Everyday items such as laptops, smartphones, smart watches, etc., use lithium-ion batteries. Although these batteries are used daily and continuously, they become extremely dangerous if managed poorly, for instance, if they end up in the trash or recycling bin. Single-use, non-rechargeable, nontoxic, and dry cell batteries can be thrown out in the trash, not Lithium-ion…
One of the most hazardous obstacles faced by e-scrap facilities is the risk of battery fire. Lithium Ion batteries can be especially dangerous when damaged, including causing fires and explosions, and many facilities do not have enough workers trained to handle them. In order to move scrap batteries safely downstream, facilities must make sure that…
We face dozens of issues with technology every day. Swollen batteries, faulty routers, overheating, data security etc., the list goes on. One issue we’ve all faced is the laptop that won’t turn on.You turn it off, but it simply refuses to power back on no matter how many times you press the power button. Maybe…
During the course of this series, we’ve covered many common problems electronics consumers encounter including, the case of the faulty router, the great mystery of whether or not to use public wifi, and perhaps the most common issue of a wet smartphone. Today we’re here to discuss another common issue most electronics owners have faced…
We’ve embraced the IoT lifestyle but are you ready for a greener life filled with disposable IoT devices? Researchers are currently working towards commercializing a non-hazardous, bacteria-powered miniature battery that will help propel the Internet of Disposable Things (IoDT). The devices could help in myriad of ways, but researchers are most hopeful about integration in…
As lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries continue to electrify our world, experts say over 11 million ton of spent Li-ion batteries will be discarded from now to 2030. This means a very significant opportunity exists for the lithium ion battery recycling industry. The prospect of a growing lithium ion battery (LIB) recycling industry is real, recycling is…