DuPont's latest Kevlar offering supports EV charging, safety
DuPont's latest Kevlar offering supports EV charging, safety
Rubber & Plastics News Staff
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WILMINGTON, Del.—Helping batteries last longer and charge faster is what DuPont Co. does. And the latest Kevlar product offering from the Wilmington-based company follows suit as it's designed to help electric vehicles optimize performance.
Kevlar MicroCore is a non-flammable, super-fine fiber material targeted for use in battery separators, and addresses the need for safer, higher-performing lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles. The material has shown that it will not shrink, even as temperatures reach 300°C, DuPont said.
The material also has demonstrated better lithium ion transfer abilities in battery separators, which ultimately supports faster charging for higher power EVs.