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Tweaking Lithium-Ion Electrolyte for Safety
Lithium-ion batteries seem to be everywhere we go, but they have a risky habit of causing fires. Often, users are…
Aircraft Battery Fires Smouldering On
Passenger aircraft battery fires remain a threat, despite efforts by operators and regulators. No airline would probably survive long, if it…
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The lead battery that Gaston Planté invented in 1859, was the first ever rechargeable battery. In those early days of…
It’s a no-brainer really, when we think things through carefully in terms of cause and effect. We should stop looking…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances are synthetic chemicals that are resistant to heat, grease, oil, and water. Scientists call them…
There are plans afoot to begin recovering and recycling EV batteries in Guangdong Province, China. The chosen site will be at the…