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A fire caused by a lithium-ion battery outside a restaurant in NYC trapped a 76-year-old woman, with FDNY officials responding to the incident. Construction has also started in the area, and residents are encouraged to stay updated on local news.
Passengers on American Airlines Flight 2045 from San Francisco to Miami faced nearly a daylong delay after a passenger's laptop caught fire, prompting an evacuation. The fire, likely caused by a lithium-ion battery, led to tense moments and minor injuries for three people. The flight eventually landed in Miami the following morning. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Fazil Khan, a 27-year-old journalist, died in an apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery in New York City, becoming the latest fatality from such fires. The city's fire department has warned about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which have caused a spike in fire-related deaths in recent years. Authorities emphasize the need for safety regulations and consumer awareness regarding the potential hazards of these batteries, commonly found in electric bikes and scooters.
Indian journalist Faizal Khan tragically lost his life in a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery in a New York apartment building, with 17 others injured. The Consulate General of India in New York is providing assistance for repatriating his remains to India. Khan, a data reporter at The Hechinger Report, was remembered as a great colleague and person. The fire department responded to the 2-alarm fire in Harlem, with 18 patients and one fatality reported.
As phones age, their battery performance degrades, leading to symptoms like rapid battery drain, slow charging, overheating, and physical bulging. Checking battery health on iPhone is straightforward, while Android users may need to use specific codes or apps. Tips to prolong battery life include using high-quality chargers, being cautious with power banks, avoiding battery-draining apps, refraining from using the phone while charging, and removing the phone case during charging.
Bissell has recalled over 150,000 Multi Hand Reach and Floor vacuum cleaners due to a fire hazard caused by the potential overheating and smoking of the appliance's battery pack. The recall comes after 17 reports of the vacuum cleaners emitting a burning odor, with six incidents resulting in fires, causing minor property damage and injuries. Customers who purchased the affected products between August 2016 and December 2022 are advised to dispose of the vacuum cleaner and contact Bissell for instructions on depleting the battery and receiving a free replacement appliance.
Bissell is recalling about 150,000 cordless Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners in the U.S. and Canada due to a fire hazard caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries. The recall follows 17 reports of the vacuums smoking, emitting a burning odor, and in some cases, catching fire, resulting in minor property damage and burn injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled vacuums, deplete the battery, and contact Bissell for a free replacement. The affected models were sold at various retailers and online from August 2016 through December 2022.
Researchers have used computer vision, a type of machine learning, to analyze nanoscale X-ray movies of lithium-ion battery electrodes and extract pixel-by-pixel information. This method has revealed physical and chemical details of battery cycling that were previously unseen. The study has already identified a way to improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries by controlling the thickness of the carbon coating on electrode particles. The findings have implications for battery design and could lead to the development of better batteries faster.
John Goodenough, the inventor of the lithium-ion battery, passed away at the age of 100. His groundbreaking work on lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the electronics industry, enabling the wireless revolution and powering devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Goodenough received the Nobel prize in chemistry in 2019 for his contributions. Despite not having formal chemistry training, he made significant advancements in materials science and engineering throughout his career, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field.
Dr. John B. Goodenough, the creator of the lithium-ion battery, passed away at the age of 100. Goodenough, along with Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino, was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for their contributions to the development of lithium-ion batteries. Despite the widespread use of the battery, Goodenough signed away most of his rights and cared little for money. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell praised Goodenough's legacy as a brilliant scientist who improved the lives of billions of people around the world.
John Goodenough, the world's oldest Nobel Prize winner and a crucial figure in the development of the lithium-ion battery, has died at the age of 100. Goodenough was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2019 at the age of 97 for his work on batteries. His discoveries have improved the lives of billions of people around the world, said the University of Texas at Austin, where he worked as an engineering professor. Goodenough and his team had been researching new ways of storing energy, including via a battery made of glass.
Dr. John Goodenough, widely credited as the creator of the lithium-ion battery, has died at the age of 100. Goodenough achieved a major breakthrough in 1980 while at the University of Oxford, making a cathode with layers of lithium and cobalt oxide that produced a stronger voltage while greatly improving safety. His work enabled the development of cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Goodenough received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 and his legacy will likely be felt for years to come.
John B. Goodenough, the scientist who played a crucial role in developing the lithium-ion battery, died at the age of 100. He shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the rechargeable power pack that is now ubiquitous in today’s electronic devices and electric and hybrid vehicles. Goodenough's contribution is regarded as the crucial link in the development of the battery, a linchpin of chemistry, physics, and engineering on a molecular scale. He had been working in recent years on a superbattery that he said might someday store and transport wind, solar, and nuclear energy, transforming the national electric grid and perhaps revolutionizing the place of electric cars in middle-class life, with unlimited travel ranges and the ease of recharging in minutes.
Four electric semi trucks caught fire at the Nikola Corporation building in Phoenix, triggering a large response from hazmat crews. Officials suspect foul play as a vehicle was seen near the trucks before the flames sparked. The lithium ion battery fire is difficult to fight and is emitting a thick black smoke and strong chemical smell. Firefighters are spraying water over the battery fire to cool down the vehicles and prevent extension.
A fire at an e-bike shop in New York City, caused by a lithium ion battery, quickly spread to upper-floor apartments and killed four people. The shop had been cited for safety violations related to the storage and charging of batteries last summer. Lithium ion batteries can overheat while being charged and explode in an intensely hot flare of flame.