SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The fire that crippled South Korea’s National Information Resources Service last week is being traced to an aging lithium-ion battery, sharpening scrutiny of the country’s battery sector at a time when the industry is already grappling with slowing electric vehicle demand, expiring U.S. subsidies and intensifying competition from China. Authorities [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A research team from KAIST, led by Professor Il-Doo Kim, in collaboration with Professor Ji-Young Lee’s team at Ajou University, has developed a groundbreaking eco-friendly method for manufacturing protective films for lithium-metal batteries. The innovation significantly enhances battery lifespan and environmental sustainability, the researchers announced on Monday. Lithium metal is [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –A recent spate of lithium battery-related incidents in South Korea has thrust the safety and environmental concerns surrounding these ubiquitous power sources into the spotlight. From public transportation mishaps to industrial accidents and mounting disposal challenges, the risks associated with lithium batteries are becoming increasingly apparent. On July 1, a [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A devastating fire at a primary battery manufacturing plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, has once again brought the safety risks of lithium batteries into sharp focus. The blaze, which broke out at 10:31 a.m. on June 24 at the Aricell factory in Hwaseong’s Seosin-myeon district, has claimed the lives [...]
HENGELO, The Netherlands, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Lithium battery specialist Super B (www.super-b.com) and cell supplier Lithium Werks B.V.(www.lithiumwerks.com) have signed a multi-year agreement that will secure worldwide supplies of lithium ion batteries to customers across the world. Under the agreement, Lithium Werks, a fast-growing lithium battery and portable power solutions group, will gear [...]