LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

The most common rechargeable battery chemistry used today. Li-ion batteries can use a number of different materials as electrodes, the most common of which are lithium cobalt oxide (cathode) and graphite (anode). Cathode materials such as lithium manganese oxide are commonly used in hybrid electric and electric vehicles. Li-ion batteries typically use ether (a class of organic compounds) as an electrolyte. The chemical reaction known as “thermal runaway” is a common hazard with conventional Li-on batteries using the above cathode materials.