Any Differences between Lithium Ion And Lithium Iron Batteries ?

1. Different Chemical Makeups:

·A lithium-ion battery usually uses lithium cobalt dioxide (LiCoO2) or lithium manganese oxide (LiMn2O4) as the cathode.

·A lithium-iron battery, or a lithium-iron-phosphate battery, is typically made with lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) as the cathode.

·LiFePO4 is a nontoxic material, whereas LiCoO2 is hazardous in nature

2. Newer Technology:

·Lithium-iron batteries are a newer technology than lithium-ion batteries.

·The phosphate-based technology has far better thermal and chemical stability.

3. Different Lifecycles:

·Lithium-ion batteries have a lifespan of 13 to 18 years with a cycle durability between 400 and 1200.

·Lithium-iron batteries have a cycle durability around 2000.

4. Energy Density:

·Lithium-ion has a higher energy density at 150/200 Wh/kg.

·Lithium iron phosphate has an energy density at 90/120 Wh/kg.

Despite these differences, both types of batteries operate based on a similar principle where the lithium ion in the batteries moves between the positive and negative electrode to discharge and charge1. They are both rechargeable and use graphitic carbon electrodes with a metallic backing as the anodel