Battery cells can be damaged through various physical and environmental factors, leading to reduced performance or complete failure.
Physical Damage
- Impact: Dropping, crushing, or puncturing a battery cell with a foreign object can cause significant physical damage. This damage can compromise the internal structure of the battery, leading to short circuits or other failures (06-Oct-2023).
Environmental Factors
- High Temperatures: Exposure to high temperatures, typically exceeding 130°F (54°C), can cause batteries to overheat (06-Oct-2023). This can lead to thermal overload and potentially trigger a dangerous phenomenon known as thermal runaway.
