Calorimetric methods and thermal management of lithium-ion batteries: A mini-review

Abstract

Abstract Lithium-ion batteries can be employed in various applications, including grid integration, electric vehicles, grid support, and consumer electronics. Lithium-ion batteries are currently one of the most important options for storing electrical energy. Therefore, modelling lithium-ion batteries and examining their temperature distribution and heat transfer using different calorimetric techniques is very important mostly for safety concerns. Thus, the study of battery heat transfer helps designers to propose and develop a suitable cooling or thermal management system. Different sources including overpotential contribute to heat generation. Different understandings were achieved from the previous modelling and experimental studies which involve the necessity for more accurate heat generation measurements of lithium-ion batteries, and improved modelling of the heat generation specifically comprehended at large discharge and charge rates for different applications including electric vehicles.