Düsseldorf  /  October 08, 2024  -  October 15, 2025

K 2025

Fraunhofer-Community booth - Science Campus: hall 7, booth SC09

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Our topics: Lightweight construction, additives, recycling, digitalization, renewable raw materials in plastics applications, plastics in thermal management, troubleshooting, characterization of plastics, elastomer technology, and much more

Recyclable battery housing and a second life for old battery cells

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Lightweight plastic battery housing

Fraunhofer LBF covers the entire lightweight value chain – from design for recycling and polymer additivation to advanced testing and high-quality recycling. Its innovative plastic battery housing is 35% lighter than out of aluminum and enables second-life use in stationary storage. The holistic concept achieves CO₂ neutrality across the full lifecycle – smart, sustainable, and future-ready lightweight design.

Learn more and see for yourself. Visit us at the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft's joint booth.

Material under pressure: testing and optimisation of the long-term stability of plastics

With fluoropolymer bans looming, qualifying alternative plastics and recyclates for critical applications such as electrolysers is necessary. This requires testing under extreme conditions – acidic or alkaline environments, high pressure and temperature.With smart material selection and additives, plastics offer great adaptability.

Fraunhofer LBF combines both: state-of-the-art testing and materials expertise for customized solutions.