Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.

A fire investigator determined the fire was started by thermal runaway from a lithium-ion battery that was among the ...

As holiday shoppers buy more devices powered by lithium‑ion batteries, safety concerns are rising. Fires linked to these ...

Samsung is teaming up with US tech company Solid Power and German auto giant BMW to put the batteries on the road by the end ...

Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday items like smartphones, vapes, toys, tools and e-scooters. But if not handled ...

An NBC News investigation looked into the risk posed by rechargeable batteries onboard planes. The FAA reports a potential ...

NBC's Tom Costello examines the risk of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes. A crowded airliner can carry as many as 1,000 ...

A Honolulu fire caused by a lithium-ion battery displaced nine and caused $905,000 in damages, leading to warnings about the ...

Researchers suggest a minor alteration in lithium-ion battery design could significantly decrease the risk of fire incidents.

Kaua‘i Fire Department provides safety tips for lithium-ion battery use to prevent fires and toxic off-gassing.

NWRA, ReMA, And SWANA Release Draft Guide to Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Management at Materials Recovery Facilities. The ...

Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades. Graphite is crucial ...