What key 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 national safety standards have 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 systems and technologies, and leverage diverse supporting methods, all while carefully balancing multiple competing factors to achieve goals of speed, quality, cost-efficiency, and effectiveness. So how is primary protection implemented? In summary, whether at battery manufacturers or automakers—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 (an area all companies are actively exploring, albeit with considerable technical challenges—yet undeniably a critical direction). Expanding further: effective thermal runaway protection essentially hinges on two core aspects—electrical insulation (to prevent arcing) and thermal insulation (using heat-resistant materials). Traditionally, these objectives were achieved through material ‘stacking’ (mechanical and thermal shielding). However, in today’s pursuit of efficiency and lightweighting, advanced, 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 heat and blocks oxygen—making them exceptionally powerful for fire protection. 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 insulation—a comprehensive internal battery protection solution featuring wide-temperature stability and rapid curing—perfectly aligned with the fast-paced production rhythms of modern battery assembly lines. Moreover, this material is a formulated polyurethane system family, covering a full spectrum—from low-density flexible foams (for cell potting and fixation) to high-density rigid encapsulants (for module/pack-level protection). Customers procure an integrated material system comprising resin, curing agent, and recommended processing parameters. Crucially, density and elasticity are widely tunable to meet specific customer needs—essentially enabling a platform-based formulation system to flexibly adapt to diverse production lines, offering strong customization capability.

China Epoxy Resin (EP) Market Dynamics Monitoring and Investment Risk Outlook Report, 2025–2031

(1) Global Coatings Industry Development Status (2) China Coatings Industry Development Status 2. Coatings Industry Development Trends 7.4.2 Overview of Epoxy Resin Applications in Coatings 1. Introduction to Epoxy Resin Applications in Coatings 2. Characteristics and Classification of Epoxy Resin Coatings 7.4.3 Current Market Status of Epoxy Resin Applications in Coatings 1. Production Status of Epoxy Resin Coatings 2. Epoxy Resin Consumption in the Coatings Industry 7.4.4 Demand Potential for Epoxy Resin in Coatings Applications 7.5 Epoxy Resin (EP) Segmented Application: Adhesives 7.5.1 Adhesives Industry Development Status 1. Adhesives Industry Development Status (1) Global Adhesives Industry Development Status (2) China Adhesives Industry Development Status 2. Adhesives Industry Development Trends (1) Global Adhesives Industry Trends (2) China Adhesives Industry Trends 7.5.2 Overview of Epoxy Resin (EP) Applications in Adhesives 1. Introduction to Epoxy Resin Applications in Adhesives 2. Applications of Epoxy Resin Adhesives in Civil Engineering and Construction 3. Applications of Epoxy Resin Adhesives in the Automotive Industry 7.5.3 Current Market Status of Epoxy Resin (EP) in Adhesives Applications 7.5.4 Demand Potential for Epoxy Resin (EP) in Adhesives Applications 7.6 Applications of Modified Epoxy Resin (EP) 7.6.1 Epoxy Composites 1. Applications of Epoxy Resin in Composites 2. Current Demand for Epoxy Resin from the Composites Industry 3. Future Demand Prospects for Epoxy Resin from the Composites Industry 7.6.2 Epoxy Engineering Plastics 7.6.3 Epoxy Construction Materials 7.7 Strategic Positioning Analysis of China’s Epoxy Resin (EP) Industry by End-Use Segment Chapter 8: Case Studies of Global and Chinese Epoxy Resin (EP) Enterprises 8.1 Overview and Comparative Analysis of Global and Chinese Epoxy Resin (EP) Enterprises 8.2 Case Studies of Global Epoxy Resin (EP) Enterprises (listed in no particular order; customizable) 8.1.1 Dow Chemical (USA) 1. Corporate Profile 2. Business Performance Analysis 3. Core Business Analysis 4. Geographic Sales Distribution 5. Epoxy Resin Production Capacity 6. Investment Layout in China 7. Latest Development Updates 8.1.3 Huntsman Corporation 1. Corporate Profile 2. Business Performance Analysis 3. Core Business Analysis 4. Epoxy Resin Production Capacity 5. Investment Layout in China 6. Latest Development Updates 8.3 Case Studies of Chinese Epoxy Resin (EP) Enterprises (listed in no particular order; customizable) 8.2.1 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan, China) 1. Basic Corporate Information 2. Business Performance 3. Business Structure / Revenue Composition 4. R&D and Production of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products 5. Sales and Competitive Positioning of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products 6. Applications and Solution Offerings of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products 7. Strategic Business Layout and SWOT Analysis 8.2.2 Hongchang Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. 1. Basic Corporate Information 2. Business Performance 3. Business Structure / Revenue Composition 4. R&D and Production of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products 5. Sales and Competitive Positioning of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products 6. Applications and Solution Offerings of Epoxy Resin (EP) Products

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