Chapter 13, Problem 13.96PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: In a short paragraph we need to summarize the Boeing’s solution to the problem of battery fires and the way Boeing handles the problem in the Dreamliner.

Concept Introduction: Lithium-ion batteries are actually a type of rechargeable batteries. At the time of charging, the lithium ions in these batteries move from the positive electrode to the negative electrode and at the time of discharging these ions move back to the positive electrode from negative electrode. The ionic movement is possible because of the electrolyte in the battery.