"Investigators are going more often to fires and finding that lithium-ion batteries have been on an uptick, causing more ...

2016 was an especially bad year for lithium-ion batteries. The component's reputation took a hammering in the wake of the Note 7 disaster, and there were numerous cases of other devices (hoverboards, ...

FRX Innovations (TSXV:FRXI) is pleased to announce that its Nofia® flame retardant has been selected for its high performance level as well as its sustainability attributes in lithium-ion battery ...

“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without demonstrated fire-safety benefits for products such as children’s products, furniture, ...

Electric motorcycles could benefit from Deakin University research which makes lithium-ion batteries smaller, lighter and less likely to burst into flame. Research fellows at Deakin’s Institute for ...

ETRI announced the development of a fluorosulfate-based flame retardant additive with greatly improved flame retardant properties, electrochemical stability, and cell performance when compared to ...

In lithium-ion batteries commonly used in electric vehicles, incombustible additives are added to the electrolyte in preparation for the possibility of ignition. ETRI researchers succeeded in ...

As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions. Unfortunately, one common strategy may cause serious health harm and not work to slow ...