Hennie Coleman, the owner of Freedom WON Australia, gives explains what the Freedom Lite LiFePO4 batteries are and also the benefits of using the LiFePO4 chemistry in the Freedom Lite battery.
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While It is common knowledge that many things that are used daily require batteries to function; mobile phones, laptops, and tablets to name a few, the type and composition of the batteries used barely get a second thought even though they are crucial to the functionality of common devices.
People cannot think the same way or buy the same way they do normal batteries by reading the details on the pack or just a TV brand. More insight is needed to select a reliable, high performing and safe battery for storing and supplying energy for use in stationary or mobility solutions.
Hennie Coleman, the owner of Freedom WON Australia, gives explains what the Freedom Lite LiFePO4 batteries are and also the benefits of using the LiFePO4 chemistry in the Freedom Lite battery.
Lithium iron phosphate batteries, often known as LiFePO4 batteries or LFP batteries (lithium ferrophosphate batteries), are a particular form of rechargeable battery that uses a graphite carbon electrode with a metallic support as the anode material and LiFePO4 as the cathode material.
"Lithium, iron, and phosphate are the components of LiFePO4 batteries, hence the name. Unlike the anode, which is comprised of carbon, the cathode of the battery is composed of lithium iron phosphate. Typically, an organic solvent-based electrolyte is utilised in batteries," says Coleman.
LiFePO4 has a greater specific capacity than the closely related lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) chemistry, but because of its lower operating voltage, it has a lower energy density.
LiFePO4 is a naturally occurring olivine family mineral (triphylite). Akshaya Padhi and colleagues from John B. Goodenough's research team at the University of Texas initially discussed its usage as a battery electrode in published literature in 1996 as a cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries.
It has achieved a lot of market acceptance because of its inexpensive cost, non-toxicity, the availability of iron in nature, outstanding thermal stability, safety features, electrochemical performance, and specific capacity (170 mAh/g, or 610 C/g).
The cycle life of LiFePO4 chemistry is greater than that of other lithium based technologies. LiFePO4 batteries have a fairly constant discharge voltage, just like nickel-based rechargeable batteries (and better than other lithium based batteries).
LiFePO4 batteries are rated today as probably the safest medium to store energy and the track record of these types of batteries in stationary and high load applications (like electrical busses) have proven that they are safe based on the very low to zero incidents of overheating and explosions to date. The Freedom Lite battery has recorded zero safety incidents since it was launched into the market in 2010.
"During discharge, the voltage remains very stable until the cell is depleted to a low level of SOC (state of charge). This makes it possible for the cell to operate at stable voltages until it is exhausted and substantially increase the power it delivers over a longer period of time," explains Coleman.
Compared to lithium based battery chemistry like LiCoO2 cobalt or LiMn2O4 manganese spinel lithium-ion polymer batteries (LiPo battery), LiFePO4 cells exhibit a slower rate of capacity loss (also known as a longer shelf-life).
Due to LiFePO4's slower loss of energy density over time, a LiFePO4 cell usually has an energy density after one year on the shelf that is comparable to a LiCoO2 Li-ion cell. When kept fully charged, LiFePO4 degrades far slower than other lithium chemistry. Therefore, LiFePO4 is a suitable option for standby use.
The ability to maintain chemical and thermal stability increases battery safety. Compared to LiCoO2 and manganese spinel, LiFePO4 is inherently safer as a cathode material because cobalt, which has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance and may promote thermal runaway, is not present in it.
Due to the P-O link in the (PO4)3 ion is stronger than the Co-O bond in the (CoO2)) ion, the oxygen atoms are released more slowly when the (PO4)3 ion is misused (short-circuited, overheated, etc.). Faster ion migration is supported by this stability of the redox energies.
A LiFePO4 cell that has been fully charged has no lithium left in the cathode. (In a LiCoO2 cell, about 50% is still present.) When oxygen is lost, which usually causes an exothermic reaction in other lithium batteries, LiFePO4 is extremely durable.
LiFePO4 cells are therefore less likely to combust if handled improperly (especially during charge). High temperatures do not cause the LiFePO4 battery to break down.
"The safest sort of lithium batteries are LiFePO4 batteries since they won't overheat and won't catch fire even if they are punctured. LiFePO4 batteries' cathode material isn't dangerous, thus it doesn't provide any risks to human health or the environment. There is no risk of the battery igniting like there is with lithium-ion since the oxygen is securely bound to the molecule," says Coleman.
LiFePO4 batteries can accept a charge from a lead-acid battery charger since the chemistry is so stable. While having a lower energy density than lithium-ion and lithium polymer, iron and phosphate are more plentiful and less expensive to extract, making their costs far more affordable. Depending on usage, the life expectancy of the Freedom Lite LiFePO4 is between 16 and 20 years.
With their high energy density and prolonged cycle life, the Freedom Lite LiFePO4 batteries are a dependable and secure alternative for energy storage. LiFePO4 batteries are expected to become even more effective and economical as technology develops, making them a preferred option for a variety of applications.
Freedom WON Australia is the sole importer and wholesaler of the Freedom WON LiFePO4 batteries in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Their products have proven to be of superior quality and performance, making them the number one choice for any energy storage solution. The products are extremely convenient and easy to install and are proven to last longer. Learn more about them or contact them for more information.
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