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.
Research initiatives
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Getting Started with Electrochemical Safety
At a time when potentially risky energy storage technologies can be found in everything from consumer products to transportation and grid storage, UL Research Institutes helps to lay the groundwork for energy storage designs that are safe and reliable.
ESRI programs
Let’s Talk! Podcast Series
Hear from scientists and researchers on advancements in electrochemical safety.
Battery Safety Science Webinars
Watch experts discuss their insights on safer battery chemistry and energy storage.
Be Nice To Your Device
How to recycle lithium-ion battery-powered devices today to power tomorrow.
ESRI Events
We bring together key stakeholders and decision-makers from a wide cross-section of the global safety community by hosting and visiting events.
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Partnerships
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Grants
We’re funding scientific research to make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Learn about funding opportunities.
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.