US EditionHazard in a box: How to manage the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries increasingly used in consumer goods
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Hazard in a box: How to manage the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries increasingly used in consumer goods
Lithium-ion batteries are in most consumer electronics, from power banks and smartphones to active mobility devices. Although fires arising from the use of these batteries are not commonplace, experts warned that people should take precautions when using them.
We hear more and more about fires caused by lithium batteries. From mobile phones to electric bicycles, these cells have become indispensable in modern life. But are they really safe? The problem is that they are very effective, but can become extremely dangerous in case of failure. Just in 2023, the New York Fire Department (FDNY) reported 268 fires related to lithium batteries, having caused 18 deaths and more than 150 injuries. [...] This art…
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