United Safety launches new lithium-ion battery failure detection sensor

United Safety & Survivability Corporation, Exton, Pa., a global leader in advanced safety solutions, launched its latest innovation, a groundbreaking lithium-ion battery failure detection sensor that could help prevent electric vehicle fires before they happen and sets a new standard in safety for electric vehicles across industries.

Electron-rich metals make ceramics tough to crack

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered a way to make ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking, by building them with a blend of metal atoms with more electrons in their outer shell, unlocking the potential to enable ceramics to handle higher levels of force and stress than before.