There’s so much stuff in an e-cigarette

An e-cigarette is a small, battery-driven electrical appliance. In contrast to classical cigarettes, it does not burn any tobacco, but rather electrically heats a fluid (known as “e-liquid”), causing it to give off steam. This is why electronic cigarettes are often also referred to as “e-hookahs” or “vapes” (because they “vaporise” the liquid). There are both disposable and reusable e-cigarettes.

An e-cigarette is a small, battery-driven electrical appliance. In contrast to classical cigarettes, it does not burn any tobacco, but rather electrically heats a fluid (known as “e-liquid”), causing it to give off steam. This is why electronic cigarettes are often also referred to as “e-hookahs” or “vapes” (because they “vaporise” the liquid). There are both disposable and reusable e-cigarettes.

E-cigarettes are comprised of a case, mouthpiece, lithium-ion battery, electrical vaporiser and small tank containing the liquid. Disposable e-cigarettes also have a battery carrier (MOD).

E-cigarettes contain batteries, specifically lithium batteries. The advantage of lithium is that it is extremely light and stores a lot of energy, which can be quickly released. It is therefore also used in smartphone, laptop and electric car batteries. Other valuable raw materials include cobalt, nickel, copper and aluminium, which all need to be put back into circulation.