A New Technology Could Prevent Fires Caused by Lithium-Ion Batteries

No short circuits were detected even when the battery cells were used beyond their lifecycle

September 22, 2021

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Solar, Technology
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists have claimed to have invented a battery component that provides an added layer of protection to prevent short circuits, the leading cause of fires in lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The “anti-short layer” can be easily added inside Li-ion batteries to prevent short circuits during charging.

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