Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a structural feature in a thermal barrier. The present disclosure includes a. battery module having a stack of battery cells located within a module housing and a thermal barrier comprising an aerogel between at least two cells in the stack of battery cells. The thermal barrier can include an isolation layer having a major plane. The structural feature can be distributed in the isolation layer. The structural feature can include a plurality of elements, each of the plurality of elements extending at least partially through the major plane.

Abstract: A battery module, and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, a battery module includes thermal regulating member with a structural support plate and an aerogel layer. An aerogel density gradient is shown at an interface between the structural support plate and the aerogel layer.

Abstract: A battery module, and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, a battery module includes thermal isolation structures with a structural support plate and an aerogel layer. Examples of thermal isolation structures are shown that include a module cover contact located on a top end of a structural support plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to materials and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in energy storage systems. Exemplary embodiments include an insulation layer that is placed in the encapsulation material used to encapsulate a pouch battery cell. The encapsulation layer for a pouch battery cell is made from a laminate film that comprises an insulation layer.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a structural feature in a thermal barrier. The present disclosure includes a battery module having a stack of battery cells located within a module housing and a thermal barrier between at least two cells in the stack of battery cells. The thermal barrier can include an isolation layer and a structural feature distributed in the isolation layer. A thermal barrier for use in a battery module can include an isolation layer, the isolation layer configured to thermally isolate individual battery cells within the battery module; and a structural feature distributed within the isolation layer.

Abstract: Various aspects disclosed relate to a battery' module with an intelligent thermal barrier. The present disclosure includes a battery module including a stack of battery cells. a thermal barrier between at least two cells in the stack of battery-cells, and a module cover and housing enclosing the stack of battery cells. The thermal barrier can include at least an isolation layer comprising an aerogel. and at least one sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to materials and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in energy storage systems. Exemplary embodiments include an insulated electrical connection element is protected from heat, gases, and/or particulate materials.