Ascend Performance Materials will focus on electromobility and sustainability at K. The company made this announcement at a press conference in advance of the trade show.

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At K 2022, it was clearly shown that with suitable materials not only can CO2 emissions be reduced, but also advantages in component design achieved.

The Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei showed its concept vehicle at K 2022. The domed roof in particular could lead to a few changes in future automobiles.

With suitable materials CO2 emissions can be reduced and advantages in component design can be achieved.

Automotive Highlights of K 2022

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Long fiber thermoplastic compression molding is suitable for the production of components with large surfaces such as battery enclosures for electric vehicles. However, these components place high demands on the material used.

Large-area components, like the battery cover shown, can be produced very well using direct long fiber compression molding. Optimized materials such as PA66 Mobius NPD 555 FR GF50 from Invista  are ideal for the process involved.

Two resin grades developed for long fiber thermoplastic compression molding permit the substitution of thermosetting SMC molding materials.

PA66 for Flame Retardant Large-Area D-LFT Components

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Faster Process to Safe Battery Enclosures

Polyamide fibers need to be sufficiently flame-retardant for the use in textile applications. Flame-retardants containing halogens and coating fibers with those is a common practice, although it has some severe disadvantages. Inherently flame-retardant polymers, which are processed along with polyamide to form blends and subsequently spun into fibers, provide an attractive alternative.

Inherently flame-retardant polymers are processed along with polyamide to form blends and subsequently spun into fibers.

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The K 2022 offered an immense range of innovations and application examples for – and with more – sustainable materials. Interestingly hereby was that bio-based versions were extremely popular.

Shoes made from waste gas: genetically modified bacteria produce ethanol from waste gas, which is then used to create plastic, e.g. for the Cloudprime shoes from On.

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Is Bio the New Standard?

Special plastics are needed for the increasingly widespread 800 V drives of electric cars. Bio-based PPA, for example, represents a sustainable option.

Elektronik

Faster and More Sustainable Charging

One of Ascend’s product ranges has demonstrated how the carbon footprint of PA can be reduced. The company has taken an additional stake in a recycler.

Instead of disposing of worn-out carpets in landfills or incinerators, recycling is a better alternative.

Recycling

Umweltmanagement

Old Carpets Become New Polymers

PC and other materials often do not achieve the mechanical properties required for medical technology. The situation is different with transparent PA.

Grilamid TR HT 200 is very well suited for use in medical technology. It is the first transparent PA which can be steam sterilized, and makes repeated use of medical products possible.

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Orange has become the signal color of electromobility. Compounds based on PBT and PA are now available for high-voltage connectors.

In electromobility, orange is the color of choice, especially for high-voltage components.

Polybutylenterephthalat

Highly Exciting and Orange!

Until now, laser welding of PPA has been considered problematic. This will change thanks to a collaboration between Envalior and LPKF Welding Equipment.

LDS types can also be laser welded. This opens up additional possibilities for function integration in PPA components.

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Verbindungstechnik Verfahren

Thermisches Fügeverfahren

Lasertechnik

Solutions for Laser Welding PPA

The change in drive-train technology from the conventional combustion engine to the electric drive poses a big challenge for car manufacturers and suppliers alike. Engineering plastics have versatile properties that offer a wide potential for applications in electric vehicles.  

From the Prototype of the First Lithium-Ion Battery to Thermoplastics for Electrification 

Energiemanagement / Ladetechnik

Synergies from the Far East 

Lightweight is no longer just a matter of replacing metal. More and more often, plastics already in use are substituted by lighter weight polymers. New low-density compounds exhibit not only good materials and processing properties. On top of that, they offer various secondary advantages, such as are illustrated by an engine room bulkhead cover and a car door sill.  

Reducing Density and Part Weight via the Material without Altering Existing Processes 

Compound

Strong Flyweights 

Grilamid TR 50 is the latest addition to Ems-Grivory¿s amorphous polyamide product range. The new material combines properties such as high stiffness, optical quality, and chemical resistance with high ductility and toughness.  

Material for Applications in Cell Phones, Cars, Toys, and Beverage Bottles 

Transparent and Safe 

At present, flame-retardant plastic parts past their service lifetime are predominantly used energetically. The further development of the circular economy makes it necessary to rethink materials recycling. However, this issue becomes increasingly complex wherever such additives as flame retardants, fibers, or fillers are used. 

Recycling Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Plastics. Example: Polyamide 

Wiederaufbereitung

Kunststoff-Recycling

Secondary Raw Materials of the Future  

Digitalization, electromobility, energy and resource efficiency are making their mark on future vehicles. These trends were also reflected at this year¿s PIAE, the branch¿s get-together in Germany. Plastics are an important key to mastering ecological and economic challenges in the coming years. 

New Polymers, Efficient Processes, and Advanced Parts for the Automotive Industry 

Schaumstoffe und Vorprodukte

Polyurethan

Oberflächentechnik

Plastics for the Mobility of Tomorrow  

Domo Chemicals invests to expand production capacity of Technyl polyamide in China to meet growing market demand.

Domo Chemicals, a global leader in engineered materials, plans a long-term investment in China to continue expanding its production capacity of Technyl high-performance polyamides.

This plan aims to meet growing demand in the automotive, electrical & electronics, and industrial consumer goods industries, and help build a sustainable future.

Domo Chemicals acquired Solvay’s Performance Polyamides business in 2020 and has sold the Technyl products globally since February 1, 2022, including in China, one of the company’s key strategic markets.

Investing More in Expanding Production Capacity in China

According to the company, Asia is the fastest growing market for polyamides in the world, with the majority of that growth concentrated in China. As an integrated producer of PA 6/66, Domo Chemicals is committed to improving and expanding its production facilities in China in order to increase capacity and establish a strong presence.

To this end, Domo Chemicals will continue to expand the capacity of its production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, which has been planned to be gradually introduced in three stages:

<ul><li>Since March 2022, an additional 6000 t of capacity has been made available, with the plant achieving the total capacity of 14,000 t of PA6 from April onwards.</li><li>A 35,000-t new plant in Haiyan is planned to be completed in the third quarter of 2023, in which the company has invested more than EUR 14 million (97 million yuan).</li><li>Going forward, the company will further expand the plant, gradually increasing its capacity to 50,000 t.</li></ul>

In addition to the expansion, the plant will also use renewable energy wherever possible, adopt advanced water and air treatment technologies to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions, and fully comply with Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSE) regulations. Domo Chemicals will improve HSE compliance continuously and work closely with the local government, while partnering with key local and global customers to accelerate innovation and development across a wide range of industries.

The Domamid, Econamid and Thermec engineered material solution brands are gradually being combined under the Technyl high-performance polyamide family. Technyl 4 Earth is an environmentally friendly product based on recyclable materials and certified for CO2 reduction. The new plant will be equipped with the capability of offering Technyl 4 Earth.

DOMO Engineering Plastics Italy S.p.A 

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Fabrizio Cochi, Vice President Asian Operations: “Achieving the global rollout of Technyl is a key milestone in Domo Chemicals’ sustainability strategy to help our local customers in China to achieve their low carbon goals and increase their competitive advantage in the face of accelerating sustainability trends.”

Domo Chemicals will expand the capacity of its production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province in three stages.

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