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The Chemours Company has inaugurated the Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC) at its Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. This cutting-edge facility, a multi-million-dollar investment, is designed to enhance the development of sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles. By leveraging Chemours’ expertise in chemistry, the CBIC aims to accelerate the evolution of next-generation battery technologies.
Key Highlights:
- State-of-the-Art Facility: The CBIC is a first-of-its-kind laboratory focused on advancing battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.
- Investment in Sustainability: The center is a significant investment in improving the sustainability and performance of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs).
- Collaborative Innovation: The CBIC enables collaboration between Chemours’ engineers and industry partners to drive the adoption of novel, cost-effective battery manufacturing approaches.
- Support for the Automotive Industry: The center will help accelerate the electrification of the automotive sector by advancing the capabilities of LiBs.
- Focus on Advanced Chemistry: Chemours’ Teflon™ fluoropolymer binders are central to developing solvent-free battery electrode manufacturing, paving the way for more energy-efficient vehicles.
Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours, emphasized the company’s commitment to using its chemical expertise to address customers’ challenges: “The Chemours Battery Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art lab and investment in the long-term potential of improving the sustainability footprint and performance of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries.”
Senator Chris Coons of Delaware praised the facility, stating, “I’m all charged up to see Delaware lead the way in battery innovations that will bring about a cleaner future.”
Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester echoed this sentiment, highlighting the center’s role in moving closer to a clean energy future.
About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, offering innovative solutions across various industries, including coatings, plastics, and transportation. With a strong focus on chemistry-based innovations, Chemours is dedicated to solving its customers’ biggest challenges.
For more information, visit chemours.com.
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