Award Sub-Category: Thermodynamics

BETATECH™ thermal interface material is a novel solution that helps control heat in EV batteries. High thermal conductivity allows for efficient thermal management, helping maintain optimal battery temperatures during both charging and operation, extending vehicle range and enhancing vehicle safety due to decreased chance of thermal runaway.

This solution delivers enhanced fire protection for a pHEV battery pack cover. This is a global automotive first, addressing a key industry challenge . The performance meets China’s fire safety requirements (GB 18384-202), among the world’s most stringent. Additional benefits are weight and cost savings and reduced environmental impact.

To help meet the need for high-performance materials that can optimize the capabilities of today’s higher-frequency (>75 GHz), millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), SABIC launch LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ WFC06I and WFC06IXP compounds for the front and back covers (respectively) of these next-generation radar units.