HOUSTON, April 30,
2024 /CNW/ -- Ascend Performance Materials'
electrolyte additive for lithium-ion batteries has earned REACH
approval in Korea, further expanding the availability of this
unique material. Trinohex Ultra, manufactured in the United States by Ascend, is now approved
for import into Korea in quantities up to 1,000 metric tons
annually per REACH, the regulation for registration, evaluation and
authorization of chemicals in the region.
Covered by an extensive patent portfolio, Trinohex Ultra is a
high-purity 1,3,6-hexanetricarbonitrile designed to increase the
life cycle and improve the safety of high-voltage lithium-ion
batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles. It works by
forming a protective film around the cathode, which prevents metal
ion dissolution and decomposition of the electrolyte, resulting in
safer, longer-lasting batteries.
Higher voltages enables faster charging and longer range in
electric vehicles. But that increased voltage also increases the
rate of decomposition and degradation which leads to an increase in
transition metals and eventually anode poisoning, said Dave McNeece, the business director for Ascend's
sustainable specialties division.
"For battery producers, achieving reliable performance at high
voltage has been challenging," McNeece said. "Trinohex Ultra helps
slow down the negative effects of transition metal ions with a
higher overall voltage stability, allowing cell manufacturers to
reach their voltage goals, improve the overall performance of their
cells and increase cycle life."
Trinohex Ultra has demonstrated superior cathode protection
across cathode and electrolyte chemistries in third-party testing.
This protection has shown a 30% reduction in harmful gas generation
and longer-lasting performance, especially in extreme
conditions.
"Korea produces more than one-fifth of the world's EV battery
capacity," McNeece said. "The expanded import volumes will allow us
to support those manufacturers better as they create innovative
batteries that work without performance dips associated with the
next generation of battery technologies."
Trinohex Ultra is manufactured on world-scale assets and is
readily available globally. Ascend previously announced expanded
REACH registration in Europe and
China, and the company continues
to pursue new and expanded chemical inventory registrations
throughout the world.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials
for everyday essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on
improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through
innovation. Based in Houston,
Texas, and with regional offices in Shanghai, Brussels and Detroit, we are a fully integrated material
solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in
North America, Europe and China. Our global workforce makes the
plastics, fabrics, fibers and chemicals used to make safer
vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter
appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are
committed to safety, sustainability and the success of our
customers and our communities.
Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.
Contact: Osama
Khalifa, +1 713-315-5826
okhali@ascendmaterials.com
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