Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

A group of scientists at Aalborg University in Denmark has conceived a new sizing approach for combining PV power generation with hybrid energy storage from lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Firefighters and recycling centers in Kent County are working to bring awareness to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week. Kent County ...

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own electronics and devices with lithium-ion batteries inside ...

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WJW) — The Brunswick Hills Fire department on Wednesday began a campaign to help people properly and safely dispose of used lithium ion batteries. The rechargeable batteries ...