Overheating is one of the biggest challenges facing engineers developing new types of battery technology. Too much thermal activity can reduce performance, cause malfunctions and increase the risk of fires and other serious problems in electric vehicles.
To address the issue, engineers at Drexel University are focusing on cooling systems. They’ve created a blood vessel-like network in the packaging of a new generation of carbon-fiber composite based batteries. It addresses performance-enhancing factors, like battery capacity and conductivity.