18650

This repository contains my research on what Li-ion batteries are, how they work and how i created a battery managment system for these cells must have the following components in-order to charge/discharge the li-ion battery saftely:

Warning

li-ion batteries are highly dangerous. They can catch fire or explode if mishandled. Proceed with caution at your own risk.

Content

What is 18650

Its a secret🤫, do not tell anyone. They are lithium ion batteries.

Advantages of li-ion Battery

Disadvantages of li-ionn Battery

Development

The 18650 cells are Lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery.

The first prototype of the Li-ion battery was developed by Akira Yoshino. in 1985, based on the research by John Goodenough, M.Stanley Whittingham, Rachid Yazami and koichi Mizushima during 1970-1980s.

The first commercial batteries were developed by sony and Asahi Kasei team led by Yoshio Nishi in 1991. For more information click here.

Uses

Due to the advantages the li-ion batteries have displace the Ni-Cd batteries in portable electronic devices like laptops and smart phones.

These batteries are also help in millitary and aerospace applications.

Github Profile

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Reference

Clean Energy Institute - Lithium-ion Battery.