Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are currently the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, powering countless portable ...

According to the scientists at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) of Germany, a certain phenomenon occurs when charging lithium-ion batteries that greatly leads to short circuit and reduced ...

The batteries are at risk of being crushed by lorries, causing them to explode dangerously in bins or at waste sites. This ...

A man has caught fire after a powerbank burst into flames in his pocket at Melbourne Airport’s international Qantas business ...

Leading waste firm Biffa reveals it has found 840,000 discarded vapes in the space of just four months - as well as the ...

A North Carolina fire department is reminding others about lithium-ion battery safety after the assistant fire chief’s dog got his paws on a lithium-ion battery device and started a fire. The Chapel ...

Electric vehicle battery. Provided by Getty Images Bank A Korean research team has developed a new electrode structure that ...

Don’t buy a device with a rechargeable battery unless it comes from a reputable brand and seller, and be extra careful when charging e-scooters and e-bikes at home.

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

LiPo battery bags claim to protect against fires and explosions. But how effective are they really, and who actually needs ...