Stanford scientists create a 'smart' lithium-ion battery that warns of hazards (Stanford University)

(Source: Stanford University) Stanford Report, October 13, 2014 Stanford's Yi Cui and colleagues have created a lithium-ion battery that alerts users of potential overheating and fire. By Mark Shwartz Mark Shwartz The ultrathin copper sensor is deposited atop a conventional battery separator (white square) as part of an early warning system to alert users that a lithium-ion battery is overheating. Stanford University scientists have developed a "smart" lithium-ion battery that gives ample warning before it overheats and bursts into flames. The new technology is designed for conventional lithium-ion batteries now used in billions of cellphones, laptops and other electronic...