Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to ...

NFPA warns of rising lithium-ion battery fire risks during Fire Prevention Week, offering tips for safe use, charging, and ...

In anticipation of National Fire Prevention Week, rescue crews are providing tips on how to properly handle lithium-ion ...

What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That's the idea behind a ...

Rice University scientists unveil a new lithium-filtering membrane that speeds extraction and cuts environmental impact.

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, scooters and electric cars — but the increasingly common energy source can spark fires so intense that they challenge veteran firefighters. The fires burn hotter, ...

The science pros at The King of Random warn against a dangerous lithium battery experiment you should never try.

BATTERY IS LIKELY TO BLAME FOR A HOUSE FIRE IN MILTON. THE FLAMES SWEPT THROUGH A HOME ON. CHARLES IN MILTON YESTERDAY EVENING. LAST NIGHT. NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT YOU CAN SEE THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE ...

The nation’s aviation regulator is urging airlines to ramp up messaging about the dangers of lithium battery fires—but did not mandate any policy changes. The average airline passenger packs four ...

Breakthroughs in battery recycling and solid-state electrolytes published in prestigious journals highlight WPI’s leadership in advancing energy storage for electric vehicles and consumer electronics ...

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The MIT study has created a new model, called the Coupled Ion-Electron Transfer (CIET) model, to advance lithium-ion batteries. The new model redefines the fundamental chemical reaction known as ...