Battery Basics
Lithium-Ion Batteries Exploding in Classroom
Fire Rescue.1 announced news of lithium-ion batteries exploding in a Portland University classroom. We don’t…
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Battery Basics
Charge Safely, Sleep Soundly at Night
The Devon and Somerset Fire Rescue Service in England, has launched a ‘Charge Safely, Sleep…
Battery Basics
Flat Starter Batteries Disrupting Early Mornings
There can be few things quite as annoying, as flat starter batteries refusing to do…
Battery Technical
Round Trip Efficiency and Battery SOH
The round trip of a battery refers to one complete recharge – discharge cycle. Two…
Battery Basics
How Lead-Acid Batteries Age and Fail
No electro-chemical battery lasts forever, and that is true of every battery type across the…
Battery Basics
Why Smartphones Explode Very Occasionally
There are several reasons why smartphones explode very occasionally. Some causes are at least partly…
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Aircraft Battery Fires Smouldering On
Passenger aircraft battery fires remain a threat, despite efforts by operators and regulators. No airline would…
Battery Basics
How to Extinguish Lithium Battery Fires
Lithium-ion batteries are generally safe if manufactured and used correctly. Although with the current volume…
Battery Technical
Solid Electrolyte Interface Trips Lithium-Metal
The solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is a passive layer that forms between the electrolyte and…
Battery Basics
Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Thermal runaway is an uncontrolled chemical reaction that releases heat into the environment for as…