Components of Cells and Batteries

A battery is a device that converts the chemical energy contained in its active materials directly into electric energy by means of an electrochemical oxidation-reduction (redox)  reaction. In the case of a rechargeable system, the battery is recharged by a reversal of the process. This type of reaction involves the transfer of electrons from one [...]

All about Lithium-ion Batteries (2)

Inside a Lithium-ion Battery Pack and Cell Lithium-ion battery packs come in all shapes and sizes, but they all look about the same on the inside. If you were to take apart a laptop battery pack (something which is not  recommended because of the possibility of shorting out a battery and starting a fire) you [...]