Lithium batteries have become the industry standard for rechargeable storage devices. They are common to University operations and used in many research applications. Lithium battery fires and accidents are on the rise and present risks that can be mitigated if the technology is well understood.
In addition, the battery market for portable electronics is currently dominated by LIBs because of their inherent advantages over other battery systems, such as high specific capacity and voltage, no memory, excellent cycling performance, little self- discharge, and wide temperature range of operation , .
There are two types of lithium battery cells in common use: Primary lithium batteries feature very high energy density, a long shelf life, high cost, and are non-rechargeable. They are generally used for portable consumer electronics, smoke alarms, light emitting diode (LED) lighting products, and outdoor devices.
Lithium battery fires and accidents are on the rise and present risks that can be mitigated if the technology is well understood. This paper provides information to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property. Lithium batteries have higher energy densities than legacy batteries (up to 100 times higher).
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have raised increasing interest due to their high potential for providing efficient energy storage and environmental sustainability . LIBs are currently used not only in portable electronics, such as computers and cell phones , but also for electric or hybrid vehicles .
Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with excellent performance are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), but frequent fires and explosions limit their further and more widespread applications.