"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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...