The market expectation to the next generation of battery systems for electric vehicles are longer mileage, shorter charging times as well as increased safety. A Zero-TP concept is the target for future batteries which probably will also be reflected in future regulations.

Zero-TP battery systems require a gas guidance concept for handling the hot and conductive gases of a venting cell, an electrical insulation for eliminating the risk of electric arcing and a thermal insulation of critical components. Oerlikon is developing bespoke high temperature resistant products and components to address the challenges of such battery systems. Solutions like pressure and temperature triggered gas guiding products (SafeVent®), thermoelectrically insulating heat shield and ultrathin electrical insulation components will be presented.