Safety of Lithium Batteries describes how best to assure safety during all phases of the life of Lithium ion batteries (production, transport, use, and disposal). About 5 billion Li-ion cells are produced each year, predominantly for use in consumer electronics. This book describes how the high-energy density and outstanding performance of Li-ion batteries will result in a large increase in the production of Li-ion cells for electric drive train vehicle (xEV) and battery energy storage (BES or EES) purposes. The high-energy density of Li battery systems comes with special hazards related to the materials employed in these systems.The manufacturers of cells and batteries have strongly reduced the hazard probability by a number of measures. However, absolute safety of the Li system is not given as multiple incidents in consumer electronics have shown.- Presents the relationship between chemical and structure material properties and cell safety- Relates cell and battery design to safety as well as system operation parameters to safety- Outlines the influences of abuses on safety and the relationship to battery testing- Explores the limitations for transport and storage of cells and batteries- Includes recycling, disposal and second use of lithium ion batteries