Safety Considerations for Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries
This article provides an overview of current standards applicable to rechargeable lithium and lithium-ion batteries.
Scientists Develop Most Comprehensive X-Ray Image of Batteries Ever
Scientists from a multi-institute team have successfully developed the most detailed image of lithium-ion battery electrodes yet.
Hoverboard Recall List Expands Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries
Several brands have issued recall notices for self-balancing scooters/hoverboards due to explosion and fire hazards. The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing... Read More...
The Fall of Lithium Batteries
The crisis surrounding Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is a clear sign that we need new energy options to power our devices, and that lithium batteries are on their way out.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Aren’t So Bad After All
A Swiss research group has proven that we don’t need to rush to reinvent batteries. They have improved the performance of conventional lithium ion batteries without even changing the chemical composition.
Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs
Limoss lithium ion battery power packs for power recliners and lift chairs can overheat and pose a fire hazard. As a result, 2,500 battery packs are being recalled. No injuries were reported, but Limoss has rec... Read More...
New World Record Set for Manufacturing Battery Electrodes
A team of scientists from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new coating technology that increases the production speed of electrode foils leading to reduced costs to manufacture li... Read More...
Researchers Develop Sand-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries
A team of researchers from the Bourns College of Engineering at the University of California Riverside has developed a low-cost method to produce sand-based lithium ion batteries. These batteries are performing... Read More...