Posts Tagged: Lithium Ion Batteries

Stanford Scientists Design Fire-Safe Lithium-Ion Batteries

Stanford Scientists Design Fire-Safe Lithium-Ion Batteries

A few months back, we discussed the combustion risk associated with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be found just about everywhere, and last year they made headlines when the lithium-ion batteries in Samsung’s Note 7 smartphones started spontaneously bursting into flames, ultimately prompting the company to issue a complete recall of the phones. Any lithium-ion… Read more »

Lithium Ion Battery Fire Safety

Lithium Ion Battery Fire Safety

Recently, lithium ion battery fires made global news headlines when the batteries in Samsung’s Note 7 smartphones started bursting into flames, causing property damage and injuries to users. The company has since recalled the phones, and its engineers are still working to determine the root cause of the fires. The fires in Samsung’s phones may… Read more »