Making electric vehicles last

Dual-ion batteries equipped with a newly developed binder maintained exceptional performance, even after enduring over 3,500 recharge cycles

14-Nov-2023 - In the realm of electric vehicles, powered by stored electric energy, the key lies in rechargeable batteries capable of enduring multiple charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries have been the poster child for this application. However, due to limitations in energy storage capacity and other ...

Stabilizing sulfur cathode by single Li-ion channel polymer binder

28-Nov-2019 - The growing demands on the high-performance energy-storage system for emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence drive the development of high-performance batteries. As a promising candidate of next-generation batteries, Li-S batteries have been drawn much ...

Coupling experiments to theory to build a better battery

22-Jan-2018 - Lithium-sulfur batteries are promising candidates for replacing common lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles since they are cheaper, weigh less, and can store nearly double the energy for the same mass. However, lithium-sulfur batteries become unstable over time, and their electrodes ...

WACKER to Build New Production Facilities for Dispersions and Polymer Powders in South Korea

29-Sep-2017 - Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its existing production plants for polymer binders in South Korea. The Munich-based chemical company plans to build a new spray dryer for dispersible polymer powders at its Ulsan site. The dryer will have a total capacity of 80,000 metric tons per year. WACKER also ...

WACKER expands its technical center in Brazil

15-Apr-2013 - Wacker Chemie AG is strengthening its presence in South America, and today inaugurates its expanded technical center, including training center, near São Paulo, Brazil. The new regional competence center for South America combines research and development, applications technology, and a basic- ...