➀ Anker is recalling half a million power banks due to fire and explosion risks;
➁ The affected models include various Anker power banks with lithium-ion batteries;
➂ The recall affects 481,000 power banks sold from August 2023 to June 2025.
Recent #Lithium-ion news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Southwest Airlines has updated its policy regarding portable chargers, requiring them to be visible while in use.
➁ This is the first such policy implemented by a U.S. airline.
➂ The new rule is effective starting May 28, 2025, and aims to enhance safety due to the risk of overheating and fires associated with lithium-ion batteries.
➀ An advancement in battery chemistry is promising smaller, lighter, and cheaper Li-ion cells without compromising performance at the end of life; ➁ Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory identify cathode hydrogenation as the primary cause of lithium battery degradation; ➂ Mitigating self-discharge could lead to a future of improved rechargeable batteries.