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New lithium batteries have built-in fire extinguishers
A team led by molecular chemist Ying Zhang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Chemistry recently developed a ...
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Researchers unveil efficient, eco-friendly method for recycling lithium-ion batteries
In a major step forward for sustainable energy technology, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), led by ...
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Lithium battery with built-in fire suppressant could make EVs and gadgets much safer
Lithium metal batteries promise far more energy storage than current lithium-ion cells. They can deliver up to ten times the ...
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Built-in fire extinguishers can prevent battery explosions
Adding fire-suppressing chemicals into batteries can prevent overheating, fires and explosions, cutting the risks for ...
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Researchers develop game-changing method to create safer, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries
With the recent global push toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is ...
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What are lithium-ion batteries and why do they cause fires? - NY1
How should lithium-ion batteries be charged and stored? The FDNY advises against charging a lithium-ion battery under a pillow, on a bed, near a door or on a couch.
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Harvard’s wriggling robot swarm mimics blackworms to move as one on land and water
Inspired by California blackworms, Harvard’s new swarm robot tangles, moves, and thinks like a living blob, on land and in water.
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US cooling tent cuts radiant temperature by 10°F without blocking the view
UCLA engineers tested a transparent canopy that blends water-cooled panels with infrared-reflective film to slash outdoor feel by 10°F ...