Cabot Corporation has developed a new ENTERA aerogel particles portfolio with three aerogel products that formulators can incorporate into thermal barrier blankets, pads, sheets, films, foams and coatings. ENTERA aerogel particles are thermal insulation additives that provide “ultra-thin” thermal barriers for lithium-ion EV batteries. Cabot ENTERA aerogel particles comply with EV safety regulations such as… Read more »

Cabot has announced plans to establish a new technology center in Münster, Germany which will focus on its battery material development. The EMEA Technology Center is expected to commence operations by April 2023, and a planned expansion is to be completed in 2024. “We already have established conductive carbon additive (CCA) manufacturing and commercial capabilities… Read more »

Specialty chemicals company Cabot plans to invest approximately $200 million in US conductive carbon additives (CCA) capacity over the next five years to enhance its market position and support the transition to EVs. CCAs are used to provide sufficient electrical conductivity to active battery materials, and Cabot’s portfolio includes conductive carbons, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanostructures and blended CCAs. The company says the first… Read more »