American Nanotech Energy launches production of 18650 lithium batteries that do not burn
Nanotech Energy has released an innovative 18650 lithium-ion battery. According to the company, unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, Nanotech’s battery is created using graphene and a patented electrolyte that does not catch fire or explode when exposed to external factors such as damage or temperature. Nanotech promises that such batteries can be used to create safer electric cars, electric scooters, power banks, and electronic devices.
Lithium batteries power modern electronics due to their high power density and ability to store large amounts of energy in a small space. Unfortunately, lithium batteries are sensitive to overcharging, pressure, heat, and other stresses. The liquid electrolyte used inside conventional lithium cells is highly flammable, and a spontaneous fire can start when the separator fails to keep the positive and negative cells separate. This can happen, for example, due to mechanical damage to the battery shell or age.
When this happens, battery fires in electric scooters, electric vehicles, and other devices result in many people being injured and destroying homes and property, as lithium fires are nearly impossible to extinguish with traditional firefighting methods. For example, in one of the recent Tesla electric car fires, it took more than 36,000 gallons of water within an hour to extinguish thousands of burning cells.
The manufacturer says that its Nanotech Energy lithium-ion batteries are manufactured in America and are designed to operate at temperatures from -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to +60°C). Cells do not ignite at temperatures up to 356°F (180°C). The batteries can be manufactured in different sizes for commercial users. Partner Voltaplex is accepting pre-orders for 18650.
