A thermal battery is a physical element used for storing and releasing thermal energy. Thermal battery is a physical cylindrical structure comprising a series of cells and each has an anode, cathode, electrolyte, and igniter. The whole working process of the battery depends on the chemical reaction of the lithium salt mixture. The igniter sets off pyrotechnic reactions in cells, which leads to increase in the temperature to the melting point of the electrolyte. Molten state batteries or liquid sodium batteries are another name of thermal batteries. 

Scope of the report

COVID-19 impact analysis

• The global market for thermal battery is severely impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The thermal battery market is likely to see a temporary downfall, due to the suspension of automotive and air transport. Global lockdown imposed by countries across the globe reduced the frequency of automotive and air transport.
• According to a report by International Air Transport Association, the global air transport industry market is expected to witness a downfall of (50) %to $419 billion from $838 billion in 2019. 
• Such demand gap will negatively affect the market growth for thermal battery.
• In addition, decrease in automotive sales of around 30–40% is expected to hamper the market growth.

Top impacting factors: market scenario analysis, trends, drivers, and impact analysis

Thermal battery used in vehicles type such as battery vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle emitting zero C02 emission, hence, is beneficial toward the green environment. This factor is the major driver of the thermal battery market. The low cost of the batteries and rapid charging are the major aspects taken into consideration for utmost efficiency. Invention of superfast chargers with the ability of charging the electric vehicles in less than an hour is expected to be new invention in the thermal batteries market. The factors considered while producing thermal components include high performance and reliability of the system with reduced power consumption, lightweight, low cost. Thus, designing of thermal components serves as a major challenge. Furthermore, manufacturing of the optimal flow channels of cells and selection of coolant are the necessities. As cells in the system packed are in the series, and overheating of cells causes rise in temperature, which may lead to fire or explosion in the vehicle. Thus, system designing and marinating temperature conditions are crucial.

Some surge applications:

Present thermal batteries use affordable lithium anode and metal sulfide cathodes, which are capable of performing applications where other elements such as zinc, magnesium, chloride, or silver could serve previously. Several designs of the batteries are on the edge of the feasibility and safety. Thermal batteries are widely used in guided rockets, sonobuoys, tactical missiles, decoys, and torpedoes. The automotive and transport services are largely contributing toward the growth of the thermal batteries market, due to the anticipated demand for thermal battery-enabled electric vehicles.

Key segments covered

Key market players

Some of the top key players working in the thermal battery market sectors are Advanced thermal batteries INC, Continental, APS-ABS India PVT LTD. DFR Solutions, Diehl Stiftung&Co. KG, EaglePicher Technologies, EnergyNest A.S., EnerSys, Missiles & Space Batteries LTD, and SINOEV Technologies Inc. They companies are involved in the basic IT and electronic materials manufacturing along with the batteries materials for industrial, commercial, and consumer use. 

Key benefits of the report

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the global thermal battery market industry along with the current trends and market estimation to determine the imminent investment pockets.
• The report represents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the global thermal battery market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2027 to highlight the thermal battery market growth scenario.
• The report provides a detailed market analysis depending on competitive and how the competition will take shape in coming years.
• This report helps users in comprehending the key product segments and their future.