New battery shuts down at high temperatures, restarts when it cools
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 13:00
in Physics & Chemistry
The first lithium-ion battery has been developed that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools. The new technology could prevent the kind of fires that have prompted recalls and bans on a wide range of battery-powered devices, from computers to hoverboards.