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Coming one year after introducing
the world’s first commercially available 2.4Ah ICR18650 cell, used in laptop
computer applications, the IMR26700 3Ah high-rate cell gives Molicel another
key product to expand their market.
Molicel has been a recognized
industry leader in the research & development of manganese based
lithium-ion cells for the past decade. Using lithium manganese oxide (LiMN204) in the positive
electrode of the new IMR26700 cell allows for a Li-ion cell with higher
discharge rates than ever before. The IMR26700 cell can deliver currents in
excess of 100A.
By eliminating cobalt from the
IMR26700 cell it is possible to produce a much larger cell, while providing
exceptional safety characteristics. Further developments of the IMR26700 cell
will provide fast charge capability, allowing cells to be fully charged in as
little as 15 minutes.
The introduction of the IMR26700
will allow Molicel to enter new markets previously only served by lead acid,
nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries, such as electric bicycles,
power tools and potentially electric or hybrid-electric vehicles. Manganese oxide lithium-ion batteries
are more environmentally friendly than those traditional battery systems.
To support the launch of the new
IMR26700, Molicel has implemented in a new high-speed production line capable
of producing 1.5million cells per month. Molicel began shipping the IMR26700
cells in 2004.
Specifications of the IMR26700 Cell
Cell Type IMR26700
Manganese
Size 26.4mm
diameter; 70mm length
Weight 100g
Capacity 3Ah
Standard Charging Voltage 4.2V
– 2.5V
Energy Density 285Wh/l
Power Density 1500W/kg
at 20 seconds