FROM RISK TO SUSTAINABILITY: IMPROVING LITHIUM ION BATTERY SAFETY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

This paper addresses the critical safety issues associated with the use of lithium-ion batteries, which are indispensable in modern energy storage and various applications. Vehicles that operate on the principle of internal combustion engines produce harmful exhaust gases and are mostly responsible for pollution and global warming. An alternative to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines is electric ones. The battery of an electric vehicle is a very important component that stores energy for its propulsion. Among the familiar, batteries, lithium-ion batteries are the most popular and the most commonly used batteries. Although lithium-ion batteries make up the majority of the rechargeable battery market, there are serious concerns about their safety. Accidents, fires, and explosions of electric vehicles have been reported frequently in recent years. These adverse conditions that impair the safety of lithium-ion batteries include mechanical damage, electrochemical conditions, and thermal conditions. To ensure the overall safety of lithium-ion batteries, safety techniques must be such that they protect against all of the mentioned conditions. The battery must be protected from internal as well as external influences in order to achieve the general safety of lithium-ion batteries. There are various techniques to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries, but improvement in the context of materials is the basic and most important technique to improve battery safety. By contributing to the development of safer lithium-ion batteries, this paper is significant in advancing sustainable energy technologies and promoting a resilient, self-sufficient economy.