BASF SE BASFY has introduced Oppanol N PLUS, a new high-performance binder designed for the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, particularly emerging solid-state battery (SSB) technologies. The launch underscores BASFY’s continued push into advanced battery materials as automakers seek longer driving ranges, faster charging capabilities and improved battery safety. The company will showcase the new product at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11.
Oppanol N PLUS is built on BASFY’s long-established polyisobutene (PIB) technology and is engineered to serve as a binder in battery cathodes, anodes and electrolytes. The material helps hold battery components together while maintaining separation where required.
Its high elasticity and extensibility enable it to absorb the mechanical stress generated during repeated charging and discharging cycles, helping improve battery durability, stability and overall lifespan. In addition, its chemical inertness reduces the risk of unwanted side reactions in battery cells.
A key differentiator of Oppanol N PLUS is its exceptionally narrow and consistent product specifications. Per BASFY, this high level of quality consistency can reduce production variability, lower the need for customer reformulation, decrease quality-control requirements and enable faster and stable manufacturing process adjustments. These benefits are aimed at helping battery manufacturers and automotive OEMs improve production efficiency while accelerating the commercialization of advanced battery technologies.
The company is also enhancing customer support around the product by offering fresh material directly from inventory and introducing more flexible delivery options, including packaging sizes starting at 20 kilograms.
The launch marks the 95th anniversary of BASFY’s polyisobutene technology. Developed in 1931 and produced at an industrial scale since 1938, Oppanol polyisobutene materials are now used across applications ranging from adhesives and insulation to pipeline coatings and advanced battery technologies, highlighting nearly a century of polymer innovation.
Shares of BASFY are up 13.9% over the past year compared with the industry’s 3% growth.
BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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