ShanghaiMay 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From May 13 to 15, Arkema will showcase its innovations at CIBF 2026, the Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange and Exhibition (Booth No.: Hall 4, T077). At a critical juncture where battery technology is advancing toward long life, high safety, ultra-fast charging, and low-carbon recycling, Arkema continues to participate in industry innovation as a deep technology partner. During the exhibition, Arkema will present a matrix of specialty materials covering both the inside and outside of battery cells, demonstrating how diverse materials can deeply empower comprehensive breakthroughs in next-generation batteries.
Arkema at CIBF 2026
Zhang Xiaoyu, President of Arkema Greater China, stated: “Today’s battery industry is forming an increasingly complex system-level competition. Breakthroughs in individual areas are certainly important, but what truly determines the direction of the industry is whether technology, manufacturing, and application can achieve a higher level of synergy. Material innovation is no longer just a supporting role but a key force driving the upgrade of next-generation batteries. Leveraging over two decades of sustained investment in the battery field, Arkema will continue to strengthen its local R&D and production capacity to support the industry’s move toward a higher quality development stage.“
As the industrialization of solid-state batteries continues to heat up, competition around key materials and processes is also accelerating significantly. At this exhibition, Arkema directly addresses three major technology hotspots: dry electrode processes, sulfide routes, and gel electrolyte membranes. Focusing on these three directions, Arkema brings a new Kynar® PVDF dry electrode solution, Kynar Ultraflex® PVDF for sulfide electrolyte membrane binders, and a comprehensive material portfolio for gel electrolyte membranes.
Consistently leveraging the One Arkema strategy, the company continues to integrate its rich material solutions, building a series of one-stop material solutions around key high-growth markets such as battery energy storage. At this exhibition, Arkema presents battery materials within a more complete vehicle scenario. Content related to the inside of the cell, the outside of the cell, and cutting-edge technologies is displayed sequentially along the booth’s visitor flow. Attendees can gain a clearer understanding of how diverse specialty materials work synergistically across different application scenarios, helping to solve practical engineering challenges in battery development.
Inside the Cell
Arkema’s specialty material solutions for inside the battery cell
As the battery industry’s demands for cycle life and safety continue to rise, Arkema deeply integrates material solutions into the collaborative design of electrodes, separators, and electrolytes.
- Kynar® PVDF, used as an electrode binder, exhibits stable electrochemical resistance over a wide voltage range. It is highly suitable for NCM, sodium-ion, and LMFP systems, enabling higher active material loading, higher compaction density, thicker electrodes, and lower internal resistance.
- Combined with the Incellion™ water-based acrylic series for anode and cathode primer coatings and ceramic separator coatings, it further enhances the battery’s long cycle life, high rate capability, and high capacity retention.
- For the development of new electrolyte systems, Proionic® ionic liquids, with their high ionic conductivity and non-flammable properties, can maintain system stability under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
In the wave of new energy vehicle technology iteration, ultra-fast charging is increasingly becoming a standard feature in high-end new energy models. To enhance the battery’s fast-charging capability and power output performance, Arkema is also continuously improving its material portfolio inside the cell.
- Kynar® PVDF separator coatings can significantly improve the adhesion of the separator coating to the positive and negative electrodes, enhancing the battery’s fast-charging performance.
Outside the Cell
Arkema’s specialty material solutions for outside the battery cell
Addressing the needs for safe and stable operation of battery systems and lightweight integration, Arkema provides diverse material support outside the cell, ranging from thermal management to structural insulation.
- For critical components such as high-voltage busbars, cooling pipes, valves, and connectors, Rilsan® PA11, with its flexibility, low-temperature impact resistance, and hydrolysis resistance, ensures heat dissipation efficiency and insulation safety while serving as a lightweight material to replace some metal solutions, aiding in system weight reduction and space optimization.
- Polyimide (PI) materials used in flexible printed circuits for power battery modules offer excellent flexibility, bending resistance, and electrical insulation, maintaining unparalleled dimensional stability over a wide temperature range.
- Combined with Sartomer® UV-curable prepolymers and monomers for insulation coatings, Arkema’s rich material portfolio provides practical support for the structural integration of battery packs.
Facing industry trends toward green manufacturing and lifecycle management, Arkema continues to expand the value of materials in low-carbon production and recycling.
- The high-performance bio-based material Rilsan® PA11 is 100% derived from castor beans and is fully recyclable, with a carbon footprint approximately 80% lower than traditional petroleum-based materials.
- Elium® thermoplastic resin, while meeting structural strength requirements, endows composite enclosures with the potential for recyclability and regeneration.
- Bostik’s innovative adhesive solutions for battery systems, while offering excellent bonding adaptability and improved production efficiency, explore formulations that enable maintainability and disassembly, facilitating the repair, dismantling, and recycling of batteries in later stages.