All articles on "Li-ion batteries"

The Need for Reuse, Repurposing, and Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries (LiB) and for Battery Characterization and Degradation Diagnosis

Lithium-ion batteries (LiB) are used in various fields, but the disposal of degraded batteries can have an adverse environmental impact and is becoming a social issue, so it is hoped that the reuse of materials and batteries can help to alleviate this problem. In this article, we explain the mechanisms of lithium-ion battery degradation and the battery characterization and degradation diagnosis methods essential for understanding the battery state.

• Li-ion batteries

Technologies and Ideas for Realizing a More Comfortable Society Through Wireless Power Supply (Wireless Power Transfer)

Wireless power supply is a technology that is expected to be used in a wide range of fields such as mobile devices, industrial IoT devices, EVs and other mobility fields, and medical instruments. This article introduces the future vision for wireless power supply, cavity resonance-enabled WPT, one of the wireless power supply technologies being researched and developed by Murata Manufacturing, as well as ideas for applying this technology.

• Li-ion batteries
• Wireless power supply
• IoT
• IIoT
• Smart Factory
• Logistics
• Electric Vehicle (EV)
• Mobility

Providing Components and Solutions for the Automobile Society of the Future: Murata Manufacturing at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025

Murata Manufacturing participated at the Automotive Engineering Exposition, Japan's largest automotive technology exhibition, on May 21, 2025. We unveiled products, technologies, and more that will contribute to improving the reliability of EVs. We will take a look here at some of the notable items we exhibited and our solutions business for mobility.

• Mobility
• Automotive
• Electric Vehicle (EV)
• IoT
• Li-ion batteries
• MF100 Fatigue Stress Meter
• Traffic Counter System

The lithium-ion batteries changing our lives

Part 5: How do lithium-ion batteries contribute to the realization of a sustainable society? A look at the benefits of replacing lead-acid batteries, recycling methods, and the possibilities for the future

It is said that lithium-ion batteries contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. This article examines the reason for this, their recycling method, and their possibilities for the future.

• Li-ion batteries
• Smart City
• SDGs

The lithium-ion batteries changing our lives

Part 4: What are solid-state batteries? An expert explains the basics, how they differ from conventional batteries, and the possibility of practical application.

Solid-state batteries have similar characteristics to lithium-ion batteries and are said to be the “next-generation batteries.” This article examines their characteristics, assumed applications, and challenges to practical application.

• Li-ion batteries
• All-solid-state batteries

The lithium-ion batteries changing our lives

Part 3: Even a Nobel Prize! The history of the spread of lithium-ion batteries

Through what history have lithium-ion batteries evolved? This article looks at the history of lithium-ion battery research, battery lifespan, and how lithium-ion batteries became so popular.

• Li-ion batteries

The lithium-ion batteries changing our lives

Part 2: What are the advantages of lithium-ion batteries and what considerations apply when charging them? Find out why they have various uses, from smartphones to cars.

What are the benefits of lithium-ion batteries? This article examines the benefits and various uses of lithium-ion batteries based on their benefits as well as tips and precautions for charging, etc.

• Li-ion batteries
• Battery life

The lithium-ion batteries changing our lives

Part 1: What are lithium-ion batteries? An expert describes their mechanism and characteristics.

Lithium-ion batteries are used everywhere in contemporary life, such as for smartphone and PC batteries, and in cars. This series of articles explains lithium-ion batteries, including their characteristics and mechanism, and how they differ from lead-acid batteries.

• Li-ion batteries

Technological Innovations in Devices Helping to Accelerate Us Toward a Decarbonized Society

The industrial world is accelerating technological innovation in devices that will help save energy and improve efficiency in industrial products and systems, with the goal of realizing a decarbonized society.

• Decarbonization
• Miniaturization
• Li-ion batteries