COMPOUNDS | AUTOMOTIVE
Meeting the demands of EV applications
As the roll-out of electric vehicles increases, more compounds are being developed in connection with battery and hybrid powertrains. New materials are covered by Chris Saunders
With power efficiency improving, charging infrastructure becoming more accessible, and electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more affordable, e-mobility is finally making inroads into the mass market. Plastics and composites are now fundamental to EV design, offering significant advantages in lightweighting, thermal safety, electrical performance, circular design, and battery technology. While traditional powertrains rely on materials capable of withstanding higher temperatures, such as PA6, PA66, PA12 or polypthalamide (PPA), EV platforms operate under significantly lower thermal demands prompting calls for more cost-efficient, application-specific materials that simplify processing, reduce part weight, and lower costs without compromising on performance. Nonetheless, compounds based on
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engineering thermoplastics are needed in demanding applications. Mocom develops compounds that have the necessary thermal, electrical, mechanical and chemical resistance to meet these requirements. Its high-performance Altech NXT PP bridges the gap between PA and standard PP, enabling weight savings in many applications without sacrificing performance, the company says. Meanwhile, high-performance materials such as Tedur PPS remain essential for high-demand applications like valves, thanks to their excellent dimensional stability and creep resistance. Most recently, Mocom has expanded its Tedur portfolio to include high-impact, glass fibre-reinforced grades as an alternative to PPA GF. The company says connectors and piping
Main image: Syensqo’s Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR retains its bright colour even under prolonged heat exposure, ensuring compliance with industry standards
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IMAGE: SYENSQO
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