Developing Self-Destrucing Batteries (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption Reza Montazami, left, and Yuanfen Chen led the development of self-destructing batteries at Iowa State University. Credit Photo courtesy of Reza Montazami/Iowa State University. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.