Exploding smartphones: What's the silent danger lurking in our rechargeable devices?

Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 09:01 in Physics & Chemistry

Dozens of dangerous gases are produced by the batteries found in billions of consumer devices, like smartphones and tablets, according to a new study. The research, published in Nano Energy, identified more than 100 toxic gases released by lithium batteries, including carbon monoxide.

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