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Video: Young Boy Injured After Phone Battery Explodes In Mouth
A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
The expert team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed the super-stretchable and highly flexible lithium battery, crafted with non-toxic components. These jelly-like batteries will be safe from punctures or potential toxic d...
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South Korea Battery Maker Arrested Over Factory Fire That Killed 23
The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery maker has been arrested over a factory fire that killed 23 people in June, a local court told AFP Thursday.
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20 Bodies Found As Fire Breaks Out In S Korea Battery Factory: Report
Around 20 bodies have been found at a South Korean lithium battery factory after a massive blaze on Monday, the Yonhap news agency said, with firefighters saying they were still searching the building.
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Tesla Plans Lithium Refinery In Texas, Seeks Tax Relief
Tesla Inc is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles.
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Nobel Prize Winner, Battery Pioneer, John Goodenough Dies At 100
John Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion battery that revolutionized modern life, has died at the age of 100, the University of Texas announced.
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EVs Will Increase India's Dependency on China for Raw Materials, Battery Production: Report
Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI.
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India Finds Huge Lithium Reserves, Here's Why It's A Big Deal
India is looking for ways to get more lithium to push its EV policy forward. This discovery will help in it.
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Tesla Plans Lithium Refinery In Texas, Seeks Tax Relief
Tesla Inc is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles.
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Video: Young Boy Injured After Phone Battery Explodes In Mouth
A viral CCTV clip shows a young boy suffering burn injuries after biting a lithium phone battery, triggering a violent chemical explosion.
-
Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
-
Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
-
Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability
The expert team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed the super-stretchable and highly flexible lithium battery, crafted with non-toxic components. These jelly-like batteries will be safe from punctures or potential toxic d...
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South Korea Battery Maker Arrested Over Factory Fire That Killed 23
The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery maker has been arrested over a factory fire that killed 23 people in June, a local court told AFP Thursday.
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20 Bodies Found As Fire Breaks Out In S Korea Battery Factory: Report
Around 20 bodies have been found at a South Korean lithium battery factory after a massive blaze on Monday, the Yonhap news agency said, with firefighters saying they were still searching the building.
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Tesla Plans Lithium Refinery In Texas, Seeks Tax Relief
Tesla Inc is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles.
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Nobel Prize Winner, Battery Pioneer, John Goodenough Dies At 100
John Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion battery that revolutionized modern life, has died at the age of 100, the University of Texas announced.
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EVs Will Increase India's Dependency on China for Raw Materials, Battery Production: Report
Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI.
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India Finds Huge Lithium Reserves, Here's Why It's A Big Deal
India is looking for ways to get more lithium to push its EV policy forward. This discovery will help in it.
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Tesla Plans Lithium Refinery In Texas, Seeks Tax Relief
Tesla Inc is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles.
