A raft of materials for electric vehicles and batteries
This company’s portfolio of specialty-materials solutions (photo) is aimed at solving design, durability and lightweighting challenges for electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and charging infrastructure. Polystrand™ continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) composites, including unidirectional tapes, multi-axial laminates and composite sandwich panels, offer excellent impact strength and durability for components, such as battery housings and underbody protections. These CFRTP technologies can be especially useful in direct long-fiber thermoplastic (DLFT) processes to add selective reinforcement to molded parts. Complēt™ long-fiber thermoplastics (LFTs) are reinforced composites utilizing long carbon, glass or specialty fibers to provide strength, stiffness and toughness performance on par with metals at a fraction of the weight. LFTs retain the processing ease of injection molding while accelerating lightweighting initiatives for components, such as structural inserts, brackets and battery parts. The company’s portfolio also includes performance-enhancing additives to help ensure that charging stations meet critical standards for flame retardancy, static discharge and protection against bacteria, ultraviolet (UV) radiation and surface wear and tear. — Avient Corporation, Avon Lake, Ohio