What critical intrinsic materials are required to support safe and reliable power batteries?

The thermal runaway and thermal propagation requirements stipulated in China’s new battery safety national standard are arguably the most widely discussed safety criteria today. After all, a substantial number of battery/electric vehicle accidents stem from thermal runaway triggered by various causes—hence, we observe that the safety standard has become significantly stricter from the 2020 version to the newly released 2025 edition. Where lie the main difficulties and challenges? Fundamentally, they arise from ever-increasing performance demands on batteries—tighter spatial constraints, downward pressure on costs—while safety standards have risen substantially. Consequently, all stakeholders must strive to develop new battery chemistries and technologies, and leverage diverse supporting methods, all while carefully balancing multiple competing factors to achieve outcomes that are fast, effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient. So how is primary protection implemented? In summary, whether at battery manufacturers or OEMs—and regardless of cathode chemistry (e.g., NMC or LFP)—efforts to enhance thermal safety follow broadly similar strategies: improving intrinsic cell safety; optimizing venting (e.g., enlarging cell vent valves and designing directional system-level gas-release pathways); preventing arcing (ensuring robust protection for high-voltage components); applying thermal insulation (e.g., using aerogels—no ‘bare-cell’ designs, even for LFP); and deploying algorithm-based early-warning systems (a direction actively pursued by all major players, albeit highly challenging, yet undeniably critical). Expanding further here: effectively mitigating thermal runaway essentially hinges on two core aspects—electrical insulation (to prevent arcing) and thermal insulation (using heat-resistant materials). Traditionally, these goals were achieved through material ‘over-engineering’ (mechanical and thermal shielding). However, in today’s pursuit of efficiency and lightweighting, novel high-performance, lightweight materials are indispensable—and adhesives offer the most direct solution. As the saying goes, ‘If something can’t be solved, just add adhesive.’ For instance, polyurethane-based materials—available as potting foams, fire-retardant coatings, and more—deliver multi-tiered protection spanning cell-, module-, and pack-level applications. At ambient temperature, they exhibit low thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation; upon heating, they carbonize and expand, forming a physical barrier that insulates against heat and blocks oxygen—making them exceptionally powerful for fire prevention. Speaking of polyurethane materials, Huntsman Corporation inevitably comes to mind. Founded in 1970 as Huntsman Packaging Container Company, it evolved via strategic acquisitions into a diversified chemical conglomerate. Its global headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, USA. Today, Huntsman operates in approximately 25 countries, employs around 6,000 people, and maintains over 55 manufacturing and R&D facilities worldwide. If ‘adding adhesive’ solves tough problems, then one of its most competitive product families is the SHOKLESS™ LD low-density, lightweight polyurethane foam series—specifically engineered for EV battery cell potting and fixation. This material simultaneously delivers vibration damping, impact resistance, lightweighting, electrical insulation, and acoustic isolation, with wide-temperature stability—making it an ideal internal battery protection solution. Its rapid-cure capability also perfectly matches the high-speed production rhythms of modern battery assembly lines. Moreover, this material is a formulated polyurethane system family covering the full spectrum—from low-density flexible foams (for cell potting and fixation) to high-density rigid encapsulants (for module/pack-level protection). Customers procure a complete material system—including resin, curing agent, and recommended processing parameters—and benefit from broad tunability of density and elasticity. Essentially, a single platform-based formulation enables customization across diverse customer production lines, offering exceptional adaptability.

In-depth Research Report on China’s Maleic Anhydride Market and Investment Strategy Analysis, 2026–2031

5 Global Key Manufacturers Analysis 5.1 Huntsman 5.1.1 Huntsman: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.1.2 Huntsman: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.1.3 Huntsman: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.1.4 Huntsman: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.1.5 Huntsman: Latest Corporate Developments 5.2 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co., Ltd. 5.2.1 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.2.2 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.2.3 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.2.4 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.2.5 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical: Latest Corporate Developments 5.3 Changzhou Yabang Chemical Co., Ltd. 5.3.1 Changzhou Yabang Chemical: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.3.2 Changzhou Yabang Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.3.3 Changzhou Yabang Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.3.4 Changzhou Yabang Chemical: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.3.5 Changzhou Yabang Chemical: Latest Corporate Developments 5.4 AOC Resins 5.4.1 AOC Resins: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.4.2 AOC Resins: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.4.3 AOC Resins: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.4.4 AOC Resins: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.4.5 AOC Resins: Latest Corporate Developments 5.5 LANXESS 5.5.1 LANXESS: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.5.2 LANXESS: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.5.3 LANXESS: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.5.4 LANXESS: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.5.5 LANXESS: Latest Corporate Developments 5.6 Bolin Chemical 5.6.1 Bolin Chemical: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position 5.6.2 Bolin Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Product Specifications, Technical Parameters, and Market Applications 5.6.3 Bolin Chemical: Maleic Anhydride Sales Volume, Revenue, Pricing, and Gross Margin (2021–2026) 5.6.4 Bolin Chemical: Company Profile and Core Business Activities 5.6.5 Bolin Chemical: Latest Corporate Developments 5.7 Ningbo Zhe Tie Jiangning Chemical Co., Ltd. 5.7.1 Ningbo Zhe Tie Jiangning Chemical: Basic Information, Maleic Anhydride Production Bases, Sales Regions, Competitors, and Market Position

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