What is thermally conductive adhesive & how does it work?

The adhesive’s properties also help avoid hot spots in the battery pack that could lead to thermal runaway. By either transferring heat or extracting heat, the thermally conductive adhesive helps extend battery cell lifetime and driving range.

Why are thermally conductive adhesives important for EV battery packs?

Thermally conductive adhesives play a crucial role in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs by addressing the critical need for efficient heat management. EV battery packs generate significant heat during operation, which can negatively impact their performance, lifespan, and safety.

How do I choose the best thermally conductive adhesive?

When selecting the best thermally conductive adhesive for a specific application, a deep understanding of the thermal performance, structural characteristics, and processibility of the adhesives is needed.

Why is thermal adhesive beneficial?

Thermal adhesive is beneficial because of its ability to dissipate heat from electronic components and fill in microscopic gaps. At WellPCB, we’ve put together this article to help you out in the long run. Upon reading, you will understand some of the thermal adhesive’s applications and how it differs from the thermal paste.

How does e-tron thermally conductive polyurethane work?

The thermally conductive polyurethane structural adhesive transfers heat in both directions between the battery and heat sink, even during the e-tron’s super-fast 150-kW charging. The adhesive’s properties also help avoid hot spots in the battery pack that could lead to thermal runaway.

How do I test the thermal conductivity of adhesives?

Thermal conductivity measurements of the adhesives can be validated using the test methods available on C-Therm’s Trident™ Thermal Conductivity Instrument. More information regarding Trident™ can be found at the following link “ Trident™ Thermal Conductive Instrument “, or you can contact us directly at [email protected] to learn more.