Developing technologies that can be applied simultaneously in battery thermal management(BTM)and thermal runaway(TR)mitigation is significant to improving the safety of lithium-ion battery systems.Inorganic phase chan...Developing technologies that can be applied simultaneously in battery thermal management(BTM)and thermal runaway(TR)mitigation is significant to improving the safety of lithium-ion battery systems.Inorganic phase change material(PCM)with nonflammability has the potential to achieve this dual function.This study proposed an encapsulated inorganic phase change material(EPCM)with a heat transfer enhancement for battery systems,where Na_(2)HPO_(4)·12H_(2)O was used as the core PCM encapsulated by silica and the additive of carbon nanotube(CNT)was applied to enhance the thermal conductivity.The microstructure and thermal properties of the EPCM/CNT were analyzed by a series of characterization tests.Two different incorporating methods of CNT were compared and the proper CNT adding amount was also studied.After preparation,the battery thermal management performance and TR propagation mitigation effects of EPCM/CNT were further investigated on the battery modules.The experimental results of thermal management tests showed that EPCM/CNT not only slowed down the temperature rising of the module but also improved the temperature uniformity during normal operation.The peak battery temperature decreased from 76℃to 61.2℃at 2 C discharge rate and the temperature difference was controlled below 3℃.Moreover,the results of TR propagation tests demonstrated that nonflammable EPCM/CNT with good heat absorption could work as a TR barrier,which exhibited effective mitigation on TR and TR propagation.The trigger time of three cells was successfully delayed by 129,474 and 551 s,respectively and the propagation intervals were greatly extended as well.展开更多
Due to their limitations in conductivity and shape stability,molten salt phase change materials have encountered obstacles to effectively integrating into electric heating conversion technologies,which are crucial in ...Due to their limitations in conductivity and shape stability,molten salt phase change materials have encountered obstacles to effectively integrating into electric heating conversion technologies,which are crucial in energy storage and conversion fields.In this study,we synthesized an inorganic molten salt composite phase change material(CPCM)with enhanced conductivity and shape stability using a gasphase silica adsorption method.Our findings revealed the regularities in thermal properties modulation by expanded graphite(EG)within CPCM and delved into its characteristics of electric heating conversion.The study elucidated that a conductive network is essentially formed when the EG content exceeds 3 wt%.Following the fabrication of CPCM into electric heating conversion modules,we observed a correlation between the uniformity of module temperature and the quantity of EG,as well as the distribution of electrode resistance and external voltage magnitude.Building upon this observation,we proposed a strategy to adjust the module temperature field with an electric field.Comparing the proposed direct electrical heating energy storage method with traditional indirect electrical heating methods,the energy storage rate increases by 93.8%,with an improved temperature uniformity.This research offers valuable insights for the application of molten salt electric heating conversion CPCMs.展开更多
A new type of high temperature energy storage material was obtained through the melt infiltration method, using compounding SiC ceramic foam as matrix and Na2SO4 as phase change material. The resulting composite mater...A new type of high temperature energy storage material was obtained through the melt infiltration method, using compounding SiC ceramic foam as matrix and Na2SO4 as phase change material. The resulting composite material was measured by XRD, SEM, TG-DSC methods. The experimental results indicate that the composite is composed of silicon carbide, sodium sulfate and square quartz, and no chemical reactions occurs between Na2SO4 and SiC matrix. Na2SO4 has a good bonding with the SiC ceramic foam matrix. As the composite material is characterized by high thermal energy storage density and high thermal conductivity, it is suit for energy storage under high temperature.展开更多
The application of phase change materials(PCMs)into buildings is a prospective method for mitigating energy consumption in the construction sector.Among the diverse PCM options,salt hydrate PCMs stand out for their su...The application of phase change materials(PCMs)into buildings is a prospective method for mitigating energy consumption in the construction sector.Among the diverse PCM options,salt hydrate PCMs stand out for their superior thermal storage densities,adaptable operating temperature ranges,and cost-effectiveness,rendering them highly attractive for practical engineering applications.However,the utilization of salt hydrates has encountered obstacles,including pronounced supercooling,severe phase separation,and insufficient thermal conductivity,limiting their efficacy in energy storage solutions.In response to these challenges and in pursuit of rendering salt hydrates viable for building energy storage systems,substantial research has been conducted in recent years.This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the strategies devised to address the challenges associated with salt hydrate PCMs,and it also elucidates the corresponding optimization methodologies and bolstering mechanisms,providing a valuable resource for researchers in this field.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2022YFE0207400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U22A20168 and 52174225)。
