In both vehicles and energy storage facilities there is a growing demand for rechargeable lithium ion batteries (LiB) with high power density capabilities. As customers look for faster charging and discharge times, carbon black additives and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are helping to improve the electrical conductivity of the cathode and anode and provide stable electrochemical properties. The challenge is that conductive carbon additives agglomerate, which means effective dispersants are needed to enable battery cells with improved conductivity through conductive slurry processability and long-term stability.

Infineum has been dispersing soot in diesel vehicles for decades and now we have put that formulation expertise into developing highly effective, no-harms products that at low doses help to meet these needs.

We are actively developing our capabilities in this space to demonstrate the potential value Infineum can bring to dispersing carbonaceous material (Carbon Black and CNT) dispersants for cell conductive slurries and conductive carbon dispersion formulations that include carbonaceous material (Carbon Black and CNT) dispersants for cell conductive slurries and conductive carbon dispersion formulations that include carbon black and both multi-walled and multi single-walled carbon nanotube chemistries for cathode and anode slurry supply. And, we’re applying our understanding beyond LiB – in fuel cell applications, conductive films, touchscreen latex gloves and supercapacitors.

If you are looking to improve conductivity, fast charging and long-term performance of your system let us assess your needs and customise our innovative surfactant chemistries and formulations to match your dispersion needs.