Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

Recent Advances and Applications of Ferrite Materials in Electric Vehicle Power Electronics and Energy Systems: A Review

Document Type : Review Article

Author
Physics Department, Amirkabir University of Techology, Tehran, Iran
10.22060/aest.2026.25940.1009
Abstract
The global transition toward sustainable transportation depends heavily on the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs), which require efficient energy conversion, storage, and management systems. Ferrites, a class of ceramic magnetic materials, play a crucial yet often overlooked role in enabling modern EV technologies. This review examines the significant contributions of ferrites to the electric vehicle industry, with particular emphasis on their applications in power electronics, electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression, electric motors, charging systems, and advanced battery technologies. Recent studies published since 2020 are analyzed to highlight material innovations, improved magnetic performance, thermal stability, reduced energy losses, and enhanced operational efficiency achieved through ferrite-based components. Emerging trends in nanostructured ferrites, soft magnetic composites, and high-frequency applications are also discussed. The review demonstrates that ferrites are essential for improving the reliability, efficiency, durability, and sustainability of EV technologies, thereby supporting the future development of clean, intelligent, and energy-efficient transportation systems worldwide in both industrialized and developing countries.
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Volume 1, Issue 4
Spring 2026
Pages 428-435

  • Receive Date 01 March 2026
  • Revise Date 22 March 2026
  • Accept Date 01 April 2026
  • Publish Date 01 April 2026