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A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Suppression

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  • Mohammadmahdi Ghiji

    (Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia)

  • Vasily Novozhilov

    (Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia)

  • Khalid Moinuddin

    (Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia)

  • Paul Joseph

    (Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia)

  • Ian Burch

    (Maritime Division, Defence Science & Technology Group, Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia)

  • Brigitta Suendermann

    (Maritime Division, Defence Science & Technology Group, Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia)

  • Grant Gamble

    (Maritime Division, Defence Science & Technology Group, Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia)

Abstract

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are a proven technology for energy storage systems, mobile electronics, power tools, aerospace, automotive and maritime applications. LiBs have attracted interest from academia and industry due to their high power and energy densities compared to other battery technologies. Despite the extensive usage of LiBs, there is a substantial fire risk associated with their use which is a concern, especially when utilised in electric vehicles, aeroplanes, and submarines. This review presents LiB hazards, techniques for mitigating risks, the suppression of LiB fires and identification of shortcomings for future improvement. Water is identified as an efficient cooling and suppressing agent and water mist is considered the most promising technique to extinguish LiB fires. In the initial stages, the present review covers some relevant information regarding the material constitution and configuration of the cell assemblies, and phenomenological evolution of the thermal runaway reactions, which in turn can potentially lead to flaming combustion of cells and battery assemblies. This is followed by short descriptions of various active fire control agents to suppress fires involving LiBs in general, and water as a superior extinguishing medium in particular. In the latter parts of the review, the phenomena associated with water mist suppression of LiB fires are comprehensively reviewed.

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  • Mohammadmahdi Ghiji & Vasily Novozhilov & Khalid Moinuddin & Paul Joseph & Ian Burch & Brigitta Suendermann & Grant Gamble, 2020. "A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Suppression," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(19), pages 1-30, October.
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