Texas Public Radio4h
Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role ...
Sixth Tone6d
In a First, Chinese Scientists ‘Heal’ Lithium Batteries
In a paper published Wednesday, Chinese scientists claim to be able to extend the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by “an ...
Lithium-ion battery may have been to blame for Arlington Heights, Illinois garbage truck explosion
The Arlington Heights, Illinois Fire Department on Tuesday released its final report on a garbage truck explosion that injured two police officers and a firefighter back in December. Fire officials ...
Dallas Innovates13h
UT Dallas Researchers Solve Battery Puzzle That Could Extend Phone Life and EV Range
Lithium nickel oxide, a promising material for next-gen, longer-lasting batteries, keeps failing during charging. Now a UTD team says they've found a fix to make it viable for commercial use. The ...
ConsumerAffairs28d
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Recalls
Many people have phone and tablet chargers all over the house, but if the chargers remain plugged in, even when not charging a device, they could overheat and catch fire. A study by the British ...
Tech Xplore on MSN4d
MRI reveals real-time metal-ion dissolution in lithium batteries, offering insights into performance decline
Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one ...
Ban all e-bikes on NYC transit: Lithium-ion batteries pose too high of a fire danger
On a recent trip, I boarded a subway car with a delivery worker, his e-bike and two lithium-ion batteries. I immediately ...
Science Daily4h
The use of MRI to directly observe metal-ion dissolution in lithium battery cathodes
Over time, batteries break down. Studying this process in-depth with imaging techniques may help us improve the lifespan of batteries.
LAist on MSN9d
The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...