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Smart electrolyte offers dual protection against thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries
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Smart electrolyte offers dual protection against thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries

Illustration of safe battery design: Safe LIBs incorporate a thermoresponsive electrolyte operating normally at room temperature. Credit: IMDEA Materials Institute. IMDEA Materials researchers...

Runaway miniature battery makes safety testing more accessible and affordable
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Runaway miniature battery makes safety testing more accessible and affordable

Detection of battery thermal runaway. Credit: Nature Energy (2025). Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and...