Researchers have designed a working prototype of a lithium metal battery equipped with a built-in fire extinguisher, which is activated if the battery overheats.

New fire-resistant container aims to enhance the safe transport of waste lithium-ion batteries across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

New smart sensors can help detect dangerous internal failures in lithium-ion batteries before they escalate into fires or explosions, say researchers ...

News Center 7’s Letitia Perry talks about a survey that found 1 in 4 Americans don’t even know what lithium batteries are.

Adding fire-suppressing chemicals into batteries can prevent overheating, fires and explosions, cutting the risks for ...