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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Vishwam Sankaran

Chinese scientists create ‘safe’ lithium battery that works well even after overheating

Chinese scientists have developed a ceramic-based lithium-ion battery that can withstand high temperatures, an advance that they claim offers “superior safety”.

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in electric vehicles as well as in gadgets like smartphones, watches and medical implants.

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