This paper reviews various studies carried out on thermal issues in lithium-ion batteries. Although thermal behavior of Li-ion batteries plays an important role in performance, life cycle and safety of these batteries, it has not been studied as intensely as chemical characteristics of these batteries. In this review paper, studies concerning thermal issues on Li-ion batteries are classified based on their methodologies and the battery components being investigated. The methodologies include mathematical thermal modeling, calorimetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and thermal management system method. The battery components that have been studied include anode, cathode, electrolyte and the whole cell.

Volume Subject Area:
Materials
Topics:
Lithium-ion batteries, Batteries, Anodes, Atomic, molecular, and chemical characteristics, Calorimetry, Cycles, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Electrolytes, Modeling, Safety, Thermal management
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