FSRI Releases Introductory Guide to Lithium-Ion Battery Fire and Explosion Hazards
Lithium-ion battery-powered devices — like cell phones, laptops, toothbrushes, power tools, electric vehicles and scooters — are everywhere. Despite their many advantages, lithium-ion batteries have the potential to overheat, catch fire, and cause explosions. UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is conducting research to quantity these hazards and has created a new guide to drive awareness of the physical phenomena that determine how hazards develop during lithium-ion battery incidents and develop strategies to mitigate the associated risks.
The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries sheds light on lithium-ion battery construction, the basics of thermal runaway, and potential fire and explosion hazards.
This guidance document was born out of findings from research projects, Examining the Fire Safety Hazards of Lithium-ion Battery Powered e-Mobility Devices in Homes and The Impact of Batteries on Fire Dynamics. It is a featured resource supplement to the online training course, The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries.
