Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role can consumers play in keeping themselves and the general public safe?
Lithium-ion battery caused massive Camden scrapyard fire, company says
A lithium-ion battery wrongly delivered to EMR scrapyard in Camden caused a massive fire Friday night, the company said.
Lithium-ion battery likely caused massive junkyard fire in Camden, EMR Metal Recycling says
EMR Metal Recycling said a lithium-ion battery that was "wrongly delivered" to the Camden shredding facility was likely the cause of a massive fire on Feb. 21.
India's Strategic Leap in Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India has partnered with Brandworks Technologies to advance rechargeable battery technology. This collaboration aims to enhance lithium-ion battery R&D,
Company cites lithium-ion battery as cause of major Camden blaze that spurred 100 families to evacuate
EMR Recycling has been the scene of multiple fires over the years, with the last major one in 2022, putting it at odds with some neighbors and a local nonprofit.
BMW Thinks Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Still Improve Before We Need Solid-State
Solid-state batteries are far away and expensive, but BMW's next-gen EVs will offer 30% more range and 30% faster charging than its current cars with better lithium-ion packs.
Neighbors evacuated after lithium-ion battery fire breaks out in Hillyard
Fire officials say they do not know the cause of the fire but it is under investigation and is expected to take "some time."
Massive junkyard fire caused by lithium-ion battery in Camden, New Jersey, USA
On February 22, 2025, in New Jersey, USA, @znimick1 A massive fire at a Camden junkyard was caused by a lithium-ion battery. In the video, thick black smoke was visible from afar as the fire was being controlled.
Lithium-ion batteries to blame for last week's fire in Camden scrapyard, officials say
Officials say lithium-ion batteries caused Friday’s fire at a South Camden scrapyard that prompted more than 100 homes in Camden to be evacuated.
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Vegetable oil is the secret weapon in recycling lithium-ion batteries
Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed a groundbreaking method to extract valuable metals from used lithium ...
Lithium-ion battery sparks dangerous fire in Outagamie County waste management center
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Enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with roll-to-roll compatible flash process technology
A world-first technology has been developed by introducing a roll-to-roll compatible flash process into secondary battery ...
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Columbia Fire Department warns about lithium-ion battery safety risks
The Columbia Fire Department advises being mindful when storing and using devices with lithium-ion batteries after two fires this month that were reportedly caused by them being overcharged and thrown ...
West Bend Fire Department demonstrates new fire extinguisher for lithium-ion batteries
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Fire crews executed a high-angle rescue of an injured hiker along an “icy” ridge in Southington ...
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Rejuvenating lithium-ion batteries by injecting them with a widely compatible carrier molecule
A multi-institutional team of Chinese chemists, molecular engineers, and materials scientists has found a way to rejuvenate ...