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Plastic can be an electric conductor or an insulator. So, it is playing unique roles in propulsion, alternative drive trains and batteries.
Global pressure is growing for continued reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the automotive industry, high-voltage refers to voltages above 60 V DC.
At this level, the need for contact protection becomes mandatory. The voltage range varies for different categories of vehicles.
The most common chemistries for electric vehicle batteries are Lithium-ion (Li-ion), Nickel Manganese cobalt (NMC), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Sulphur (Li-S), and Lead-Acid. Nickel-metal hydride batteries are often used for hybrid cars instead of Lithium-ion.
Global EV High voltage housing plastic market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Lanxess develops high-performance plastic EV battery module housing Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Korean auto parts specialist INFAC have together developed a battery module housing for electric vehicles (EVs).
The battery housing uses Durethan BKV30FN04 from LANXESS to satisfy stringent mechanical and chemical property requirements for latest EV components.
The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) is characterised by its excellent flame-retardant and electrical properties.
The material is highly processable and enables the integration of complex functions required for housing components, resulting in a smaller number of parts and a simplified assembly process as well as lighter weight.
The new battery housing part has been adopted to series production of EV models launched by a Korean OEM this year.
“Success in mass production of battery housing demonstrates LANXESS Durethan’s excellence in EV batteries, in which technology and safety are of utmost importance.
Our high-performance plastics will make a significant contribution to the EV and battery markets,” Milan Vignjevic, head of LANXESS’ High-Performance Materials (HPM).
LANXESS’ engineering plastics can be applied to a wide range of battery components including battery covers, high-voltage connectors, cable brackets and battery cell cooling system pipes as well as parts for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles such as hydrogen storage tanks. It can also replace metals in various components, enabling lightweight design.
