Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science.
Renewable energy technologies are one of the highest priority solutions to climate change. Our scientists explore the safety and performance of batteries and other renewable energy technologies to lay the foundation for electrochemical energy storage that is reliable, sustainable, and safe.
Our Research
Our scientific research helps those in the energy storage and energy generation value chains understand safety and sustainability issues associated with battery chemistries and applications, hydrogen generation and transportation, and other energy solutions.
Ongoing Research
Our discovery-driven research helps to understand the safety and performance of energy technologies to mitigate risks.
Future Research
We proactively plan to conduct safety science research on new and emerging energy storage and energy generation technologies.
Research Findings
We openly share our research findings, knowledge, and insights to advance safety science for the greater good.
News & Featured Updates
Be Nice To Your Device
Spread the word on the importance of safely recycling Li-ion batteries and Li-ion battery-powered electronic devices.
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Careers
Work to make the world a safer place. Start a rewarding career at UL Research Institutes with other socially minded colleagues focused on innovation, collaboration, and ethics.