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Ignition in Lithium-Ion 18650 Batteries
Thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries challenges their suitability for energy storage and electric vehicle applications.…
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Battery Basics
Fire-Resistant Battery Bags – An Intro
We can’t put lithium-ion battery fires out easily, because that’s a job for an expert.…
Battery Basics
Nickel Cadmium Batteries May Overheat
You may be surprised to hear that nickel cadmium batteries may overheat. They are one…
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Smoke From a UPS Aboard a Ship
The International Marine Contractors Association published a post on November 7, 2025, concerning smoke from…
Battery Basics
A Lithium-Ion Battery In The Trunk
Should we leave a lithium-ion battery in the trunk while traveling? That’s the space at…
Battery Basics
Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Be Hazardous
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation…
Battery Basics
What To Do If a Small Battery Overheats
There’s a very small statistical chance of a lithium-ion battery overheating, to the point that…
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Fire Safe Lithium Metal Battery in Sight
Single-use lithium metal batteries use lithium metal as their anode. This distinguishes their chemistry from…
Battery Basics
Be At Home When Charging Batteries
The evidence is mounting that we should be at home when charging batteries, and preferably…
Battery Basics
Why Smartphones Explode Very Occasionally
There are several reasons why smartphones explode very occasionally. Some causes are at least partly…