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Researchers identify new class of non-flammable electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

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Commercial Lithium-ion batteries usually contain an electrolyte that is dissolved in flammable organic solvents; damage to the battery from a variety of causes can result in fire, sometimes with catastrophic effect. —Dominica Wong, lead author. Dominica H. That makes this electrolyte stand apart from previous discoveries.

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