With battery manufacturers racing to improve energy density, safety and production efficiency, Arkema is gearing up to shape the next generation of electric mobility and energy storage technologies.

 

The company is putting its latest battery innovations in the spotlight at The Battery Show Europe 2026, showcasing a portfolio of advanced materials designed to boost performance, safety, and sustainability in electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) batteries.

 

The specialty materials leader will present new technologies spanning battery cells, separators, thermal management, electrical insulation, and assembly solutions, reinforcing its position across the rapidly evolving battery value chain.

 

Arkema highlighted its long-standing role in the growth of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, with its Kynar HSV 900 PVDF binder now used in more than 10 million electric vehicles worldwide and a growing number of energy storage systems.

 

Building on that foundation, the company is expanding its LFP platform with two newly developed PVDF grades—Kynar HSV 1200 and Kynar HSV 1400—engineered to improve adhesion, reduce binder loading, and increase active material content, helping manufacturers achieve higher energy density.

 

Arkema is also advancing next-generation battery performance through its recently launched Incellion product family. New solutions include the Incellion Pr binder range for primer coatings and the Incellion El PAA and SA range for silicon-based anodes, designed to improve adhesion, conductivity, durability, and processing efficiency in advanced LFP cells.

 

The company is also showcasing its latest separator-coating technologies, leveraging decades of expertise through its Kynar Flex PVDF portfolio. The newest addition, Kynar Flex LBG 2600, is designed to improve manufacturing efficiency while enabling lower-temperature assembly processes.

 

Arkema has further expanded its separator offering with Incellion Sp 1252, an acrylic binder developed for ceramic-coated separators, and Incellion Sp 450, a co-binder for PVDF adhesive layers. 

 

The materials are engineered to deliver high mechanical strength, strong adhesion to polyolefin films, and enhanced electrolyte wettability, supporting safer battery designs and improved ion transport.

 

As battery manufacturers pursue next-generation architectures, Arkema is accelerating development of materials for semi-solid and all-solid-state batteries.

 

The company is developing advanced binder systems tailored for solid electrolytes, interface stabilization, and high-voltage cathodes—critical technologies for achieving safer batteries with greater energy density.

 

At the same time, Arkema is advancing dry-process-capable PVDF binders that can help manufacturers reduce energy consumption, eliminate solvent recovery steps, and lower production costs. The company recently opened a state-of-the-art dry-coating laboratory in France, underscoring its commitment to sustainable battery manufacturing.

 

Arkema is also targeting performance improvements at the battery pack level through a range of insulation, thermal management, and assembly technologies.

 

For electrical insulation, the company is showcasing Zenimid polyimides, designed to provide high thermal resistance and dielectric strength for battery management systems and thermal runaway protection. 

 

Rilsan Polyamide 11 is being positioned as a lightweight, durable solution for busbar insulation, while Sartomer UV-curable resins and photoinitiators support high-performance dielectric coatings and faster manufacturing processes.

 

In thermal management, Arkema is highlighting Rilsan Polyamide 11 and Rilsamid Polyamide 12 for cooling lines and connectors, citing their processability, flame-retardant properties, and laser weldability. Bostik thermal interface materials complement the portfolio by improving heat dissipation at the module and pack level.

 

For battery assembly, Bostik is presenting a suite of sealing and bonding technologies, including debond-on-demand solutions, gasketing systems, and structural adhesives. The products are designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, simplify servicing, and enhance long-term battery performance.