New Delhi: As the global climate consciousness reaches new heights, the automotive industry is embracing a transformative era of sustainable mobility. Being one of the leading chemical companies and at the forefront of this revolution, BASF is making significant strides in the realm of sustainable mobility. From cutting-edge coolant technology to advanced battery materials, BASF is driving change in ways that redefine its journey towards a cleaner, greener world.
E-coolants for safe and high-performing batteries – Solutions for sustainable transportation in the long run
Battery and fuel cell-run vehicles play an important role in the ambitious efforts to further decarbonize tailpipe emissions in the transportation sector. These technologies are continuously advancing, but to successfully drive broad public acceptance, drivers require solutions that deliver performance, reliability, and safety at the same time. In response to this challenge, BASF has developed the product family GLYSANTIN® ELECTRIFIED®, specially designed to meet and exceed all essential requirements in safety, performance, and lifetime of the associated powertrain technologies.
GLYSANTIN G22 ELECTRIFIED is a low conductivity, ready-to-use coolant for indirect cooling of electric vehicles based on ethylene glycol. With its low conductivity, GLYSANTIN® G22® ELECTRIFIED® maintains low and stable currents when exposed to a voltage source. This translates into low fluid decomposition, low generation of hydrogen, and low self-discharge, making it a safety-optimized product for battery electric vehicles. The coolant provides good passivation in the low temperature coolant circuits (battery operation) as well as at high temperature (battery charging). Beyond that, the product reliably delivers the renowned GLYSANTIN® core properties and protects the vital parts of the battery cooling system such as the cooling plate and channels, heat sink, chiller, radiator, water pump and the heater core against corrosion and deposits.
GLYSANTIN® G22® ELECTRIFIED® helps enable safe and reliable high performance battery solutions for the electrification of the transportation sector.
The Power of chemistry in e-mobility
Underpinning BASF’s contributions to the electric mobility revolution is its deep-rooted expertise in chemistry. From battery materials to performance components, the diverse portfolio of BASF’s Performance Materials business plays a pivotal role in realizing the ambitions of e-mobility. This chemistry-centric approach starts from the core of electric vehicles — the battery.
Globally, BASF is one of the leading supplier of high-density cathode active materials (CAM) in the automotive industry and offers one of the broadest CAM portfolios, including Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA) and Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) oxides. CAM can customize solutions to meet targets in battery performance, lifespan, safety, and cost. NCA and NCM, provide one of the highest energy density available in lithium-ion batteries. These high-performance CAMs are seen as the value-adding core of Li-ion battery cells.
Additionally, BASF’s Licity® lithium-ion battery binders are suitable for pure graphite and silicon-containing anodes. These binders help to prevent electrode swelling, resulting in increased battery capacity, more charge cycles, and reduced charging times. The binders also perform better in low-temperature environments than Li-ion batteries typically do. Furthermore, they are sustainably produced with fewer fossil resources and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Moreover, BASF’s global research capabilities and battery materials business exemplify the company’s commitment to pioneering advancements. By providing unparalleled expertise, innovations, and technologies, BASF is driving the next level of battery performance for applications ranging from fully electric vehicles to plug-in hybrid vehicles.
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, BASF remains committed to driving positive change through innovation. With a deep-rooted focus on safety, performance, and environmental responsibility, BASF is truly enabling an electric future that benefits both the consumers and the planet alike.
