The future of lithium batteries
Lithium batteries - the right choice
The lithium cell manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation. One of the main challenges for the widespread adoption of cells is batteries with energy density and the amount of charge and discharge cycles of 4500-10000.
1. Solid-state battery (lithium-metal battery) Solid-state battery
2. Sodium-ion battery "HiNa's Na-ion"
3. Lithium Sulfur Battery "LI-S"
4. Solid-state batteries for long-term use, fast charging, are essential for the expansion of the electric vehicle market, for energy storage, for UPS, for ESS systems and UAV systems.
Lithium batteries can be of several types:
(Lithium Ceramic Battery)
Li-ion with FPC substrate/package material.
Thickness: 0.38 mm
Dynamic bending characteristic.
FLCB (FPC Type - LCB)
FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) Type - LCB
Li-ion with Al packing foil.
Thickness: >=1 mm
Low Swelling Ratio: <=2%
Higher capacity than FLCB.
Easy stacking.
PLCB (Pouch Type LCB)
Pouch Type LCB (Lithium Ceramic Battery)
Li-metal anode with patented technology
810 Wh/L, 260 Wh/Kg
Ultra-high Energy Density
ELCB (High Energy Type LCB)
High Energy Type LCB (Lithium Ceramic Battery)
ELCB (High Energy Type LCB) lithium batteries are of great interest for energy storage systems, batteries for UPS, batteries for ESS systems, UAV systems.
Solid-state batteries have several advantages over other types of batteries, including:
• Safe-to-use solid electrolyte is non-flammable, leak-free, and extremely safe.
• Solid-state LI-Ion battery cells have an energy density of 260-320 watts/kg.
• They are good for 8001000 full discharge and charge cycles.
• Additional studies talk about the ability to develop the second generation which should provide up to 1000 watts/kg of energy density and double the discharge and charge cycles.
• Cell voltage is similar to Li-Ion cells and can replace these cells in all applications.
• Internal resistance of the batteries is similar to LI-Ion or lower.
• Due to higher energy density - smaller dimensions and weight.
• Charging equipment and control circuits are similar to Li-Ion.
As sodium-ion batteries are a significant energy storage technology with additional benefits, the growing solar and wind utilization industries are expected to create considerable opportunities for the sodium market.
Na-ion batteries have several advantages over other types of batteries, including:
• Na-ion cells have an energy density of 145 watts/kg.
• They are good for 4,500 full discharge and charge cycles.
• Additional studies indicate the ability to develop second-generation cells that should provide up to 200 watts/kg of energy density and double the discharge and charge cycles.
• The cell voltage is similar to Li-FePO4 cells and these cells can be replaced in any applications.
• The internal resistance of the battery is similar to Li-FePO4 or lower.
• Due to higher energy density - smaller dimensions and weight.
• Charging equipment and control circuits are similar to Li-FePO4
The world's first mass production of sodium-ion batteries should already be in 2024
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LI-S batteries) offer the potential to overcome these challenges, and are expected to play a major role in the future of EVS vehicle batteries and UAV batteries.
LI-S batteries have several advantages over other types of batteries, including:
• High energy density: LI-S batteries have a theoretical energy density of about 350-400 watts/kg, which is a significantly higher density than the energy density of lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion batteries)
• Low cost: LI-S batteries are made from relatively cheap materials, such as sulfur and lithium
• Fast charging: LI-S batteries can be charged very quickly.
However, LI-S batteries also have some disadvantages, including:
• Low cycle life: Li-S batteries usually last only hundreds of cycles, which are lower than the cycle life of Li-Ion batteries or Solid-state batteries
• Poor stability: LI-S batteries are prone to crystal formation, which can cause shorts and battery failure.
Despite these challenges, there is significant research and development activity to address the challenges of Li-S batteries. As a result, it is expected that Li-S batteries will become commercially relevant in the coming years.
The Li-S lithium-sulfur battery market is expected to grow significantly due to the development of new technologies that improve the performance and durability of Li-S batteries.
Which type of battery is best for you depends on your personal needs and preferences.
If you are looking for a reasonable battery with a discharge current of up to 5C-10C and with a cycle life of 50-150, with an energy density of 180-280Wh/kg the lithium-polymer LI-Pol battery may be the best option for you.
If you are looking for a safe, affordable battery with a cycle life of 350-500, with an energy density of 180-220Wh/kg, the lithium-ion LI-Ion battery may be the best option for you. (With additional restrictions it is possible to reach up to 750 cycle life.
If you are looking for a safe, affordable battery with a cycle life of 2000-3000, with an energy density of 100-140Wh/kg the LiFePO4 battery may be the best option for you.
If you are looking for a safe, affordable battery with a cycle life of 16000-38000, with an energy density of 80-90Wh/kg, the Lithium Titanate Battery LTO may be the best option for you.
If you are looking for the highest energy density then Lithium-Sulfura may be a better choice.
Currently, the ratio between price, availability of the energy storage systems, the UPS systems, the ESS wins in LiFePO4 batteries and may be the best for you.
{formbuilder:112830}