Title :
LiMnO2 cells for high rate applications
Author :
Becker-Kaiser, R. ; Schmode, P. ; Welsh, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Hoppecke Batteries, Brilon, Germany
Abstract :
A high-rate Li-MnO2 system is described, and the design considerations necessary for the military approval obtained in 1987 are discussed. A performance, comparison is made between battery packs using this solid cathode system and those using the high-rate liquid cathode systems now in use. Safety aspects when cells are severely abused are discussed, and tests carried out to simulate these conditions are described. The advantages of Li-MnO2 cells compared to alternative high-rate-systems are demonstrated by several examples. It is shown that Li-MnO2 cells and batteries outperform liquid cathodes in many common applications and that this system sets high standards for both safety and environmental protection
Keywords :
electrochemical electrodes; lithium; manganese compounds; military equipment; power supplies to apparatus; primary cells; LiMnO2; design; environmental protection; high rate applications; liquid cathodes; military equipment; performance; power supplies to apparatus; primary cells; safety; solid cathode; testing; Anodes; Carbon dioxide; Cathodes; Glass; Lithium; Particle separators; Steel; Temperature; Vents; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Power Sources Symposium, 1990., Proceedings of the 34th International
Conference_Location :
Cherry Hill, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-604-7
DOI :
10.1109/IPSS.1990.145789
