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Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk

  • Written by Apparao Rao, Professor of Physics, Clemson University
Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the riskIn June 2023, a fire started at this e-bike shop in New York City and spread to upper floors of the building.AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge faster and...

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