The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Dreamfly Innovations to develop advanced thermal materials for aviation batteries. This collaboration aims to enhance thermal management in aviation batteries by creating innovative thermal materials and thermoelectric devices. The initiative seeks to address existing challenges through material-level innovations for practical use in aviation platforms.
The joint effort combines JNCASR’s expertise in materials design, synthesis, and thermal transport measurements with Dreamfly Innovations’ proficiency in aviation battery engineering. The Ministry of Science and Technology highlighted that effective heat management is crucial for lithium-based batteries in the aviation sector. Excessive heat during high-power operation can impact efficiency, battery lifespan, and safety.
To tackle heat management issues, the collaboration plans to engineer advanced thermal materials with high thermal conductivity. These materials will swiftly absorb excess heat during high-load operations, ensuring optimal battery temperatures and lightweight thermal regulation. By focusing on long-term stability, the project aims to overcome challenges like additive agglomeration in composite Phase Change Materials (PCMs).
The partnership aims to combine academic research from Prof. Kanishka Biswas’ lab at JNCASR with industrial innovation from Dreamfly. This collaboration targets critical challenges in drone performance, safety, and operational endurance by leveraging expertise in materials science and aviation battery engineering.
