Comparative Analysis of Thermal Performance in Battery Cells with Different Materials within a PCM-Based Passive Thermal Management System

Authors

  • Mehdi Mohammadkhani * Faculty of Mechanical & Energy Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, iran

https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i2.41

Abstract

This paper investigates the thermal performance of Lithium-ion (LIB), Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S), and Sodium-ion (SIB) batteries with integrated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) at discharge rates of 1C, 2C, 3C, and 4C. Using ANSYS simulations, the study analyzes static temperature distribution to evaluate the effectiveness of PCM cooling. Results show that Lithium-ion batteries perform well under moderate discharge rates but require enhanced cooling at higher rates. Lithium-Sulfur batteries struggle with localized overheating due to low thermal conductivity, highlighting the need for improved PCM designs. Sodium-ion batteries demonstrate superior thermal stability, with PCM effectively managing heat even at higher rates. This study emphasizes the importance of tailored thermal management and suggests further optimization of PCM systems to enhance the efficiency and safety of next-generation batteries for energy storage and electric vehicle applications.

Keywords:

Battery thermal management, Phase change materials (PCM), Lithium-ion batteries, Lithium-Sulfur batteries, Sodium-ion batteries, Thermal conductivity, Energy storage

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2025-06-24

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy

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Mohammadkhani, M. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Thermal Performance in Battery Cells with Different Materials within a PCM-Based Passive Thermal Management System. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy, 2(2), 118-140. https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i2.41

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