Nanowires could make lithium ion batteries safer
(PHYSorg.com Nanotechnology)

From cell phones and laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are the power source that fuels everyday life. But in recent years, they have also drawn attention for catching fire. In an effort to develop a safer battery, scientists report in the ACS journal Nano Letters that the addition of nanowires can not only enhance the battery`s fire-resistant capabilities, but also its other properties.