51.   The electrode sets are key components in the manufacture of lithium ion batteries.

52.   The market for rechargeable lithium ion batteries has exploded over the last few years, along with the growth of laptop personal computers and cellular telecommunications equipment.

53.   The Prism also includes a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery, a requirement because color screens drain batteries faster.

54.   Demand for lithium ion batteries is rising sharply on the back of rising usage in the personal computer sector.

55.   Titanium lithium ion batteries are used as back-up batteries for solar powered watches, the officials said.

56.   Lithium batteries are mainly used for personal computers, cameras and portable phones.

57.   Sony now produces eight million units a month of lithium ion batteries, which are rechargeable and used for mobile phones and notebook computers.