http://www.semtech.comAs more portable and handheld devices move toward the use of single-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) or lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) batteries ...

Despite their widespread use, many aspects of lithium-ion battery design have been based on trial and error, with a limited understanding of the underlying physical and chemical processes. A recent ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Portable and mobile products require sophisticated battery-management circuitry to extend battery life and avoid unexpected shutdowns. A key ...

Oxford researchers have found a way to visualize one of the most hidden — yet critical — components inside lithium-ion batteries. By tagging polymer binders with traceable markers, they revealed how ...

Analysts in Japan say more than half of accidents caused by overheated devices with lithium-ion batteries occurred while charging, and that cases tended to rise in the summer. The National Institute ...