| abstract |
The present art relates to flame retardants, cellulose fiber separators containing flame retardants, components comprising separators and electrolytes, and electrochemical cells and batteries including those described above, and their use. According to one embodiment, the cellulose fibers include natural cellulose fibers, modified cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof. For example, cellulose is natural. Cellulose can also be, for example, a modified cellulose containing a hydrophilic group or an alternative hydrophobic group. |