Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it
Publicly reported fire incidents at waste and recycling facilities also hit 398, a new high since Fire Rover began compiling ...
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Breakthrough sensor could stop lithium-ion battery explosions, detect gas leaks
Scientists have developed a new sensor capable of detecting hazardous gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries before they lead to ...
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Ultra-thin membrane with 10x energy density for next-gen lithium EV batteries
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) team has developed a game-changing solution: an ultra-thin ...
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After e-scooter explosions, New Rochelle issues warning on lithium-ion battery dangers
New Rochelle is asking apartment dwellers to correctly handle devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Mistakes can lead to ...
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New electrolytes enable safe, stable and fast-charging lithium-metal batteries
In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced battery technologies that can be charged ...
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Using niobium tungsten oxide to allow lithium batteries to charge faster
A team of engineers, chemists and materials scientists in China and the U.S. has found a material that can be used to ...
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VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The PO numbers 1 through 10 (PO-PP001 to PO-PP010) are marked on the back. Power Packs that do not have a PO number are also subject to this recall. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be ...