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Originally Posted by Aire valley
Mmmm..reading that dangerous goods document... I may be wrong but it refers to Lithium metal and Lithium ion batteries.....  Can't see a reference to lithium polymer batteries. !! So , maybe no need to panic...  |
Lithium-ion refers to the technology of the battery. In this technology, lithium ions move from the anode to the cathode during discharge and back when charging.
In Lithium-ion polymer batteries, the difference is that the lithium salt electrolyte is held on a solid polymer, and not in an organic solvent. The advantage is that Li (Lithium-ion) Po (polymer) batteries are cheaper to make, adaptable to lots of different packaging shapes and are more rugged and reliable. The disadvantage is that LiPo batteries hold less energy than a pure LiOn battery. But the principle remains the the lithium technology is in use.
The technology is the same, they are in the same category and they are still not allowed under IATA and Post Office rules. HTH
31-08-2013
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