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  • Tobacco regulatory science
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Electrical engineering

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  • Electronic cigarettes (EC) use is rising, necessitating accurate dose-response data.
  • Variable voltage (VV) ECs offer adjustable power, but their performance is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the battery performance of VV ECs.
  • To determine the actual power output at various settings during simulated vaping.

Main Methods:

  • Six VV EC battery brands were tested.
  • Power output was measured using a single atomizer with two different resistance coils.
  • Tests were conducted at four voltage settings in a blocked randomized structure.

Main Results:

  • VV EC batteries supplied power linearly up to approximately 8.5 watts.
  • Above 8.5 watts, all batteries undersupplied power, plateauing around 9-10 watts.
  • Battery dial settings were accurate when disconnected from an atomizer.

Conclusions:

  • VV ECs undersupply power at higher settings, impacting nicotine and pyrolysis product delivery.
  • Studies correlating VV EC power with effects should measure actual power output to avoid negative bias.
  • Accurate power measurement is crucial for reliable EC research.