These Lithium-Ion Batteries Can't Catch Fire Because They Harden on Impact (Video)
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 10:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Lithium-ion batteries commonly used in consumer electronics are notorious for bursting into flame when damaged or improperly packaged. These incidents occasionally have grave consequences, including burns, house fires and at least one plane crash. Inspired by the weird behavior of some liquids that solidify on impact, researchers have developed a practical and inexpensive way to help prevent these fires.