Table 1.

Thermal properties of each battery component

ComponentMaterialThermal conductivity k [W/(mK)]Density ρ [kg/m3]Heat capacity c [J/(kgK)]
Positive electrodeGraphite LixC61.041,3471,437
Negative electrodeLiCoO21.482,500700
SeparatorPolyethylene0.341,0091,978
Positive current collectorAluminum1702,770875
Negative current collectorCopper2988,933385
MandrelNylon0.267,850475
CanSteel44.51,1501,700

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