A Review on Mitigating Thermal Runaway Propagation in Battery Packs: from Mechanisms to Modeling and Design Optimization | Synapse
May 8, 2026Open Access
A Review on Mitigating Thermal Runaway Propagation in Battery Packs: from Mechanisms to Modeling and Design Optimization
Key Points
The review aims to explore the mechanisms of thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery packs and identify strategies for mitigation through design and modeling.
Comprehensive literature review on thermal runaway mechanisms and propagation
Analysis of various modeling techniques for predicting thermal runaway
Evaluation of design optimization strategies to enhance battery safety
Documented that understanding thermal runaway mechanisms is key to preventing propagation.
Identified modeling techniques that can accurately predict thermal runaway incidents.
Proposed design optimizations that can significantly enhance the safety of battery packs.
Abstract
Thermal runaway (TR) in modern lithium-ion battery packs is a critical safety concern due to its potential to cause fires or explosions. When a single cell experiences TR, the intense...