One of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery has developed a new kind of cell that charges faster, lasts longer, and is safe from overheating or exploding. Future vaping innovation will depend on improvements in battery technology. As vape devices incorporate more features and power, and safety becomes a primary goal, batteries that perform reliably for longer periods and with less risk are a necessity. Now a team at the University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering, led by 94-year-old lithium-ion inventor Prof.

John Goodenough, have developed the first all-solid-state batteries. The new tech could be used wherever lithium-ion cells are used now, including electric cars, small electronics, laptops…and vape mods.“We believe our discovery solves many of the problems that are inherent in today’s batteries,” Goodenough said in a UTA press release. The new cells have at least three times the energy density of lithium-ion cells. That means they’ll last much longer in devices. Even better, they allow for more charging/discharging cycles, and charge much more quickly — in minutes rather than hours. But the most exciting news — for vapers anyway — is that the battery formula prevents overheating.

The cells operate at lower temperatures, and they’re more stable. They use solid glass electrolytes, instead of liquid like in lithium-ion cells. The glass formulation allows the use of sodium in the batteries instead of lithium. Sodium (salt) can be harvested from sea water and recycled more easily. A good battery charger provides the base for batteries that are durable and perform well. In a price-sensitive market, chargers often receive low priority and get the “after-thought” status. Battery and charger must go together like a horse and carriage. Prudent planning gives the power source top priority by placing it at the beginning of the project rather than after the hardware is completed, as is a common practice.

Engineers are often unaware of the complexity involving the power source, especially when charging under adverse conditions. Lithium ion batteries have been a popular topic in the news lately because when lithium ion batteries fail, they can do so in a sensational fashion. Lithium ion batteries have the ability to burst into flames. And as batteries have gotten both smaller and more powerful, lithium-ion problems have been popping up more frequently.

Modern quality Lithium-Ion batteries do not have the memory issues that older rechargeable batteries had. “Topping off” your battery is better for it than allowing it to completely discharge before recharging it. After a few charge cycles, your battery will be “broken in” and you’ll get the full benefit of the mAh. A typical Lithium-Ion battery is good for about 500 charge cycles. The overall lifespan of the battery is dependent upon how frequently you charge the battery. As the battery ages the life span of a single charge will shorten and the battery should be replaced. We hope this is helpful and informative. The batteries we sell are manufactured by LG. If you’d like more detailed information about the batteries, you can get manufacturing and stress testing information from them.

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