Innovation Segment : Non-storage EV components

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HV batteries permanent plastic bonding parts - Covestro, Henkel

Germany

Covestro and adhesive manufacturer Henkel are working in collaboration which involves permanently bonding plastic parts in high-voltage batteries with the help of UV-activated Loctite adhesives.

One possible application could be the permanent bond of cylindrical battery cells with the surrounding cell holder. The combination of UV-permeable plastic and fast-curing adhesive enables the short cycle times that are required for the mass production of battery modules and battery packs.

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Innovation themes: High-voltage battery protection, UV-activated Loctite adhesives for EV batteries,  polycarbonate blends are well suited for manufacturing modules, housing parts, cell holders and crash absorbers 

Relevant for

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Plastics & polymer science professional
  • Electrochemical engineer

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy storage
  • Heat & thermodynamics
  • Material sciences

Domain

Sustainable transport

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry