US EditionTweaked Lithium-Ion Battery Can Be Pierced without Catching Fire
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Anti-Aging, Acupuncture and Health NewsTweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem
Lithium-ion batteries tend to catch fire when they are damaged, but a simple change in electrolytic material can put an end to the vicious chemical circle that causes the problem. Nail penetration tests on a commercial battery (top) and on one with a modified electrolyte (bottom) Change only one of the materials [...]
Optimized Lithium-Ion Batteries: Capable of Penetration Without Ignition
Nail penetration tests on standard batteries (top) and those with enhanced electrolytes (bottom) Professor Yi-Chun Lu, Chinese University of Hong Kong Altering just one material in lithium-ion batteries could mitigate the risk of uncontrollable fires resulting from punctures or bends, paving the way for safer battery production in the coming years. Lithium-ion batteries found in [...] The post Optimized Lithium-Ion Batteries: Capable of Penetrat…
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