Thermal Runaway Effluent Gases Pose Explosive Hazards in Li-ion Batteries: Study Exposes Dangers in Residential Settings
Los Angeles, California – Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in everyday devices like power tools, scooters, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, pose a potential explosion hazard due to thermal runaway effluent gases (TREG). These gases, composed mainly of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane, can accumulate in enclosed spaces and lead to dangerous explosions. … Read more