Canadian Not-for-Profit · Clean Energy Safety Research

Research, Destructive Testing & Training for Safer Clean Energy Adoption

Clean Core Research is a Canadian federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities, workers, and first responders as clean energy technologies become part of everyday life.

We conduct independent research, destructive testing, and training on lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen systems, and emerging energy technologies. Our work produces open, unbiased safety data that supports emergency response, informs public policy, and helps communities safely adopt clean energy at scale.

As a not-for-profit, our independent, evidence-based work is conducted in the public interest and shared to advance public safety standards across the sector.

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Industries We Serve

Through independent, nonprofit research, we share open safety data with firefighters, governments, universities, and standards bodies to protect communities and workers as clean energy technologies scale.

Nuclear

Supporting nuclear facilities, regulators, and emergency planners with hazard assessment, CBRNE-informed response protocols, and safety validation for emerging clean energy and radiological risk scenarios.

Recycle / Waste Mgmt.

Evaluating fire risk, thermal runaway behaviour, and post-incident hazards in battery recycling, e-waste handling, and waste management operations to protect workers, facilities, and communities.

Research, Education & Standards

Collaborating with universities and standards bodies to shape codes, curriculum, and public policy rooted in rigorous testing data.

First Responders & Government

Delivering scenario-based training, evidence-based response protocols, and regulatory insights for municipal, provincial, and federal agencies.

Medical & Innovative Technology

Supporting life-sciences, hospitals, and clean tech innovators with reliability studies, material compatibility testing, and emergency preparedness.

Manufacturing & Logistics

Assessing storage, transport, and operational risk for battery and hydrogen systems used in advanced manufacturing and distribution networks.

What We Do

High-Impact Testing That Protects People & The Planet

We lead longitudinal studies, conduct destructive testing, and simulate real-world emergencies to advance safe clean energy adoption.

Destructive Testing

Extreme, real-world experiments replicating failures, accidents, and emergency scenarios to inform product design and public safety.

Environmental & Human Impact Studies

Long-term health and environmental exposure research on clean energy technologies, including field deployments and community datasets.

Scenario Simulation

Mobile lab deployments recreating emergency scenarios to help stakeholders understand risk profiles and mitigation strategies.

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Our Services

Data-Driven Testing Programs

We deliver detailed reporting, digital twins, and incident-ready playbooks tailored to your industry and technology.

Battery testing instrumentation measuring safety performance

Destructive Testing & Validation

Stress-testing batteries, hydrogen systems, and storage solutions to map failure points, fire risk, and containment integrity.

  • Thermal runaway, puncture, and impact profiling
  • Containment design evaluation & failure mode analysis
  • Evidence packages for certification and compliance

Scenario Simulation Programs

Deployable test beds recreating the conditions of fires, leaks, and critical events to train teams and validate response plans.

  • Mobile lab activation within North America
  • Sensor-rich data capture and analytics
  • After-action reports with mitigation roadmaps
Technician using simulation tools to model emergency scenarios
Researcher reviewing environmental impact data visualizations

Environmental & Health Impact Studies

Independent investigations on how clean energy materials interact with ecosystems and human health over time.

  • Field sampling, longitudinal monitoring, and exposure modeling
  • Policy-ready reporting for regulators and public agencies
  • Community partnerships supporting equitable adoption

Watch Our Work

See Clean Core Research In Action

Experience our destructive testing and research methodologies through real-world demonstrations and field studies.

Clean Core Research field study of clean energy deployment

Research Focus

Priority Areas Driving Our Work

Clean energy is the future, but the speed of innovation is outpacing the safety systems designed to support it. Clean Core Research was created to address that gap. We collaborate with industry, academia, and government to answer the most urgent safety and sustainability questions in clean energy.

Our work focuses on the emerging risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen systems, energy storage, electric transportation, and other clean energy technologies. These technologies are transforming how we live, work, move, and power critical infrastructure, but they also create new challenges for emergency responders, regulators, industry, insurers, investigators, and communities.

We conduct independent research, destructive testing, training, and technical evaluation to help ensure public safety keeps pace with innovation. Our priority areas are driven by real-world risk, operational gaps, and the need for evidence-based standards, policy, and emergency response practices.

Lithium-Ion Battery Testing

Thermal runaway, puncture resistance, and chemical release studies informing product design and emergency response.

Hydrogen Safety & Applications

Containment breach simulations, dispersion modeling, and blast resistance research accelerating safe hydrogen adoption.

Codes, Standards & Training

Evidence-backed guidance for standards bodies, regulatory agencies, and training programs shaping national safety frameworks.

Scientific Papers

Published Research From Our Team

Our researchers contribute original findings to the fields of battery safety, hydrogen systems, and environmental impact — publishing data-driven work that informs standards, policy, and industry practice.

Post-Fire Metallic Degradation Following Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway

Randy Narine & Matthew D. Adams · 2026 (preprint)

Observational Evidence from Field Investigation and Destructive Testing. Across field investigations, laboratory observation, and controlled destructive testing in CCR’s mobile research unit, researchers document ongoing metallic corrosion—including pitting, oxide formation, and elevated contact resistance—on electrical components, tools, and infrastructure days to months after lithium-ion battery thermal runaway suppression.

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Interested in collaborating on future research or citing our work? Contact us.

Our Mission

Purpose Built For Safety, Sustainability & Trust

Our Philosophy

Innovation must be matched with honest, transparent research. Safety, sustainability, and scientific integrity guide every partnership.

Our Mission

To enhance public safety, environmental awareness, and emergency readiness through cutting-edge destructive testing and health-focused research.

Our Vision

A future where clean energy powers communities responsibly—with data, care, and a clear understanding of long-term impacts on people and the planet.

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Past Event

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety & Regulatory Symposium

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University of Toronto

Session Highlights

  • Canadian health & safety protocols for lithium-ion technology
  • Regulatory requirements for storage, transport, and handling
  • How to identify and respond to thermal events
  • Post-incident actions, decontamination, and site recovery
  • Latest evidence-based research and Canadian case studies

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In the News

Lithium Fire News

Selected reporting and analysis on lithium-ion battery fires, emergency response, recycling, and public health—external sources for context alongside our research.

Get Involved

Clean Core Research collaborates with federal agencies, manufacturers, universities, and non-profits. Whether you need data, training, or research support—let’s talk.

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