2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon of residue is okay. So, rinse out that peanut butter jar and let it dry ...

Starting June 20, 2025, all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU will feature a new label inside the box, indicating battery life and efficiency. This is an update to the energy sticker ...

Batteries are a particular problem—especially the rechargeable batteries that power yard tools, laptop computers and other electronic devices. These lithium ... a recycling symbol on them.

A couple of years ago, I boarded a flight with two bags in hand: One had my dog, and the other was filled with electronics and batteries. The dog went under the seat in front of me, and the ...

Lyten, the supermaterial applications company and global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, announced today it has produced the United States' first battery grade lithium-metal foil utilizing U.S ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A lithium-ion battery explosion started a fire in the Portland State University engineering building Tuesday morning, according to fire officials. Crews arrived to find ...

Lithium-ion batteries power the majority of today’s portable and battery-operated electronics. While extremely efficient, lithium-ion batteries have limitations that prevent their use in soft ...

A multidisciplinary team at the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed a stretchable, self-healing ...

A common lithium salt has revealed new possibilities for manufacturing cheaper, longer-lasting battery materials. The discovery centers on sublimation, a commonly known process whereby under the right ...

New Yorkers are lining up in opposition to dozens of new lithium-ion battery storage facilities planned across the Big Apple and beyond, over fears they could spark toxic infernos in residential ...

Though rare, serious fire risk posed by power banks seen as a key aviation safety issue Airlines across the globe are tightening regulations surrounding power banks. This raises concerns for ...