THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF LI-ION BATTERIES-A REVIEW OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE PROSPECT

The environmental sustainability and adoption of clean energy are major factors considered in technology advancement today and in future designs.The lithium-ion battery (Li-ion battery) play a leading role in electrical applications for their high energy density, long cycle life, versatility, and fast charging.A major factor imperious to these admirable qualities of a Li-ion battery such as heat emission has been a major topic among researchers in a bid to extend the lifespan of the battery.Most importantly, to ensure advancement in applications for reliability and functionality.The adverse effect of heat emissions leads to accelerated aging, capacity loss, diminished power delivery capabilities, and severe cases of explosion in batteries.Therefore, in other to mitigate the effect of heat emission in Li-ion Batteries, adequate thermal management