Lithium-ion battery thermal modelling and characterisation: A
In this work, heat generation is identified as the primary driver of temperature change and distribution within the cell. Various battery models are reviewed and classified, driving the selection of
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs —
In MIT course 15.366 (Climate and Energy Ventures) student teams select a technology and determine the best path for its commercialization in the energy sector.
Temperature effect and thermal impact in lithium-ion batteries: A
Accurate measurement of temperature inside lithium-ion batteries and understanding the temperature effects are important for the proper battery management. In this review, we discuss the
A Computational Study of the Heat Transfer Coefficient for Lithium-Ion
In this study, the thermal behavior of a prismatic lithium-ion battery was examined by considering both the maximum battery temperature and the minimum battery temperature. The
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
Experimental Evidence on the Effect of Temperature on the
The current energy transition highlights the importance not only of energy production, but also of its efficient storage, for which lithium-ion batteries are currently the leading technology.
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Management Challenges and
Thermal management faults involve inefficient cooling methods, uneven temperature distribution within battery packs, and improperly placed temperature sensors. Consequently,
Impact of temperature on Li-ion battery impedance and compensation
The temperature compensation methods offer ways to factor out temperature influence on the impedance. However, only one cell type, chemistry and a temperature range near room
Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that could enable them to stack multiple active components, like transistors and memory units, on top of an existing circuit, which
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for
Numerical study of positive temperature coefficient heating on the
Results showed that under the condition of an ambient temperature of 253.15 K and a discharge rate of 1 C, five 120 W PTCs could increase the peak temperature to 283.46 K at 1000 s.
Influence of convective heat transfer coefficients on thermal behaviour
In this study, the effects of free stream temperature (FST), convective heat transfer coefficient (HTC), and C-ratio on maximal cell temperature and temperature uniformity were investigated by the
A Novel Temperature Compensation Method for Surface Strain of
Generally, measuring the battery surface temperature and the thermal expansion coefficient can be performed to quantify and eliminate the influence of temperature on strain, but this...
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
Liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost solution for ensuring a reliable power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free yet intermittent energy sources, according to a new
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.