The portfolio includes protective coatings for aluminum busbars, surface treatments for EV battery components and technologies targeting corrosion resistance and conductivity.
The Krefeld-Uerdingen laboratory expands testing of iron oxide and iron phosphate materials as LANXESS develops precursors for next-generation batteries.
PPG supplied battery fire protection technology and a €40,000 grant for a student-developed solar-powered ambulance designed to operate independently of conventional charging and fuel infrastructure.
Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.