From October 17-21, Japanese tech company Asahi Kasei will display its diverse material solutions at the Fakuma Plastics Exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany. These solutions aim to be used in compact and safe electric vehicle (EV) batteries, enhance connectivity and lightweight performance, and promote the development of a circular economy.
Thermoplastic composites for EV batteries: This year, Asahi Kasei is focusing on a range of materials suitable for lightweight, compact, and safety-oriented EV battery solutions. Currently, the company is developing a brand-new continuous glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic named LENCEN, which will be unveiled for the first time at Fakuma. This composite material is made by stacking continuous glass fiber fabric with polyamide 66 (PA66) film. It boasts tensile strength, high heat resistance, and metal-like impact performance, which can enhance the collision safety of electric vehicle batteries and reduce weight.
Additionally, the company will also showcase a carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic unidirectional tape (CFRTP-UD tape) made from recycled continuous carbon fibers and the company's LEONA polyamide resin. This CFRTP-UD tape has a strength surpassing that of metals and can be used in automobile frames and bodies, enabling the recycling of scrapped vehicle parts into various new automotive components.
