Taking the ‘forever’ out of ‘forever chemicals’: we worked out how to destroy the PFAS in batteries
The PFAS in lithium-ion batteries is a major obstacle to recycling or disposing of these batteries safely. But we have a way ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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EV range jumps with breakthrough battery tech promising 97% capacity retention
Researchers at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology (Seoultech) have achieved a significant breakthrough ...
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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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Recycling lithium-ion batteries cuts emissions and strengthens supply chain
Researchers compared the environmental impacts of lithium-ion battery recycling to mining for new materials and found that ...
Judging the environmental impact of lithium battery recycling
Reusing lithium-ion battery materials has a much lower environmental impact than mining the raw material, a study has found ...
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Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Delivers Significant Environmental Benefits
A study finds recycling lithium-ion batteries emits less than half the greenhouse gases of mining and uses one-fourth the ...
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US firm achieves lithium battery breakthrough with liquid to solid electrolyte
Anthro Energy's Proteus is a new class of injectable phase-change electrolytes that impart advanced features into lithium-ion ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
Congress Reintroduces BOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill
The U.S. Congress reintroduced a bill this week that would address the growing threat posed by lithium-ion battery fires, supporting a top priority of the commercial real estate sector to ensure ...