文摘Developing technologies that can be applied simultaneously in battery thermal management(BTM)and thermal runaway(TR)mitigation is significant to improving the safety of lithium-ion battery systems.Inorganic phase change material(PCM)with nonflammability has the potential to achieve this dual function.This study proposed an encapsulated inorganic phase change material(EPCM)with a heat transfer enhancement for battery systems,where Na_(2)HPO_(4)·12H_(2)O was used as the core PCM encapsulated by silica and the additive of carbon nanotube(CNT)was applied to enhance the thermal conductivity.The microstructure and thermal properties of the EPCM/CNT were analyzed by a series of characterization tests.Two different incorporating methods of CNT were compared and the proper CNT adding amount was also studied.After preparation,the battery thermal management performance and TR propagation mitigation effects of EPCM/CNT were further investigated on the battery modules.The experimental results of thermal management tests showed that EPCM/CNT not only slowed down the temperature rising of the module but also improved the temperature uniformity during normal operation.The peak battery temperature decreased from 76℃to 61.2℃at 2 C discharge rate and the temperature difference was controlled below 3℃.Moreover,the results of TR propagation tests demonstrated that nonflammable EPCM/CNT with good heat absorption could work as a TR barrier,which exhibited effective mitigation on TR and TR propagation.The trigger time of three cells was successfully delayed by 129,474 and 551 s,respectively and the propagation intervals were greatly extended as well.
基金This work is supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB2405204).
文摘Due to their limitations in conductivity and shape stability,molten salt phase change materials have encountered obstacles to effectively integrating into electric heating conversion technologies,which are crucial in energy storage and conversion fields.In this study,we synthesized an inorganic molten salt composite phase change material(CPCM)with enhanced conductivity and shape stability using a gasphase silica adsorption method.Our findings revealed the regularities in thermal properties modulation by expanded graphite(EG)within CPCM and delved into its characteristics of electric heating conversion.The study elucidated that a conductive network is essentially formed when the EG content exceeds 3 wt%.Following the fabrication of CPCM into electric heating conversion modules,we observed a correlation between the uniformity of module temperature and the quantity of EG,as well as the distribution of electrode resistance and external voltage magnitude.Building upon this observation,we proposed a strategy to adjust the module temperature field with an electric field.Comparing the proposed direct electrical heating energy storage method with traditional indirect electrical heating methods,the energy storage rate increases by 93.8%,with an improved temperature uniformity.This research offers valuable insights for the application of molten salt electric heating conversion CPCMs.
基金Funded by the "863" Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (2008AA05Z418)
文摘A new type of high temperature energy storage material was obtained through the melt infiltration method, using compounding SiC ceramic foam as matrix and Na2SO4 as phase change material. The resulting composite material was measured by XRD, SEM, TG-DSC methods. The experimental results indicate that the composite is composed of silicon carbide, sodium sulfate and square quartz, and no chemical reactions occurs between Na2SO4 and SiC matrix. Na2SO4 has a good bonding with the SiC ceramic foam matrix. As the composite material is characterized by high thermal energy storage density and high thermal conductivity, it is suit for energy storage under high temperature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51925804 and 52208275)the China Postdoctoral Science Special Foundation(2023T160433)
文摘The application of phase change materials(PCMs)into buildings is a prospective method for mitigating energy consumption in the construction sector.Among the diverse PCM options,salt hydrate PCMs stand out for their superior thermal storage densities,adaptable operating temperature ranges,and cost-effectiveness,rendering them highly attractive for practical engineering applications.However,the utilization of salt hydrates has encountered obstacles,including pronounced supercooling,severe phase separation,and insufficient thermal conductivity,limiting their efficacy in energy storage solutions.In response to these challenges and in pursuit of rendering salt hydrates viable for building energy storage systems,substantial research has been conducted in recent years.This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the strategies devised to address the challenges associated with salt hydrate PCMs,and it also elucidates the corresponding optimization methodologies and bolstering mechanisms,providing a valuable resource for researchers in this field.
