SolvayS.A. (Brussels, Belgium; www.solvay.com) is reinforcing its leadership in the lithium-ion battery market by more than doubling its production capacity of high-performance polymer-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) from the Solef product line at its production site in Changshu, China.
Sustainable mobility is driving double-digit growth demand for PVDF in applications in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, where Asia is the largest market. Solvay’s solutions and innovation pipeline in Solef PVDF will help its customers optimize energy storage efficiency by increasing the battery’s energy density, safety and power. Other growing applications include offshore oil and gas pipes and liners, high purity semiconductors, and membranes for water purification.
“Solvay’s decision to raise PVDF capacity in Changshu, which follows our recent announcement to raise capacity in Europe, proves our continuous commitment to meeting our customers’ needs worldwide,” said Solvay Executive Committee Member Augusto Di Donfrancesco.