Arkema and Senior Collaborate on Next-Gen Battery Materials
- Arkema and Senior signed an MoU to advance battery materials.
- The collaboration focuses on adhesion technologies, electrode coating, and semi-solid battery manufacturing.
- Arkema's battery materials include Kynar® PVDF and Incellion™ solutions.
- Senior provides high-performance separator films for lithium-ion batteries.
Collaboration Overview
Arkema and Senior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their strategic cooperation in battery materials. This partnership aims to drive innovation across the battery value chain, focusing on technical, commercial, and application-focused collaboration.
Key Areas of Focus
The collaboration will concentrate on advanced adhesion technologies, controlled deposition and coating processes on electrodes, low-temperature cell assembly, and emerging semi-solid battery manufacturing technologies. These efforts are intended to improve battery performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
Technological Contributions
Arkema will leverage its expertise in advanced Specialty Materials, including Kynar® PVDF and Incellion™ acrylic-based solutions, to enhance battery safety, durability, and efficiency. Senior will contribute its high-performance separator films for lithium-ion batteries, supporting safer and more efficient energy storage solutions.
Global Impact
Both companies aim to strengthen their positions in the global battery ecosystem by leveraging complementary technological strengths. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development, validation, and industrial deployment of innovative material solutions for next-generation batteries, supporting the transition toward electric mobility and large-scale renewable energy storage.
Source: Arkema