lithium ion
-
American Air Authority Bans Some Recalled MacBook Pro Models From Flying, Citing Fire Risk
The Federal Aviation Administration has “banned select MacBook Pro” units from flying in the air after Apple issued a warning that some contained batteries that pose a fire risk, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
-
Dead Set Legends: Australian Scientists Just Worked Out How Zinc-Air Batteries Can Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers at the University of Sydney just worked out how to solve one of the biggest problems standing in the way for zinc-air batteries to replace lithium-ion batteries as our go-to for modern electronics.
-
The Creator Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Just Solved The ‘Exploding Phones’ Problem
John Goodenough, co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery, has a new product in the works. The 94 year old has developed a new formula for solid-state batteries offering three times more power.
-
This Is What Happens Inside And Out When A Li-On Battery Explodes
When a lithium-ion battery begins to overheat, it can get caught up in a vicious cycle known as thermal runaway — causing it to explode and catch fire. Now, researchers have imaged what happens inside and out the battery to understand the process.