Fire Safety
Duesenfeld system targets battery cell scrap
German technology development firm says its multistep lithium-ion battery recycling process can yield high-purity elements, including graphite.
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Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our February 2025 issue.
ZB Group technology helps metal recyclers face the future
Amerigo Metals of Atlanta charts a profitable course by turning to THOR shredding equipment provided by ZB Group.
Aqua Blaster takes aim at dust and fire suppression market
Device that attaches to fire hose can provide quick, targeted suppression of flames or dust, its inventor says.
Commentary: navigating shipping regulations for end-of-life and damaged batteries
Navigating the world of battery transportation can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that just don’t seem to fit.
Recycling company using WeSort.AI system to prevent battery fires
WeSort.AI’s BatterySort uses X-ray transmission technology and deep-learning algorithms to identify and sort out contaminants, including lithium-ion batteries.
Machine learning researched as battery fire detection technique
National Institute of Standards and Technology effort uses machine learning to identify telltale sound of lithium-ion batteries hitting flash point.
MRF Operations Forum 2024: Managing the tipping floor
Industry veterans discussed best management practices and experiences—good and bad—when managing material on the tipping floor.
LG Chem material can suppress thermal runaway in batteries
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.
Waste Connections ramps up automation, fire prevention at new Illinois MRF
The new facility in Plainfield, Illinois, employs five levels of fire safety, including compressed air foam units and an on-site high-capacity water tank.
Ohio scrap yard catches fire
Firefighters extinguished blaze at Columbus Auto Shredding in Columbus, Ohio, after three days.
