Arkema Opens Battery Dry Coating Lab to Boost Clean Mobility
Arkema has inaugurated its Battery Dry Coating Laboratory at the Cerdato Research Center in Normandy, France. The lab focuses on advancing dry coating processes for battery electrodes, aiming to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprint.
Arkema, a global leader in advanced materials, offers a wide range of products for dry coating applications. These include Kynar PVDF grades, Incellion™ Acrylic polymers and monomers, and Polyamides. The new laboratory is equipped with direct calendering and electrodeposition technologies, enabling it to explore and enhance dry coating processes.
The laboratory serves as a hub for collaborative innovation. Since its launch in late 2024, it has partnered with major cell manufacturers and automotive players. Key collaborators include Bostik, a subsidiary of Arkema, and Renault Group. Anne Christmann, R&D center Director at Arkema, expressed the company's commitment to supporting the energy transition through innovative battery solutions.
Arkema's Battery Dry Coating Laboratory is dedicated to advancing dry coating processes for battery electrodes. By reducing energy consumption and lowering carbon footprint, it supports the global transition to clean mobility and energy storage. Collaborations with industry leaders like Bostik and Renault Group drive innovation and progress in next-generation battery solutions.
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