What Makes Smartphones Explode?

This week Reactions is all about cellphone chemistry. We’re covering the science on why batteries explode, and we’re going to take a look at the lithium ion battery of the future! Find us on all these places: Subscribe! Facebook! Twitter! Instagram! Tumblr! Writer/Producer: Kirk Zamieroski Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Scientific consultants: Danielle Buckley, Ph.D. Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. Kyle Nackers SOURCES Alternative strategy for a safe rechargeable battery - #!divAbstract Making batteries fire resistant with solid electrolytes - Infographic on battery fires by our comrade CC – :// Advances in Lithium Ion Batteries - of lithium ion batteries&ots=iPd7K7okvp&sig=DIPOeUbgwPSBFI6N9GAkBWdpH3E&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=chemistry of lithium ion batteries&f=false Why Do Batteries Explode - Thermal runaway caused fire and explosion of lithium ion battery - NOTE: dimethyl carbonate is not the only type of electrolyte used - see the “Advances in Lithium Ion Batteries” above. Dimethyl Carbonate Electrolytes- Dimethyl Carbonate flashpoint - How Batteries Work - How batteries work - Reduction potentials (Li is the best cathode) Understanding lithium ion batteries - Safety of electrolytes in batteries - Ribière, S. Grugeon, M. Morcrette, S. Boyanov, S. Laruelle and G. Marlair Understanding Thermal Runaway - John Goodenough is on it! - FAA Banned - NTSB cargo alert Examples of lithium ion catastrophes – Laptops - Cellphone - Airplanes banned them - Sansung Galaxy factory fire - Cell - Samsung Note 7 to be refurbished - Why Li-ion batteries keep exploding (WIRED) - How batteries work (MIT Ask) - How electrolytes influence battery safety (2012) - Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others’ butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it’s OK to pee in the pool? We’ve got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Reactions is produced by the American Chemical Society.