Chemical Week How Arkema is shaping the future of battery technology
Dec 10, 2024
Woldemar D'Ambrieres, Global Market Manager for Batteries at Arkema, shares insights on the future of battery technology. He discusses Arkema's innovative solutions for electric vehicle batteries and the importance of advancements like carbon nanotubes. The conversation highlights strategic investments in startups ProAonic and Tiamat, focusing on semi-solid and sodium-ion batteries. D'Ambrieres emphasizes the need for collaboration and research to tackle challenges in a rapidly evolving market, ensuring Arkema's growth amid rising energy demands.
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Arkema's Battery Focus
- Arkema is actively involved in developing solutions for next-generation batteries like solid-state and semi-solid-state.
- They acknowledge the dynamic nature of battery technology and the uncertainty of which technology will dominate.
Proionic Acquisition
- Arkema discovered Proionic, a company specializing in ionic liquids for textile applications.
- Recognizing the potential of their technology for batteries, Arkema acquired a majority stake in Proionic.
Learning from Startups
- Arkema's investments in startups provide valuable insights into customer challenges.
- Working closely with customers helps Arkema gain a deeper understanding of the constraints faced during industrialization and scale-up.