Arkema Opens New Dry Coating Lab for Batteries in France
Arkema, a leading specialty chemicals company, has opened a new dry coating laboratory for batteries at its Cerdato Research Center in Normandy, France. The laboratory is dedicated to advancing battery technologies, a major growth driver for Arkema, and supports the company's commitment to the energy transition.
The new laboratory is equipped with two complementary technologies: direct calendering and electrodeposition. These technologies enable the dry coating process, which significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers the carbon footprint of battery production compared to traditional wet coating methods.
The laboratory is focused on exploring and advancing the dry coating process for battery electrodes. Arkema's portfolio for dry coating applications includes Kynar PVDF grades, Incellion™ Acrylic polymers and monomers, and Polyamides. Since its start-up in late 2024, the laboratory has become a hub for collaborative innovation with major cell makers and automotive players.
Arkema's Battery Dry Coating Laboratory embodies the company's spirit of innovation and commitment to supporting the energy transition. By advancing dry coating technologies, Arkema aims to be a key enabler of next-generation battery solutions, supporting the global transition to clean mobility and energy storage.
