# Self-Heating Batteries This Self-Heating Battery Ably Overcomes Harsh Winter Weather By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-battery References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/all-climate-lithium-battery/41429/) & [news.psu.edu](http://news.psu.edu/story/388410/2016/01/20/research/self-heating-lithium-ion-battery-could-beat-winter-woes) A group of scientists over at Penn State University have come up with a highly innovative self-heating battery that is capable of working smoothly without any issues even in cold winter weather. The lithium-ion battery is fitted with special nickel foil and embedded with a temperature sensor that redirects current through the foil, warming the battery from the inside. Once the battery returns to a temperature above freezing level, the self-heating function switches off and the battery continues operating normally. This self-heating battery has a whole array of potential applications and could be used in space missions, drones and even regular electric cars that are at risk of suffering decreased performance in extremely cold weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-heating Batteries:** The trend of self-heating batteries presents opportunities for innovative applications in various industries. - **Cold-weather Technology:** The trend of developing cold-weather technology offers disruptive innovation opportunities in space missions, drones, and electric cars. - **Enhanced Battery Performance:** The trend of enhancing battery performance in extreme temperatures opens up possibilities for improved reliability and functionality in various sectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Space Exploration:** The self-heating battery technology has the potential to revolutionize energy storage solutions in space missions. - **Drone Manufacturing:** The integration of self-heating batteries can greatly enhance the performance and reliability of drones operating in cold weather conditions. - **Automotive Industry:** The use of self-heating batteries in electric cars can solve the problem of decreased performance in extremely cold weather, making them more reliable and efficient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md) - [Ergonomic Battery-Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-heated-jacket-heated-jacket-puffer-heated-jacket.md) - [Warming Power Bank Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-battery-powered-hand-warmer.md) - [Battery-Powered Heated Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-onesource-heated-sleeping-bag.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Fast-Charging EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-minute-charge-electric.md) - [Nanoscale Silver Battery Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llzo-electrolytes.md) - [Safety-Focused Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movespeed-solidstate-battery.md) - [Solar-Powered Heated Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-solar-seat.md)