extend Li Ion battery life

How to Extend the Life of Your Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

Most lithium-ion batteries are rated for 300 to 500 full charge cycles, although high-quality cells (Paleblue's) can exceed 1000 cycles with proper care.
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Are Rechargeable Batteries Safe for Kids' Toys?

Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, efficient, and increasingly common in kids’ toys, particularly those with advanced features. With proper handling, charging, and storage, they are safe for children to use and play with and they offer...
battery FAQs

Battery FAQs

Last Updated: July 2025 Is it normal for a battery to get warm in my pocket?No, a battery should not heat up when idle. Storing batteries in your pocket can cause a short circuit, leading...
power capacity of aa batteries

The Science of mWh: Power Capacity in AA Batteries

The mWh, or milliwatt-hour, is another essential metric that takes into account both the capacity and the nominal voltage of the battery, offering a broader view of its energy potential.
rechargeable batteries

From Waste to Wealth: The Lifecycle of Recycled Batteries

Recycling batteries plays an important role in contributing to  a more sustainable future. By recovering valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, battery recycling reduces our dependence on mining and refining new raw materials while...
prepping for power outages

Prepping for a Long Power Outage

In most cases, power outages don’t last for days at a time; even if they’re disruptive, they don’t create an emergency situation. However, you should always be ready for when a power outages lasts longer...
paleblue's lithium ion batteries

What are Lithium-Ion Batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries (or li-ion batteries) are the most popular type of rechargeable battery worldwide. They’re used in a huge range of applications, from pacemakers to electric vehicles and more.
battery charge memory

Do Lithium Batteries Have a Charge Memory?

Charge memory, also known as the memory effect, is a phenomenon in which a rechargeable battery “remembers” its typical pattern of charging and discharging.
comparing batteries

Comparing Lithium vs. Alkaline Batteries

Most common household devices use alkaline batteries by default, but many of them are designed to use lithium batteries instead. These two types of batteries may often have a similar shape and size, but their...