Explain what kind of advantages and benefits have been enabled by the implementation of Li ion batteries in the device. Describe disadvantages, if applicable
The Li-ion battery has quickly become the battery of choice for a number of portable electronic and mobile applications, surpassing the rechargeable batteries using aqueous electrolytes that were previously used (e.g., NiMH, Ni-Cd, Pb-acid). Identify a type of device or commercial product that is currently powered by a Li-ion battery, but may have been powered by an aqueous rechargeable battery in the previous versions. The product need not be manufactured by the same company. As an example where the device is an electric car, Tesla uses Li-ion batteries in their cars, while the first Toyota Prius used a NiMH battery. Address all the points below. a) What are the specifications of the Li-ion battery being used (e.g., energy/capacity/voltage, dimensions, weight/volume) and some relevant performance characteristics (e.g., time it can be used before needing to be recharged)? b) Repeat part a), but for the aqueous battery used in the legacy version of the device. c) Provide an explanation for why these particular aqueous batteries were initially chosen for the application (if not specified, include your own opinions, and justify them). d) Explain what kind of advantages and benefits have been enabled by the implementation of Li ion batteries in the device. Describe disadvantages, if applicable. e) Please provide links or full citations to all sources used.
