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Thermal runaway
About: Thermal runaway is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1952 publications have been published within this topic receiving 37177 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the lithium ion battery hazards, thermal runaway theory, basic reactions, thermal models, simulations and experimental works is presented, and the related prevention techniques are summarized and discussed on the inherent safety methods and safety device methods.
1,825 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provided a comprehensive review on the thermal runaway mechanism of the commercial lithium ion battery for electric vehicles, and a three-level protection concept was proposed to help reduce thermal runaway hazard.
1,604 citations
TL;DR: A critical review of the available literature on the major thermal issues for lithium-ion batteries is presented in this article, where specific attention is paid to the effects of temperature and thermal management on capacity/power fade, thermal runaway, and pack electrical imbalance.
Abstract: Lithium-ion batteries are well-suited for fully electric and hybrid electric vehicles due to their high specific energy and energy density relative to other rechargeable cell chemistries. However, these batteries have not been widely deployed commercially in these vehicles yet due to safety, cost, and poor low temperature performance, which are all challenges related to battery thermal management. In this paper, a critical review of the available literature on the major thermal issues for lithium-ion batteries is presented. Specific attention is paid to the effects of temperature and thermal management on capacity/power fade, thermal runaway, and pack electrical imbalance and to the performance of lithium-ion cells at cold temperatures. Furthermore, insights gained from previous experimental and modeling investigations are elucidated. These include the need for more accurate heat generation measurements, improved modeling of the heat generation rate, and clarity in the relative magnitudes of the various thermal effects observed at high charge and discharge rates seen in electric vehicle applications. From an analysis of the literature, the requirements for lithium-ion thermal management systems for optimal performance in these applications are suggested, and it is clear that no existing thermal management strategy or technology meets all these requirements.
1,458 citations
TL;DR: Crosslinked polymer nanocomposites that contain boron nitride nanosheets have outstanding high-voltage capacitive energy storage capabilities at record temperatures and have been demonstrated to preserve excellent dielectric and capacitive performance after intensive bending cycles, enabling broader applications of organic materials in high-temperature electronics and energy storage devices.
Abstract: Dielectric materials, which store energy electrostatically, are ubiquitous in advanced electronics and electric power systems. Compared to their ceramic counterparts, polymer dielectrics have higher breakdown strengths and greater reliability, are scalable, lightweight and can be shaped into intricate configurations, and are therefore an ideal choice for many power electronics, power conditioning, and pulsed power applications. However, polymer dielectrics are limited to relatively low working temperatures, and thus fail to meet the rising demand for electricity under the extreme conditions present in applications such as hybrid and electric vehicles, aerospace power electronics, and underground oil and gas exploration. Here we describe crosslinked polymer nanocomposites that contain boron nitride nanosheets, the dielectric properties of which are stable over a broad temperature and frequency range. The nanocomposites have outstanding high-voltage capacitive energy storage capabilities at record temperatures (a Weibull breakdown strength of 403 megavolts per metre and a discharged energy density of 1.8 joules per cubic centimetre at 250 degrees Celsius). Their electrical conduction is several orders of magnitude lower than that of existing polymers and their high operating temperatures are attributed to greatly improved thermal conductivity, owing to the presence of the boron nitride nanosheets, which improve heat dissipation compared to pristine polymers (which are inherently susceptible to thermal runaway). Moreover, the polymer nanocomposites are lightweight, photopatternable and mechanically flexible, and have been demonstrated to preserve excellent dielectric and capacitive performance after intensive bending cycles. These findings enable broader applications of organic materials in high-temperature electronics and energy storage devices.
1,324 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a set of exothermic reactions with corresponding estimates of heats of reaction is selected with corresponding designs for high-rate batteries, along with estimated kinetic parameters and models for the abuse behavior (oven, short-circuit, overcharge, nail, crush).
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