Compared with EC/DMC, the EC/EMC electrolyte exhibits faster temperature rise, earlier gas venting, lower critical ignition heat flux, and higher effective heat of combustion, indicating higher fire hazard.
Wen, Yang · Luo, Zhenmin · Deng, Jun · Zhang, Yanni · Ji, Xiang · Yu, Yingying · Zhao, Jingyu
Chemical Engineering Journal 2026
EC/EMC shows faster temperature rise and earlier onset of accelerated thermal runaway than EC/DMC
EC/EMC shows earlier voltage failure and gas venting