With all the research I have been doing, I have run into multiple roadblocks. Someone I emailed said it was a good PhD topic, to use their simulation I would need thousands of dollars because I am not with a university, finding a strong enough endothermic reaction catalyst would be very hard, and that dry ice could be a possible resource but I would need a truck full of it, etc. etc. This information has gradually made me think how big and crazy this idea really is. However, I don't just have one foot in the water. At this point, I am basically submerged up to my neck. Optimism is starting to become my best friend. The negative spiral of information got me to ask my mentor for any ideas which he prompted me to look into the ESA (Emergency Security Agency) and their resources, along with looking into Purple K fire extinguishers.
A quick search on this led me to find something called F-500 EA. Using 3% of this solution mixed with water has been shown to potentially put out lithium-ion battery fires. There have been multiple tests and trials over the years which have caught my interest. After constantly finding agents and then finding out they won't work against the fires, seeing a glimpse of probability is very encouraging. I plan on looking into its chemical properties to get inspiration or if I can change it to efficiently put out the fire when compared to just water (as foam won't work either). Overall, after a steady streak of disappointment, this piece of encouragement is a very welcome gift. I hope now I will make some strong headwind to completing my research for my final product.
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