LG Chem, LX Hausys Create Battery Thermal Runaway Delay Material
14. December 2023Recognizing that thermal runaway represents a significant obstacle to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, LG Chem Ltd., in collaboration with its spinoff company LX Hausys Ltd., has unveiled an innovative material designed to mitigate the thermal runaway risk associated with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This development, announced by LG Group’s petrochemical unit, represents a notable advancement over their previous product released the prior year. Components and equipment involved in the production of batteries usually require KC Certification in order to be approved for the Korean market.
The novel material, called “special flame retardant continuous fiber thermoplastic,” is characterized by its minimal deformation when subjected to force, as detailed by LG Chem. The material also achieves the highest industry level of flame-retardant properties. It finds practical application in both the upper and lower enclosures of sizeable battery packs, effectively slowing the propagation of flames in the event of a fire, as stated by the company.
In the preceding year, LG Chem had successfully engineered super flame barrier materials and implemented a mass production system. These materials play a pivotal role as components within EV battery modules.
LG Chem anticipates that this cutting-edge material will contribute to the broader acceptance and popularity of electric cars.
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