A battery thermal management system (BTMS) is a device that manages and eliminates excess heat during the electrochemical processes in a battery cell, leading to better efficiency and sustainability.

Advanced BTMS offers hope for the future development of the consumer electronics market as the rising need for gadgets after the impact of COVID-19 for personal or commercial use has compelled people to shift toward digitalized platforms.

 According to the Consumer Electronics Association, across the consumer electronics sales categories, computer sales went up by 34%, television sets sales went up by 12%, and smartphone sales went up by 1% from 2019 to 2021 globally. This boom could be attributed to the COVID-19-imposed lockdown that drove the entire world to work and learn from home.

With advancing technologies in battery thermal management, the efficacy of these devices has been improved, and they are now being used to almost their full potential.

Battery thermal management system incorporates passive devices, such as air channels, insulation materials, and cooling plates, in consumer electronics.

New-generation mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and smart wearable electronics are changing the traditional way of human living. These modern gadgets have boosted the consumer electronics market and have gained traction among market investors.

This transformation in consumer behavior has put the spotlight on efficient and accessible battery thermal management systems in the market.

Advanced and systematic BTMS frees space in the device, allowing the size to be reduced up to 10 times; this helps in the development of miniature electronics that are portable and handy.

These upgraded devices include semiconductor circuits, high-performance light-emitting diodes (LEDs), high-resolution displays, optimized brightness, and many such advanced features due to the availability of space.

The small and intricate hardware design has been made possible through the installation of efficient models and compact designs of battery thermal management systems.

The growing demand for consumer electronics and technological advancements are leading to a growth in the consumer electronics market, which requires efficient battery thermal management systems for better heat dissipation from heating components of electronic devices, as the BTMS would prevent the overheating or busting of electronic devices.

Smartphones

Heat management is a major concern for lithium-ion battery-powered phones. These smartphones have shown higher performance and longevity in battery life. For efficient working of the smartphone, it is important to maintain standard temperatures.

Due to the reduction in the size of mobile phones and the demand for longer battery life, overheating of the device becomes the major challenge that the consumer electronics industry has to tackle.

For this purpose, effective battery cooling techniques are witnessing high demand in the market.

A mobile phone with an effective battery thermal management system offers higher performance and a better battery, which can be charged in short durations with a minimum rise in temperature.

Elevated consumer spending on smartphones is expected to boost the global battery thermal management system market during the forecast period 2022-2031.

Laptops and Tablets 

Modern-day laptops and tablets also operate on lithium-ion batteries, which are more efficient as they are rechargeable and come with higher performance and battery life under optimal temperatures.

Although in recent times, lithium-ion batteries are utilized in almost every electronic appliance, they come with their limitations as the performance of these batteries degrades under moderate-to-high discharging current range and when exposed to temperatures above 60°C.

The battery thermal management system is designed on the model of cylindrical lithium-ion cells, which are equipped with current interrupt devices, shutdown separators, and vent mechanisms; this leads to better cooling and performance of the electronic devices.

These devices collapse during thermal runaway when the temperature of the device exceeds 60°C. Thus, the need for cooling technologies in an efficient battery thermal management system is on the rise.

The growing preference toward work-from-home policies, transformation in work culture, and more opportunities for online learning have increased the demand for portable laptops and high-performance and energy-storage tablets.  

To cater to these demands of the electronics market, efficient battery thermal management systems are needed.

Wearable Technology

Wearable technology refers to any electronic or smart device designed to be worn on the user’s body.

Wearable technology is an umbrella term for smartwatches, smart jewelry, accessories, and medical or fitness-related devices.

Complex wearable technology includes artificial intelligence (AI)powered devices, such as hearing aids, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) products, such as VR and AR headsets.

Wearable technology works on microprocessors, batteries, and internet connectivity. The devices have in-built sensors that track the movement and location of the users.

These wearable electronic devices also work on lithium-ion-based batteries that are easily rechargeable and portable.

These batteries give higher performances compared to traditional batteries; they work faster and more efficiently with the presence of an advanced and minuscule battery management system.

Additionally, a better thermal management system prevents the wearable electronic product from being damaged, extending the service life of the product.

The advent of technologies, such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (loT), AI, and wearable technology that comprises Bluetooth connectivity, has witnessed an upsurge in the global market of consumer electronics.

This market trend is expected to provide sufficient growth opportunities in the BTMS market.

As per the report by BIS Research, the global battery thermal management systems market was valued at $4.46 billion in 2021, which is expected to grow with a CAGR of 23.07% and reach $31.13 billion by 2031.

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Conclusion

Consumer electronics integrate battery thermal management systems for safeguarding the devices from overheating, degraded performance, and battery life.  

Through maintaining an optimal temperature, a battery thermal management system fulfills these goals of the consumer electronic market.

With the rapid growth in consumer electronics market, the global battery thermal management system market is also expected to witness robust growth.

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