Battery thermal management systems play a pivotal role in electronic systems and devices such as electric vehicles, laptops, or smart phones, employing a range of cooling techniques to regulate the temperature of the battery pack within acceptable limits monitored by an electronic controller.
One of the most challenging barriers to this technology is its operating temperature range which is limited within 15°C–35°C. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in battery thermal management systems (BTMS) for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage applications.
NePCM integrated battery thermal management system The previous section mentioned that PCMs are excellent choices for BTMS, offering improved performance and extended lifespan. The effectiveness of heat transfer between the battery cell and the PCM relies heavily on the thermal conductivity of the PCM itself.
Extensive research on battery thermal management (BTM) has been undertaken to investigate, develop, and introduce technologies and methodologies for thermally controlling the battery cells' temperature range and thereby improving their efficiency and functionality .
These innovative techniques offer promising avenues for enhancing temperature uniformity and reducing system weight, thereby contributing to the ongoing advancement of thermal management solutions for high-power battery applications , , , , .
Additionally, strides in materials science, such as using 1-Tetradecanol PCM with copper foam enhancements, present promising avenues for further refining battery thermal management systems, particularly in EVs, where swift heat generation poses formidable challenges , , , , .