With more lithium-ion batteries comes more fire risk. San Diego now has an expert for that.
Rob Rezende was heading home from a hazmat conference in Sacramento when people started texting him about a lithium-ion battery fire in Escondido. Before his plane took off, he watched drone footage on his phone showing smoke and flames erupting from a container at the SDG&E energy storage facility on Sept.
Chicago Fire Department warns of spike in fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.
Affordable zinc-ion battery built using office laminator can replace lithium cells
Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University have developed a safe and low-cost aqueous zinc-ion battery (AZIB) using a modified polymer.
All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes
"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”
Chicago Fire Department issues warning about lithium batteries
These batteries are everywhere – cell phones, laptops, scooters, bikes, power tools and vaping devices. Increasingly, they’re causing fires.
FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay
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Chicago fire officials sound alarm on surge of lithium battery fires
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
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A materials scientist seeks to extract lithium from untapped sources
Lithium is an essential ingredient for batteries in electric vehicles but getting enough will become a problem.
Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium
As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is ...
Boating5d
The Basics of Lithium Marine Batteries
Lithium batteries have opened up an entirely new category of electrical power for boats. That is due to their energy ...
‘Wait, whaaat’: Homeowner shows what happens when you throw lithium batteries in the trash
According to the National Waste & Recycling Association, lithium batteries can spark dangerous fires. This happens if the ...
A Vast, Untapped Source of Lithium Exists in The US
Lithium is arguably the most important element in the nation's renewable energy transition – the material of choice for ...
Smartphone batteries got a major upgrade and you didn't even know it
Every few months, we hear about new battery tech, but it usually doesn't pan out. However, our phone batteries quietly got a ...
Lithium Gets a Charge, but Oversupply Still Looms
The metal, which is used to make batteries for both gadgets and electric vehicles, has been on a roller-coaster ride in ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Lithium fires a major roadway hazard
A fire that didn’t burn out was once considered a miracle. Now it’s a hazard faced by Nevada motorists. On Tuesday, two trucks crashed in Nye County. One was carrying wood. The other was hauling ...
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Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
These efforts are about to be given a big boost. Recent breakthroughs in recycling, together with a spate of technological ...
State engineer doubles down on approval of controversial Utah lithium drilling project
The state engineer has just doubled down on her approval of lithium drilling on the Green River despite ongoing concerns ...