Fire-fighting lithium–ion battery doesn’t compromise on performance

By Chemistry World2017-01-31T08:00:00

SEM image of the TPP at PVDF HFP microfibers

Source: Liu et al. Sci. Adv. 2017;3:e1601978

Electrospun device can release flame retardants in the event of a battery short circuit or catastrophic damage

A new safety feature could solve flammability problems associated with lithium–ion batteries. The new device releases a flame retardant chemical into the battery, should it overheat or catch fire.

Safety issues surrounding rechargeable batteries came to worldwide attention last year when the latest Samsung smartphones started catching fire. Now, a team of researchers from Stanford University, US, has developed a safety mechanism that could counter the flammable nature of the liquid organic electrolytes used in these batteries.

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