Old batteries in household waste pose an often underestimated fire risk. The team from TM Wissen/Servus TV visited the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and took a closer look at the battery testing laboratory. There, it becomes clear how easily lithium-ion batteries can cause fires when disposed of improperly. At the same time, AIT is researching solid-state batteries in its Solid State Battery Lab, which are considered a safer alternative due to their higher energy density and non-flammability. In an interview, Marcus Jahn, head of the Unit Battery Technologies, provides insights into the developments and potential of this forward-looking technology.
The episode can be viewed here (in German): https://www.servustv.com/wissen/v/aak5cclsl4uadulcuwtw/