Boosting safety, performance and scale for EV-battery applications

Automakers are investing heavily in electric-vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal-combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by increased lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology and product innovations extending the EV driving range and reducing battery-pack costs. The EV space is an area that will provide tremendous opportunities for converters and others working with high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. Converted p-s materials are used in a variety of EV-battery applications that enable those packs to be more efficient, safer and easier to assemble. Pressure-sensitive materials aid in solving some of the most common challenges facing those in the EV-battery value chain. The significant issues this article will address include how p-s adhesive (PSA) tapes help reduce flammability, boost dielectric strength, and optimize design and assembly.