Additives keep lithium-ion batteries from catching fire

Processor chips may get all the glory, but if it wasn't for lithium-ion batteries, modern electronics would look like something out of the 1950s. Unfortunately, while they may be compact and long lasting, these batteries also suffer from overheating and can become fire hazards as they get old. Now a team led by Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has come up with an additive that holds the promise of extending lithium battery life while improving safety and performance... Continue Reading Additives keep lithium-ion batteries from catching fire

Section: Science

Tags:

• Batteries
• Lithium-ion
• Safety

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