of a polarized electrical device g. , polyethyleneoxide, PEO) plus LiPF6, or other conducting salts plus SiO2, or other fillers for better mechanical properties (such systems are not available commercially yet). Poly( Ethylene glycol) (PEG also known as poly( Ethylene oxide) (PEO or polyoxyethylene (POE is the most commercially important type of polyether Some manufacturers like Avestor (today fusioned with Batscap) are using metallic Li as the anode (these are the Lithium-metal-polymer batteries), whereas others wish to go with the proven safe carbon intercalation anode.
Both currently commercialized technologies use PVdF (a polymer) gelled with conventional solvents and salts, like EC/DMC/DEC. Polyvinylidene Fluoride, or PVDF is a highly non-reactive and pure Thermoplastic Fluoropolymer. The difference between the two technologies is that one (Bellcore/Telcordia technology) uses LiMn2O4 as the cathode, and the other the more conventional LiCoO2. Telcordia Technologies, formerly Bell Communications Research Inc Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2 is a Chemical compound commonly used in the positive Electrodes of Lithium-ion batteries.
Other, more exotic (although not yet commercially available) Li-polymer batteries use a polymer cathode. For example, Moltech is developing a battery with a plastic conducting carbon-sulfur cathode. However, as of 2005 this technology seems to have had problems with self-discharge and manufacturing cost.
Yet another proposal is to use organic sulfur-containing compounds for the cathode in combination with an electrically conducting polymer such as polyaniline. This approach promises high power capability (i. e. , low internal resistance) and high discharge capacity, but has problems with cycleability and cost.
Prolonging life in multiple cells through cell balancing
Analog front ends that balance cells and eliminate mismatches of cells in series or parallel significantly improve battery efficiency and increase the overall pack capacity. As the number of cells and load currents increase, the potential for mismatch also increases. There are two kinds of mismatch in the pack: State-of-Charge (SOC) and capacity/energy (C/E) mismatch. Though the SOC mismatch is more common, each problem limits the pack capacity (mAh) to the capacity of the weakest cell.
It is important to recognize that the cell mismatch results more from limitations in process control and inspection than from variations inherent in the Lithium Ion chemistry. The use of cell balancing can improve the performance of series connected Li-ion Cells by addressing both SOC and C/E issues. [4] SOC mismatch can be remedied by balancing the cell during an initial conditioning period and subsequently only during the charge phase. C/E mismatch remedies are more difficult to implement and harder to measure and require balancing during both charge and discharge periods.
Cell balancing is defined as the application of differential currents to individual cells (or combinations of cells) in a series string. Normally, of course, cells in a series string receive identical currents. A battery pack requires additional components and circuitry to achieve cell balancing. However, the use of a fully integrated analog front end for cell balancing[5] reduces the required external components to just balancing resistors.
This type of solution eliminates the need for discrete capacitors, diodes and most other resistors to achieve balance.
Battery pack cells are balanced when all the cells in the battery pack meet two conditions:
- If all cells have the same capacity, then they are balanced when they have the same relative State of Charge (SOC. ) In this case, the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) is a good measure of the SOC. If, in an out of balance pack, all cells can be differentially charged to full capacity (balanced), then they will subsequently cycle normally without any additional adjustments. This is mostly a one shot fix.
- If the cells have different capacities, they are also considered balanced when the SOC is the same. But, since SOC is a relative measure, the absolute amount of capacity for each cell is different. To keep the cells with different capacities at the same SOC, cell balancing must provide differential amounts of current to cells in the series string during both charge and discharge on every cycle.
References
- ^ http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-Polymer-Akkumulator
- ^ a b General Knowledge about Polymer Lithium-ion Battery (PLIB)
- ^ PlayStation.com - PlayStation Portable - About PSP® - Specs
- ^ AN1333
- ^ ISL9208 Multi-Cell Li-ion Battery Pack OCP/Analog Front End
External links
- BatteryUniversity.com
- World's First Electric Powered Paraglider - running on Lipo.
- Lithium Polymer Battery Charging & Safety Guide
- A sailplane with auxiliary electric power, running on lipos.
- Fastest electric power boat, running on LiPo.
- Overcharging a lithium polymer battery
- 2004. 4. 20 - [1] Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Initial Shipment of Lithium Titanate Spinel Electrode Nanomaterials
- Designing Multi-Cell Li-ion Battery Packs Using the ISL9208 Analog Front End.
- 2005. 11. 02 - A123Systems Launches New Higher-Power, Faster Recharging Li-Ion Battery Systems [2]
- 2006. 05. 19 - Hybrid vehicle application note
- AT&T To Replace 17,000 Batteries
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