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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
Superionic compound with liquid-like dynamics shows promise as solid-state battery electrolyte
Superionic materials are a class of materials that simultaneously present properties that are characteristic of solids and ...
Nano One Provides Shareholder Update
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / Nano One® Materials Corp. (TSX:NANO)(OTC PINK:NNOMF)(Frankfurt:LBMB) ("Nano One" ...
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New Catalyst Promises to Unleash the Potential of Lithium-Air Batteries
1,3-dimethylimidazolium iodide significantly enhances lithium-air battery efficiency and longevity by optimizing electrochemical reactions and anode stability.
E3 demonstrates battery-grade lithium carbonate production
E3 Lithium (TSXV:ETL), a mining and development stock, has produced battery-grade lithium carbonate at demonstration scale at its laboratory in Calgary ・The demonstration achieved 99.71 per cent ...
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Scientists develop novel catalyst for longer-lasting lithium-air batteries
Lithium-air batteries have the potential to store much more energy than the lithium-ion batteries we use today, making them ideal for electric vehicles and other high-power needs. However, their ...
China’s lithium-air battery breakthrough achieves 960-hour life, 95.8% efficiency
Researchers develop a catalyst boosting lithium-air batteries with 0.52V, 960-hour stability, and 95.8% efficiency, advancing energy storage.
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Flame retardants in battery enclosures may do more harm than good
As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions.
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Humanity needs to diversify its lithium sources
The low-carbon transition needs batteries. And those need lithium. Fortunately, the metal is abundant, and science is getting ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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Lithium-air batteries: A novel catalyst improves performance and lifespan
Lithium-air batteries have the potential to outstrip conventional lithium-ion batteries by storing significantly more energy at the same weight. However, their high-performance values have thus far ...