Safety issues related to Lithium ion battery cells are discussed
controversially in the literature. Generally, there are two different
strategies.
1. Improving the safety by avoiding abuse and protecting the cells
appropriately.
2. Improving the safety of the cells by understanding the mechanisms
causing internal short circuits under mechanical
loading, and by improving the cells or cell components
accordingly.
Farrington [12] suggested that “effective regulations should
promote and maximize safe transportation of lithium batteries
through [.] the elimination of unsafe circumstances”. Sahraei
et al. [13] believe that “advanced constitutive models are needed
for strength/weight optimization and safety assessments of Li-ion