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Commercial and non-commercial carbons were tested for their applicability as anode of lithium-ion battery. It was found that Superior Graphite Co s materials are characterized both by high reversible capacities and low irreversible capacities and thus can be regarded as good candidates for practical full cells. Cylindrical AA-size Li-ion cells manufactured using laboratory techniques on the basis of SL-20 anode had initial capacities over 500 mAh (volumetric energy density ca. 240 Wh/dm3). Boron-doped carbon... 

Passenger/trunk space No intrusion into current passenger and trunk volumes Minimal volume (high volumetric energy density) Conformability... 

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The energy density of commercial cells has almost doubled since their introduction in 1991 since 1999 the volumetric energy density has increased from 250 to over 400 Wh/1. Details of the original commercial cells have been reviewed by Nishi, where key aspects are discussed concerning the need for large particle size, 15—20 /increase safety and the intentional incorporation of lithium carbonate into the cathode to provide a safety valve. The lithium carbonate decomposes, releasing carbon dioxide when the charging exceeds 4.8 V, which breaks electrical flow in the cell. These lithium cobalt oxides also contain excess lithium and can be best represented by the formula... 

Though these alkaline silver-zinc batteries are quite expensive, they are frequently used in aerospace and military applications because they have high specific and volumetric energy density. These batteries may be kept in a dry state for several years and may be activated by introducing the electrolyte into the cells. Their status of technology and applications was presented by Karpinski et al. [346]... 

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The primary objective of miniature battery design is to maximize the energy density in a small container. A compromise must be reached, however, since volumetric energy density decreases as cell volume decreases and the dead volume due to containers, seals, etc. becomes increasingly significant. A plot of energy density as a function of total volume is given in Fig. 3.28 for the zinc-mercuric oxide and zinc-silver oxide systems. 

Fig. 7.1 Comparison of gravimetric and volumetric energy density of lithium secondary cells with aqueous electrolyte-based systems...

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SVO material utilized was prepared via a combination reaction. A spirally wound lithium/SVO cell was also described in 1998 by Takeuchi et al. [63], This cell achieved a volumetric energy density of 540 Wh/1, delivered greater than 50% of theoretical capacity under loads greater than 3 j, and was successfully pulse discharged at 2.0 A. Several safety tests were conducted, including short-circuit, forced overdischarge, crush, and charging tests, and the cells did not rupture, vent, or leak under these abusive conditions. 

In summarizing the status of these R D efforts, it can be said that Ca-TC cells are promising primary battery systems and, in several respects, appear superior to commercial Li-TC or Li-S02 cells. These include the volumetric energy density, which can be higher for Ca-TC cells than for Li-S02 cells by 30% [451]. In addition, the safety features of Ca-TC cells are better than those of Li-TC or Li-S02 batteries. While the melting point of Li (180°C) limits their use at temperatures well below this point, Ca-TC cells withstand heating up to 600°C and short circuiting at this temperature [452], The state of the art of these studies includes tests on the performance and safety features of Ca-TC cells sized from 3.5 A h to 7000 A h [453],... 

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