Arkema Opens New Battery Dry Coating Lab for Clean Mobility
Arkema, a leading specialty chemicals company, has launched a new Battery Dry Coating Laboratory at its Cerdato Research Center in Normandy, France. This facility aims to drive innovation in next-generation battery solutions, supporting the global shift towards clean mobility and energy storage.
The laboratory, dedicated to exploring and advancing the dry coating process for battery electrodes, has become a hub for collaborative innovation with major cell makers and automotive players since its opening in late 2024. Arkema offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced materials for dry coating applications, including Kynar PVDF grades, IncellionTM Acrylic polymers and monomers, and Polyamides. The laboratory is equipped with two complementary technologies: direct calendering and electrodeposition. The dry coating process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers the carbon footprint of battery production compared to traditional wet coating methods.
Anne Christmann, R&D center Director at Arkema, expressed that the new laboratory embodies the spirit of innovation and commitment to supporting the energy transition.
Arkema's Battery Dry Coating Laboratory in Normandy is set to play a pivotal role in developing advanced battery technologies. By reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint, Arkema is well-positioned to be a key enabler of next-generation battery solutions, supporting the global transition to clean mobility and energy storage.
