Review of Graphene Applications in Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to develop, effective battery thermal management systems (BTMSs) are critical for ensuring battery safety, performance, and longevity. This review explores the application of graphene-based materials in BTMSs, focusing on graphene coatings, graphene nanofluids, an...

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Main Authors: Ruihan Guo, Qinghua Miao, Ying Xu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:World Electric Vehicle Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/16/3/166
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description As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to develop, effective battery thermal management systems (BTMSs) are critical for ensuring battery safety, performance, and longevity. This review explores the application of graphene-based materials in BTMSs, focusing on graphene coatings, graphene nanofluids, and enhanced phase change materials (PCMs). Graphene’s superior thermal and electrical conductivities offer substantial benefits for improving heat dissipation, reducing temperature fluctuations, and enhancing battery performance. Despite its potential, challenges such as high production costs and complex manufacturing processes hinder large-scale adoption. This paper summarizes recent advancements and compares graphene’s performance with conventional materials. Key findings, including performance metrics from studies, are discussed to demonstrate the advantages of graphene. The review also outlines future research directions, emphasizing the development of hybrid materials, combining graphene with other advanced substances to optimize EV thermal management. The findings aim to guide future innovations in the field.
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spelling doaj-art-ffd7d54a0ebb41088a6fa86e03a93d2e2025-08-20T02:43:05ZengMDPI AGWorld Electric Vehicle Journal2032-66532025-03-0116316610.3390/wevj16030166Review of Graphene Applications in Electric Vehicle Thermal Management SystemsRuihan Guo0Qinghua Miao1Ying Xu2School of Energy and Architectural Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150000, ChinaSchool of Energy and Architectural Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150000, ChinaSchool of Energy and Architectural Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150000, ChinaAs electric vehicles (EVs) continue to develop, effective battery thermal management systems (BTMSs) are critical for ensuring battery safety, performance, and longevity. This review explores the application of graphene-based materials in BTMSs, focusing on graphene coatings, graphene nanofluids, and enhanced phase change materials (PCMs). Graphene’s superior thermal and electrical conductivities offer substantial benefits for improving heat dissipation, reducing temperature fluctuations, and enhancing battery performance. Despite its potential, challenges such as high production costs and complex manufacturing processes hinder large-scale adoption. This paper summarizes recent advancements and compares graphene’s performance with conventional materials. Key findings, including performance metrics from studies, are discussed to demonstrate the advantages of graphene. The review also outlines future research directions, emphasizing the development of hybrid materials, combining graphene with other advanced substances to optimize EV thermal management. The findings aim to guide future innovations in the field.https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/16/3/166electric vehiclesbattery technologycharging infrastructurebattery thermal managementsustainability
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World Electric Vehicle Journal
electric vehicles
battery technology
charging infrastructure
battery thermal management
sustainability
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topic electric vehicles
battery technology
charging infrastructure
battery thermal management
sustainability
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