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The number of cases of lithium-ion batteries catching on fire is on the rise. This type of battery is used in a variety of everyday products, from smartphones and home electronics to electric bicycles.
With the numerous incidents, the Consumer Affairs Agency and the Ministry of the Environment have taken action. They are urging users and local governments to exercise caution in handling this type of battery.
Lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable, the lithium-ion battery is a groundbreaking technology that could support a society independent of fossil fuels. In fact, the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their contributions to the development of lithium-ion batteries.
They are an indispensable source of energy for daily life and can be recycled as a resource. However, behind their convenience lies a hidden danger….
