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PHD'S PERSPECTIVE + LiFePO₄ Cathode 101 When John Goodenough’s research group invented lithium ion phosphate (LiFePO₄) cathode material in 1996, only one thing stood in the way of commercialization: intrinsically low electrical conductivity. Since then, researchers have sought numerous ways to increase its rate capability, turning to nano-particle or nano-structured materials coated with carbon or doped with elements like aluminum or zirconium. Their research was successful: LiFePO₄ is one of today’s most attractive cathode materials. It’s a smart choice for high-rate and large-capacity lithium ion batteries, thanks to its low raw material costs, long cycle, long-term high temperature storage performance, longer calendar life and outstanding safety. And its momentum shows no signs of stopping: in recent years, LiFePO₄ Li-Ion has been the go-to battery for a range of applications, from power tools to energy storage devices. Despite their popularity, however, Li-Ion batteries can present problems, from performance to abuse tolerance, and they’re sometimes costly. But unlike LiCoO₂ and LiNi_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3O₂, the raw materials for the LiFePO4 cathode are plentiful and cheap. Excluding patent costs, a large-capacity LiFePO4 cell (>10Ah) costs about $1/Ah, a price expected to drop even further once LiFePO₄ is mass produced and used for cost-sensitive applications like HEV, PHEV, energy storage devices and telecom stand-by batteries despite that lithium ion batteries need to overcome cost, performance, abuse tolerance and cycle life issues before they become viable products. As we continue to stay out in front of advancements in cell chemistry, Palladium Energy is working closely with large LiFePO₄ suppliers to ensure the most cost effective, and safe, LiFePO₄ batteries for the world's emerging energy markets. Mark Lin, PhD Senior Research Engineer Palladium Energy IN THE NEWS + Palladium Energy recently secured a win to create batteries for Portable Medical Mobile Computing for hospitals. The devices will have RFID capabilities for patient wrist scans. DID YOU KNOW + Palladium Energy has more than 1,500 employees working from 5 worldwide locations to meet your battery pack needs. Palladium Energy produced 36,040,032 battery packs in 2008 without a single safety issue.	A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Palladium Energy's first eNewsletter, an easy way for our customers, partners and industry colleagues to get the latest news from Palladium Energy and the industry. At Palladium, our approach to corporate excellence mirrors that of our product excellence: to design, build and assess each process with the best expertise, technology and components. It’s also a highly collaborative approach. That’s why we’re active in the industry in many ways, from interacting with customers to participating in regulatory boards and research, and this newsletter is another way to stay connected as we continue to build partnerships and deliver innovation. Our industry demands creativity, responsibility and accountability, something best nurtured in a collaborative environment. It is in this spirit that we look forward to communicating with you on a quarterly basis to share our successes in making the world’s electronic devices safer, more reliable and more effective for our customers and yours. Sincerely, Willie Sanderson, President Palladium Energy PALLADIUM ENERGY'S ENHANCED TESTING LAB A key benefit for Palladium Energy customers is our in-house testing capability. As the only known custom battery pack manufacturer with a certified, in-house, independent testing facility, we consistently help our customers achieve faster time-to-market with the safest, most effective battery solutions. This is an advantage that begins in the earliest planning stages, since we build certification into the design of each of our battery packs. We’re proud to announce our most innovative testing facility yet: an enhanced, 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art testing lab in Shanghai, China. Here, our highly-experienced staff and cutting-edge equipment allow every Palladium Energy battery pack to be tested for performance, quality, environmental factors and safety, especially when it comes to reducing or eliminating the risks associated with lithium-ion and lithium-polymer technology. In addition, our ISO 17025-certified lab holds agency accreditation standards for UL and is able to conduct tests related to IEEE1725, IEEE1625, CE, UN38.3[DoT], Telcordia GR-3150 and other regulatory standards. Since our lab testing results are directly accepted by most major agencies, our customers benefit from faster approvals, quicker time-to-market, reduced costs—and the safest battery pack solutions in the industry. Read more + FIND PALLADIUM ENERGY ONLINE Palladium Energy has a brand new website! At www.palladiumenergy.com, you can find detailed information about Palladium Energy, our capabilities, advancements, news and updates, in addition to useful industry information, from trends in emerging cell chemistries to the hottest new devices and applications our battery packs power. A complete information portal, www.palladiumenergy.com also hosts articles, white papers, case studies and more. The site will be updated frequently, so keep checking back for new content! Visit Palladium Energy online + UPCOMING EVENTS Palladium Energy participates in many industry conferences and tradeshows across the country as well as hosts various events throughout the year. Some upcoming events you can see us at include: MedTrade October 12-15, 2009 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA
	About Palladium Energy Palladium Energy provides custom battery pack solutions for electronic devices and electrical equipment, powering many of the world's top brands in cell phones, personal navigation devices, medical devices and data storage equipment. With a 35-year history, we're an industry leader in the design and engineering of battery systems that optimize performance, dimension, size/weight, time-to-market and cost. We also lead the industry in safety, without a single safety issue in company history - and have one of the only known certified, independent, in-house testing facilities
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