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Title: Lithium pacemaker batteries - an overview

Journal Article · · Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5423344

Batteries used as power sources in cardiac pacemakers are expected to have high energy density, long storage and operating life and high reliability. They must be nonhazardous under normal operating as well as abusive conditions. Intensive research activities on the past 10-15 years have resulted in the development of a variety of high energy density batteries using Li as the anode material (Li-batteries). At least six different chemical systems with Li anodes are in use as power sources for cardiac pacemakers. Some basic characteristics of these systems are discussed. 11 refs.

Research Organization:
Wilson Greatbatch Ltd, Clarence, NY, USA
OSTI ID:
5423344
Journal Information:
Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 80-4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English