Recent progress in the thermal management of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are a promising solution for energy storage in various applications, such as electric vehicles and building facilities. However, they are immensely sensitive to the working temperature, requiring good thermal management. Here various thermal management technologies are reviewed considering both high and low working temperatures and thus cooling and heating systems. In all, 18 cooling and 64 heating techniques are thorougly described and critically compared in terms of complexity, efficiency, heating or cooling rate, scope of applicability, and the types and sizes of batteries to which they apply. The conclusions provide a solid background for further investigations, and recommendations for future work are suggested.

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Lithium-ion batteries are a promising solution for energy storage in various applications, but require good thermal management due to their sensitivity to working temperature. This review discusses various thermal management technologies for both high and low working temperatures, including cooling and heating systems. A detailed description and critical comparison of 18 cooling and 64 heating techniques is provided, considering complexity, efficiency, heating or cooling rate, applicability scope, and battery types and sizes. The conclusions serve as a solid foundation for further investigations, with recommendations for future work.