SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is highlighting at The Battery Show North America 2023, its latest breakthroughs in advanced polymers and specialty engineering resins for potential use in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems.

Among the innovations on display are material and application developments made under the company’s BLUEHERO electrification initiative. These include a 2.2 m injection-molded battery top cover prototype made with STAMAX resin, illustrating the feasibility of manufacturing larger enclosures; and a public EV charger concept that demonstrates the comprehensive use of polymers for electrical and electronic components. Also spotlighted, from SABIC’s Specialties business, are ultra-thin-wall insulation films well suited for EV battery modules made with NORYL NHP resins; and a lightweight, laminated sandwich panel with impact-resistant honeycomb structures made with NORYL GTX resin.

According to Fahad Al-Harthi, Director of SABIC’s Automotive Polymers business: “Consumer adoption of EVs is influenced by cost, range, safety and access to a reliable charging infrastructure. SABIC is helping to address these challenges with our expanding polymers and specialty engineered resins portfolios, dedicated technical support, global manufacturing capability and sustainability leadership through our TRUCIRCLE program and BLUEHERO electrification initiative. With this combination of materials and support, SABIC is helping to facilitate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, and – perhaps most important – shorten time to market to address growing demand.”