Upscaling Lithium-ion Batteries for Small Scale Applications

Abstract

Electricity is a necessity, and batteries are a common way to store and use energy. Different types of batteries such as lithium-ion are used in devices such as laptops and power banks. However, when the battery management system fails, the whole battery pack is often discarded, contributing to waste problems. This paper proposes a solution to reuse these discarded batteries for products like emergency lights and power banks while following safety standards. This practice is common in developed countries but less understood in developing nations like India. This approach can help address electricity shortage in Indian households without having to worry about access to grid electricity.

Keywords

• li-ion
• repurposing
• reuse