Lithium batteries are rechargeable power sources that are commonly used in consumer electronics, e-bikes, forklifts and electric cars. Advantages of lithium batteries include high energy density, a large capacity and a long useful life. But there are also disadvantages to lithium batteries. They should, for example, never be completely discharged as this can lead to explosions or fire. Because of that, it is important that your cells or batteries are disposed of and recycled by a certified provider.
Lithium batteries are available in different versions:
- lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion)
- lithium primary batteries (Li)
- lithium polymer batteries (Li-Po)
- lithium-iron-phosphate batteries (LiFePo4)
There are also many related versions:
- nickel-metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH)
- nickel-cadmium batteries (Ni-Cd)
- alkaline batteries