Lithium-ion Batteries: High Energy Density & Long Cycle Life Solutions

Li-ion battery safety standards are formulated for the protection of users from accidents. They include safety measures for over-charges and for short circuits, as well as thermal control. The design of the batteries must take into account safe fire / explosion avoidance features for both normal and abnormal operating conditions. There are also stringent controls on the manufacturing procedures in order to avoid undue variation. All such processes are governed by specific bodies such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) who ensure globally throughout any application of Li-ion batteries that the right standards are met for safety in processes, functions and designs of the batteries.