Join us as we explore key approaches to improving Li-ion battery safety & overcoming new industry challenges.
Lithium-ion batteries have become an integral part of the electrification movement, powering a wide range of applications in mobility markets and beyond. As the demand for high-performance batteries continues to grow, it is crucial to address the safety concerns associated with their use. While lithium-ion batteries offer numerous advantages such as high energy density and long cycle life, they are also prone to safety risks such as thermal runaway, which can lead to fires and explosions if not properly managed.
Consumers are eager for cutting-edge products that offer enhanced performance and longer battery life, driving companies to push the boundaries of innovation in order to deliver new and exciting electrification solutions. This push can sometimes lead to cutting corners to save time and costs.
Increasing market pressure and competition can fuel cost-cutting measures, which can come at the expense of safety. Additionally, supply shortages, coupled with increasing demands, have resulted in counterfeit cells infiltrating the supply chain, adding another layer of safety issues facing engineering firms and manufacturers of lithium-ion battery modules and packs, and creating quality and reliability concerns.
Key Approaches to Improving Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Ensuring the safety of lithium-ion batteries requires a collaborative approach involving engineering firms, manufacturers, regulators, and consumers, all of whom play a critical role in designing and producing batteries that meet stringent safety standards.
To read more about these key approaches, read the full article here.