Technical bulletin: Energy-efficient insulative coatings for battery cell applications

Automotive manufacturers are increasingly focusing on electric vehicle (EV) production, driving demand for advanced battery-related coatings. UV-curable coatings are gaining popularity due to their rapid curing, low energy consumption, and ease of application, making them ideal for large-scale production. Arkema's innovative UV-curable acrylate resins and photoinitiators offer excellent dielectric properties, adhesion, flexibility, and assembly capabilities, and support the EV industry's need for advanced battery coatings.
Energy-efficient insulative coatings for battery cell applications
Automotive manufacturers worldwide are intensifying their focus on electric vehicles (EV) production. This surge in EV adoption has created a demand for enhanced performance in battery-related coatings. Among the solutions gaining traction, UV-curable coatings are receiving significant attention from manufacturers due to their rapid curing rate, minimal energy consumption, and ease of application processes. These qualities are pivotal for achieving heightened industrial efficiency and enabling large-scale production.
Sprayable UV-cured coatings with low VOCs and a 100% solid composition are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional PET films. They offer comparable dielectric protection while having thinner profiles and eliminating the risk of delamination. Arkema offers cutting-edge UV-curable acrylate resins and photoinitiators, empowering formulators to address the multifaceted challenges of this application. These products enable outstanding dielectric properties, superior adhesion, flexibility, and seamless assembly capabilities, further reinforcing the EV industry's pursuit of advanced battery coatings.
Technical Bulletin Summary
- Benefits of UV curing for dielectric battery coatings
- Performance and unique requirements
- How to measure dielectric properties
- Recommended monomers and flexibilizer
- Hydrophobic and acrylated epoxy oligomers
- Adhesion promoters
- Toughening materials