SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF 5G COMMUNICATION WITH MODIFIED PPE

The modified polyphenylene ether XYRON™’s wide product portfolio allows for its use in a variety of applications associated with a rise of 5G technology. Its extensive and unique combination of properties have been providing an unmatched freedom of design for engineers from a wide range of industries. XYRON™’s little attenuation of radiomagnetic provides a further expansion of its use scenarios for most recent developments within the area of 5G technologies.

WGF™ - High performance polarization film for ADAS applications

The increasing automation of driving functions requires particularly reliable sensor concepts as well as high-intensity display systems in the vehicle. The new WGF™ polarization filter expands the application range of conventional optical systems, enabling robust detection of the environment and surroundings. In addition, the system performance and durability of e.g. AR-Head Up Displays can be improved.

AUDIO HUB (CODEC) – THE FLEXIBLE AND SMART WAY TO INTERCONNECT

Be flexible to interconnect different audio parts of your system and to expand the port numbers by using AKM‘s Audio Hub (CODEC).

HIPORE™ - WET-PROCESS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SEPARATOR FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERIES

Asahi Kasei’s HIPORE™ separator is a proven technology and offering solutions to increase the energy density and safety of EV batteries.

SUNFORCE™ - A NEW ERA OF ENGINEERING PLASTIC PARTICLE FOAMS: LIGHT WEIGHT & HIGH PERFORMANCE

Asahi Kasei’s SunForce™ family of particle foam beads made of engineering plastics (m-PPE or Polyamide) opens up new possibilities for lightweight and high-performance applications in the fields of LIB batteries, automotive, and others (telecommunication, logistics, composite, etc.)

ACETONITRILE (ACN) ELECTROLYTE – SUPER HIGH IONIC CONDUCTIVITY ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY

Acetonitrile (AcN) – containing electrolyte enhances low temperature performance and high power performance due to higher lithium ion conductivity. This electrolyte not only increases the power performance, but also reduces the total cost of battery production by enabling the usage of thicker electrodes.

TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE BATTERY PRODUCTION - LIB ELECTROLYTE WITH CO2 AS RAW MATERIAL

Reducing the CO2 footprint in battery manufacturing is an urgent topic. Asahi Kasei commercialized a process utilizing CO2 for the production of highly purified ethylene carbonate (p-EC) and highly purified dimethyl carbonate (p-DMC) to be used as component for LIB electrolytes.

CELGARD® LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES

Celgard offers a variety of battery separators for the complete range of vehicle electrification. Celgard’s polypropylene-based materials provide stability and can be tailored for improved performance in high power or high energy systems.

UL94 5VA FLAME-RETARDANT NON-WOVEN FABRIC FOR IMPROVED BATTERY SAFETY

Lastan® is a lightweight and flame-retardant non-woven material ideal for preventing the thermal propagation of lithium-ion batteries.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SBR IN EV TIRES

The ongoing electrification in the automotive industry is changing the requirements for the development of tire materials. By utilizing material informatics Asahi Kasei developed a new generation of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), offering an unmatched balance of processability, performance and sustainability.

AIR-DYNAMICS, CABIN AIR QUALITY CONTROL FOR EXTENDED RANGE

Most modern commercial buildings have demand controlled ventilation, maintaining good air quality while saving energy. Using the same robust technology, with carbon dioxide sensors, in electric cars will substantially extend the range of electric vehicles in hot or cold environments.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF SEMI-AROMATIC POLYAMIDE: ASAHI KASEI‘S GROWING FAMILY OF LEONA™ SG&SN GRADES

Modern applications allow for less compromises. You know polyamide materials that provide high stiffness. Or good surface quality. Or moisture resistance. However, with our growing LEONA™ SG polyamide family we managed to combine all these features and to maintain the excellent processability already known from our 90G series. All together in a well-balanced package at a competitive cost level.

HARD COATING FOR POLYCARBONATE GLAZING

This water-based glaze coating equips polycarbonate with an abrasion resistance similar to glass, as well as high durability (weatherability). Glaze-coated polycarbonate as an alternative for glass contributes to lightweighting and increases design flexibility in automotive applications, such as windshields, rear and side windows, sunroofs, headlight lenses, cover lenses for sensor systems, and other exterior parts.