Charge-discharge characteristics lithium polymer batteries

In this chapter, lithium secondary batteries using conductive polymers as positive electrodes are discussed with particular attention to the charge-discharge characteristics, discharge capacity, self-discharge, cycling life and so on. 

The lithium-polymer provides more than three times the energy density of the NiCd and features a very low self-discharge. As far as charge and discharge characteristics are concerned, the Hthium polymer behaves more Kke the SLA battery. Charge time is 8-16 h. ShaUow rather than deep discharge is preferred. 

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