Truly a flammable component of lithium ion batteries is the electrolyte , an organic solvent combined with lithium salts . Researchers at Chapel Hill, led by chemist Joseph DeSimone , including the replacement of the organic solvent with fluorine polymer perfluoropolyether ( PFPE ) does not prevent a normal reaction , but reduce the risk of fire to almost nothing around .
Interestingly, while the study of PFPE Office of Naval Research for use as a material to prevent marine life at the bottom of boats sticking, DeSimone found to have a similar battery electrolytes used in chemical structure lithium ion . PFPE was also used as a lubricant for heavy machinery and equipment .
The research team is experimenting with expanding and improving conductivity bike battery . The type of battery can also withstand extremely cold environments , if the experiments are successful, could expand its reach in the ocean or aeronautical efforts. For now , however , we are stuck with our lithium ion battery slowly lose charge over time , and often explode in someone 's back pocket
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