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A practical beginner's guide to the most dangerous failure in modern batteries. Thermal Runaway Basics is written for readers who want a clear, structured, and reliable introduction to battery safety. Each chapter builds step by step: starting with the science of runaway, moving through prevention, detection, and response, and ending with case studies, exercises, and a practical checklist. What this book really covers: Foundations: What thermal runaway is, how it starts, and why it accelerates Risk factors: Design flaws, user habits, aging cells, and environmental stress Prevention: From safe charging routines to quality control and battery management systems Detection: How to recognize early warning signs - heat, swelling, odors, voltage changes Response: Practical steps to contain, cool, and protect people when failure occurs Case studies: Real incidents in phones, laptops, EVs, and energy storage facilities, explained in plain language Future directions: Safer materials, solid-state designs, AI-driven monitoring, and recycling strategies Exercises & checklists: Simple scenarios and daily habits to help beginners apply safety knowledge immediately Who it's for: Students and newcomers to battery technology Engineers, technicians, and safety officers Everyday users of electronics and electric vehicles Anyone who wants to understand battery risks without jargon Unlike dense technical manuals, Thermal Runaway Basics is written in continuous, accessible prose. It combines cultural awareness (why safety matters globally) with practical tools (how to act safely at home, work, or in transit). By the end, readers will not only understand thermal runaway - they'll know how to prevent it, detect it, and respond effectively.

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