The Distribution and Detection Issues of Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries

This paper presents the various ways that lithium-ion batteries are being counterfeited, problems counterfeit present, how they enter consumer market, and difficulties of detection. Simple external visual inspection battery is unreliable. As shown in presented case study, even for same brand batteries, their internal structures different. The current prevention methods focus on manufacturing step. To reduce risk device manufacturers retail stores should characterize receive. In addition, related authorities or organizations set standards to enable a universal tracking method along supply chain prevent from entering market.