WAYNE, Pa. — Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty materials solutions provider, announced today the launch of its Fourth-Generation SBR Binder Platform, engineered to power the next wave of electric vehicle (EV) and Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) applications. The new platform marks a significant milestone in Trinseo’s strategy to enhance its global leadership in high-performance materials for the energy transition.
Developed through advanced polymer science and deep collaboration with global battery manufacturers, Trinseo’s Fourth-Generation SBR Binder Platform addresses critical industry needs for higher energy density, greater durability, improved processability, and increased production efficiency. The platform delivers up to 30% higher peel strength compared to traditional SBR binder technologies, enabling stronger electrode adhesion, thicker coatings, and faster coating speeds—key to achieving higher-capacity cells and extending EV driving range.
The first product introduced under this platform, VOLTABOND™ 109 Latex Binder, combines these next-generation performance attributes with excellent rebound control and broad compatibility across both graphite and low-to-medium silicon anodes. Its versatility supports a range of cell designs and manufacturing conditions, offering flexibility for both EV and ESS applications.
“Our Fourth-Generation Binder Platform represents a leap forward in materials innovation for both EV and ESS markets,” said Andre Hugentobler, Global VP Technology and Innovation. “It demonstrates how Trinseo’s polymer expertise and global manufacturing capabilities enable our customers to accelerate the next wave of electrification—safely, efficiently, and at scale.”
Combining top-tier performance with enhanced high-temperature stability and low internal cell resistance, the platform supports faster charging and dependable long-term operation. Produced locally in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, the next-gen platform reinforces Trinseo’s global supply resilience and responsiveness to regional battery manufacturing hubs.
“This platform positions Trinseo to deliver differentiated solutions across multiple customer tiers and market segments,” said Arthas Yang, Senior Vice President, Latex Binders. “It reflects our ongoing investment in high-growth, high-value markets and our commitment to advancing mobility and energy solutions.”
The Fourth-Generation SBR Binder Platform builds upon Trinseo’s decades-long legacy in emulsion polymerization and performance binders, establishing a foundation for future product introductions that address diverse customer needs and pricing models across the global battery value chain.
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About Trinseo
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, partners with companies to bring ideas to life in an imaginative, smart and sustainably focused manner by combining its premier expertise, forward-looking innovations and best-in-class materials to unlock value for companies and consumers.
From design to manufacturing, Trinseo taps into decades of experience in diverse material solutions to address customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of industries, including building and construction, consumer goods, medical and mobility.
Trinseo’s approximately 3,000 employees bring endless creativity to reimagining the possibilities with clients all over the world from the company’s locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Trinseo reported net sales of approximately $3.5 billion in 2024. Discover more by visiting www.trinseo.com and connecting with Trinseo on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and WeChat.
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