Microporous Insulation Panels – The Ideal Solution for Thermal Runaway Protection Between Battery Cells
Thermal runaway is one of the biggest safety concerns in lithium batteries today. When a single cell overheats, the intense heat can spread to neighboring cells, potentially causing fires or explosions. That’s why battery manufacturers are turning to advanced insulation materials – and microporous insulation panels are emerging as an industry-upgrading solution.
What Makes Microporous Insulation Panels Special?
These innovative materials outperform traditional options like aerogel pads and silicone foam in several key ways:
Superior Temperature Resistance & Thermal Insulation
Microporous insulation panels withstand extreme temperatures up to 1200°C, with long-term stability at 900°C or 1000°C base on different recipe. Their thermal conductivity remains below 0.04 W/m·K at 800°C, ensuring reliable and high efficient high-temperature insulation.
In comparison:
- Fiberglass aerogels begin melting at 650°C, rapidly losing insulation performance
- Ceramic aerogels show significantly higher thermal conductivity above 400°C
- Foam materials perform even worse than aerogels
The microporous insulation panels also demonstrate exceptional thermal stability, maintaining consistent insulation properties as temperatures rise.
Excellent Fire Resistance:
Our Microporous insulation panels have passed UL 94-V0 test, the panels demonstrate exceptional fire safety performance.
Excellent Insulation & Aging Resistance
The material passes the 85°C/85% RH 1000-hour test with nearly no performance degradation after encapsulation.
Easy Processing
Microporous insulation panels can be easily processed using various cutting and machining equipment, enabling fast and continuous production. The material can also combined well with elastomers, mica, and other composites to accommodate diverse battery structure designs.
Eco-Friendly Lifecycle
• No toxic emissions at high temperatures
• Easy recyclable without special disposal requirements
• More sustainable production vs. aerogels (no solvents/explosion-proof facilities needed)
As batteries become more powerful, the risk of thermal runaway increases. As a thermal barrier between cells provide the best protection available today – keeping batteries safe without compromising performance. Their ability to withstand extreme heat while being environmentally friendly makes them the smart choice for next-generation battery designs.
For battery manufacturers looking to improve safety and reliability, switching to microporous insulation thermal barriers is a clear win. These advanced materials deliver peace of mind while meeting the demanding requirements of modern Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle (EV).
Want to learn more about how microporous insulation panels can work in your battery designs? Contact our team for detailed specifications and performance data: info@unicorn-insulations.com.
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