WAYNE, Pa. — Trinseo, a specialty materials solutions provider, today announced the commercial launch of VOLTABOND™ 211, the second product in its Fourth-Generation SBR Binder Platform. Designed to address the growing demand for anode binders that support fast-charging performance, VOLTABOND™ 211 is a water-based, functional styrene-butadiene (SBR) binder formulated for graphite- and silicon-based anode systems in lithium-ion batteries.
As the electric vehicle and energy storage system battery industries accelerate toward faster-charging solutions, VOLTABOND™ 211 targets the binder-controlled variables that directly influence electrochemical performance. By minimizing binder migration during electrode drying, the binder achieves a homogeneous distribution across the electrode coating—improving adhesion to the current collector, providing mechanical cohesion through the mid and top layers, and keeping the electrode surface clear of binder accumulation.1 The result is unimpeded lithium transport pathways that directly support improved cell kinetics and fast-charging capability.
Compared to VOLTABOND™ 029, Trinseo's Generation-2 SBR binder, VOLTABOND™ 211 delivers a 5% reduction in electrode surface resistivity and up to an 18% reduction in internal resistance (DCIR) of the whole battery.2 Notably, these gains are achieved while maintaining strong peel adhesion and high-temperature performance.
"The launch of VOLTABOND™ 211 is a direct reflection of how Trinseo approaches innovation—ahead of the curve and in partnership with our customers,” said Arthas Yang, Senior Vice President, Latex Binders. “Fast charging is no longer a future requirement. It is a present one, and VOLTABOND™ 211 was built to power what's next in battery manufacturing and performance."
VOLTABOND™ 211 is available for commercial supply across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America, with regional teams ready to work directly with battery manufacturers to qualify the product for their specific anode systems.
“Having a binder partner with a global manufacturing footprint is a meaningful advantage for battery manufacturers navigating supply chain complexity. The combination of validated performance data and hands-on technical support is what sets Trinseo apart,” said André Hugentobler, Global VP Technology Innovation.
VOLTABOND™ 211 reflects Trinseo's commitment to strategic partnership with customers— developing material solutions tailored to their performance goals and supporting them at every stage of the battery development and manufacturing journey.
For more information on VOLTABOND™ 211 or to request supporting performance data, visit Trinseo.com or contact your regional Trinseo representative. VOLTABOND™ 211 will also be showcased at the Battery Show Europe from June 9-11, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, where attendees can meet with Trinseo’s technical and commercial experts.
1 Supporting data is available upon request.
2 DCIR gains were validated in a 4 Ah pouch cell configuration.
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About Trinseo
Trinseo (OTCM: TSEOF), 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 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 $3.0 billion in 2025. Discover more by visiting www.trinseo.com and connecting with Trinseo on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and WeChat.
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