A list of battery types classified by usage and characteristics.
Overview
Battery Types
Batteries are devices that supply electrical energy through chemical reactions or physical energy conversion. They are broadly divided into single-use primary batteries and rechargeable secondary batteries, with various types existing based on chemical composition and shape, such as alkaline batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and nickel-metal hydride batteries. They are used in a wide range of applications from portable devices to automobiles and industrial equipment.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | rechargeable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALK | alkaline-battery | Alkaline Battery | The most commonly used primary battery with long life and high performance. | Primary Battery | false |
| ZNC | zinc-carbon-battery | Zinc-Carbon Battery | An inexpensive and common primary battery. | Primary Battery | false |
| LIP | lithium-primary-battery | Lithium Primary Battery | A primary battery with high energy density and long shelf life. | Primary Battery | false |
| SLV | silver-oxide-battery | Silver Oxide Battery | A button-type primary battery with high capacity and stable voltage. | Primary Battery | false |
| ZNA | zinc-air-battery | Zinc-Air Battery | A high-capacity primary battery utilizing oxygen from the atmosphere. | Primary Battery | false |
| NIC | nickel-cadmium-battery | Nickel-Cadmium Battery | A durable rechargeable battery, but with memory effect. | Secondary Battery | true |
| NIM | nickel-metal-hydride-battery | Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery | An environmentally friendly and safe rechargeable battery. | Secondary Battery | true |
| LII | lithium-ion-battery | Lithium-Ion Battery | The most widely used rechargeable battery with high energy density. | Secondary Battery | true |
| LFP | lithium-iron-phosphate-battery | Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery | A type of lithium-ion battery with high safety and long life. | Secondary Battery | true |
| LPO | lithium-polymer-battery | Lithium-Polymer Battery | A thin, lightweight rechargeable battery with high shape flexibility. | Secondary Battery | true |
| SLA | lead-acid-battery | Lead-Acid Battery | The oldest and most established low-cost rechargeable battery. | Secondary Battery | true |
| SIB | sodium-ion-battery | Sodium-Ion Battery | An emerging rechargeable battery as an alternative to lithium. | Secondary Battery | true |
| SSB | solid-state-battery | Solid-State Battery | A next-generation rechargeable battery using solid electrolyte. | Secondary Battery (Under Development) | true |