Biography
Prof. Xinxi Li
Prof. Xinxi Li
Guangdong University of Technology, China
Title: Experimental investigation on the thermal performance of serpentine tube assisted silicone-based phase change materials for battery thermal management
Abstract: 
As an advanced cooling method for battery module, phase change materials (PCM) are highly desirable but remains significant challenges, which is constrained by some problems such as easily leakage, low thermal conductivity and complex assembly process. Herein, an innovative and facile silicone based composite PCM (PCBS) has been proposed and applied in battery thermal management, which exhibits outstanding anti-leakage, perfect flexibility and excellent waterproof performances. Pouring process results in a low interface thermal resistance between PCM and battery and PCM exhibits a quicker thermal response. Coupled with serpentine tube, the constructed battery management (BMS) system displays an excellent thermal management effect. The maximum temperature of the central cell in the battery module could be controlled below 55 ℃ at 1 C discharge rate, which is 10.2 ℃ lower than that without PCBS. Considering these prominent performances, the PCBS and corresponding BMS for battery module would provide insights into the energy storage and other fields.
Keywords: Phase change material; liquid-cooling; coupled thermal management; controlling strategy; silicone gel
Biography: 
Li Xinxi, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Joint doctoral in School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology with College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, China.

Mainly engaged in applied research in the field of energy systems, high efficiency of battery module. The current main direction is the electrode material of power battery, composite phase change material and battery thermal management technology.

In addition, published more than 30 papers in Energy Conversion and Management, Journal of Power Sources, Energy, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Applied Thermal Engineering and other International important academic journals, and applied for 7 Chinese invention patents.