Differences Between Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Metal Batteries
Lithium-Ion Battery. Lithium-ion batteries feature a lithium compound cathode (such as lithium cobalt oxide or lithium iron phosphate) and a graphite anode.The battery operates by shuttling lithium ions between the cathode and anode during charging and discharging cycles. During the charging process, lithium ions move from the cathode to the anode, where they are