New lithium-ion batteries with no flammable materials promises to safeguard your laptop against accidental explosion
Still get nightmares when you think what will happen to you if your beloved laptop explodes due to battery? Don’t freak; if German researchers will have their way then exploding laptops will soon be a thing of past thanks to a new prototype lithium-ion batteries with no flammable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Germany has successfully replaced the inflammable organic electrolytes with a non-flammable polymer that retains its shape. Additionally, as it is a solid substance, the electrolyte cannot leak out of the battery, meaning your laptop will be much more safe in future.
ARS Technica reports, “the researchers already have a prototype of the new battery, but don’t expect it to enter the hands of consumers for another three to five years. This is because they believe the battery could use some improvements to its storage capacity and efficiency in delivering power before introducing it to the masses. ISC says that once these improvements are made, the battery could even compete with lead batteries for cars.”
[Via ARS Technica]
