While the lithium-ion batteries in disposable electronic cigarettes are discarded after a single use, they can continue to perform at high capacity for hundreds of cycles, according to a study published December 12 in the journal Joule.
  • Usernameblankface@lemmy.worldEnglish
    28·
    6 months ago

    These are rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The same standard 18650 that has powered laptops, EVs, and power banks.

    They’re packaged inside a single use product, but the battery is rechargeable.

    • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      12·
      6 months ago

      Many products actually have charging ports now. All they need to do is allow users to change out the flavor wick and we will come full circle.

      • Usernameblankface@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        6 months ago

        Yeah, some extra electronics to handle charging would go a long way.

        Buuut, Quality charging controllers cost money the vapes company isn’t going to put in, and overly cheap controllers add a bigger fire hazard.