To put a stop to this, the LG Chem team has developed the SRL, which is made of a composite material that changes its resistance as temperature increases. Because of this, it can act as a “fuse,” blocking the flow of electricity as overheating starts.

The company has developed a composite material that changes its electrical resistance based on temperature, blocking the flow of electricity in the early stages of overheating.

LG Chem announced today that its Platform Technology R&D team has developed a temperature-responsive Safety Reinforced Layer (SRL), a material designed to suppress thermal runaway. In collaboration with Professor Lee Minah's team from the Department of Battery Engineering at POSTECH,

LG Chem has announced that its Platform Technology R&D team has developed a temperature-responsive Safety Reinforced Layer (SRL), a material which is described as capable of surpressing thermal runaway.

LG Chem has presented a new method to prevent thermal runaway in batteries. The core of the approach is a material placed inside the battery cell that becomes a barrier when it overheats, thus preventing battery fires at an early stage.

A new technology developed by LG Chem scientists could revolutionize battery safety. An innovative protective layer that responds to temperature changes offers a potential solution, promising electric car users greater peace of mind and trust in their vehicles.

A new technology developed by LG Chem scientists could revolutionise battery safety. An innovative protective layer that reacts to temperature is a potential solution that would provide electric car users with greater peace of mind and trust in their vehicles.