Li-ion battery fire risk reduced by use of Nanodiamonds

[HEXUS]

They prevent dendrites forming and puncturing the battery membranes, say scientists.

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[Sunderas]

As long as the batteries only explode 6 months after purchase (when battery warranty goes bye bye), the industry couldn't care less.

[shaithis]

As long as the batteries only explode 6 months after purchase (when battery warranty goes bye bye), the industry couldn't care less.

The note7 fiasco shows differently.

When you get on a plane and are asked if you have a certain phone (and if you do, your asked to leave it and/or yourself behind!)...then the publicity isn't good!

[CyberScooby]

Does this mean that "batteries are a girls best friend" now?

I agree with shaithis. Yes manufacturers tend to only care about the bottom line but any of them would want to avoid a hugely costly mistake such as the Note 7's