Victoria’s fire service has been responding to almost one fire each day caused by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters fear the trend will worsen.

Victoria’s fire service has been responding to almost one fire each day caused by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters fear the trend will worsen.

Victoria’s fire service has been responding to almost one fire each day caused by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters fear the trend will worsen.

Victoria’s fire service has been responding to almost one fire each day caused by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters fear the trend will worsen.

The battery component could use food acids from food waste streams to reduce environmental impacts. Images: UNSWEmerging battery technologies using...

The battery component could use food acids from food waste streams to reduce environmental impacts. Images: UNSWEmerging battery technologies using...

Sometimes cell phones die sooner than expected or electric vehicles don't have enough charge to reach their destination. The rechargeable lithium-ion...

Sometimes cell phones die sooner than expected or electric vehicles don't have enough charge to reach their destination. The rechargeable lithium-ion...

Scientists have created a new sensor that might help prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many...

Scientists have created a new sensor that might help prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many...