Customization of energy storage battery foam sheet

What makes foam a good battery elastomer?

The performance of specially engineered polyurethane- and silicone-based foams will outlast the lifespan of the battery, which isn’t true for other potential materials solutions such as other elastomers. Another advantage is foam’s remarkable operational temperature range, much larger than most other rubbers.

Why is foam a good material for a car battery?

Foam materials are reliable even under the stresses of the harsh automotive environment. They have excellent high and low temperature resistance. They are also thermally insulative, encouraging heat to be exhausted to the heat sink and not transferred to neighboring battery cells. This insulative property isn’t reduced as the foam compresses.

Are foam batteries conductive?

But foams can be engineered to deliver the same, consistent return energy across a wide range of compression amounts, a property known as compression force deflection (CFD). Springs are also thermally and electrically conductive and can create hard spots in the battery.

Why do EV batteries need custom elastomeric materials?

EV batteries present numerous challenges for design engineers seeking ways to extend range while achieving safety targets and minimizing complexity, volume, and weight. Rogers partners with OEMs and Tiers to improve and optimize battery performance by rapidly developing custom elastomeric material solutions unique and critical to each EV program.

What materials are used for EV batteries?

Material solutions for EV battery provided by INOAC, a comprehensive manufacturer of polyurethane, rubber, plastics and composites.

What materials are used in a battery system?

battery system. PORON® polyurethane and silicone materials enable long-term cooling performance. ProcellTM EV Firewall provides compressibility and thermal protection. PORON polyurethane BISCO silicone materials deliver push back force to optimize life and performance.