Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
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How it started
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, and that's a problem. From exploding e-bikes in stairwells to lithium-ion power banks combusting midflight, the volatile nature of traditional liquid electrolytes has become an undeniable public safety hazard.
In 2025, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) i …