03.02.2026 • News

Arkema and Senior Partner on Battery Materials Innovation

Arkema and Senior have signed an MoU to deepen cooperation on advanced battery materials and separator technologies for safer, higher-performance next-generation batteries.

Under this strategic collaboration, Arkema and Senior will deepen their technical, commercial, and application-focused cooperation related to Arkema’s current and future battery material portfolio, as well as Senior’s advanced separator technologies and industrialization capabilities. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development, validation, and industrial deployment of innovative material solutions for next-generation batteries in the fast-growing global new energy sector.

Key areas of cooperation include advanced adhesion technologies, controlled deposition and coating processes on electrodes, low-temperature cell assembly, and emerging semi-solid battery manufacturing technologies. By combining Arkema’s expertise in advanced Specialty Materials with Senior’s deep know-how in separator design, manufacturing, and large-scale industrialization, this partnership seeks to enhance battery performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.

representatives at the partnership signing
Armand Ajdari, Chief Technology Officer of Arkema, and Steven Zhang, Chief Technology Officer of Senior.
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“This cooperation with Senior reflects our shared ambition to push the boundaries of battery materials innovation,” said Armand Ajdari, Chief Technology Officer of Arkema. “By combining Arkema’s materials science expertise with Senior’s strong industrial and application capabilities, we aim to accelerate the development of advanced solutions that address the evolving needs of the global battery market.”

“This collaboration with Arkema is strategically important for Senior as we continue to advance next-generation battery performance,” said Steven Zhang, Chief Technology Officer of Senior. “By working closely with Arkema, we strengthen our ability to industrialize innovative material solutions and support our customers with reliable, high-performance technologies across the global battery value chain.”

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