The electric mobility revolution is transforming transportation by delivering enhanced performance and reduced emissions. As batteries introduce higher voltages into a growing number of electric vehicles, the positive environmental impact is juxtaposed with increased fire safety concerns. Conventional vehicles powered by 12-volt batteries are being replaced by all-electric counterparts equipped with fast-charging systems capable of reaching 800 volts or more. While this leap accelerates green progress, it simultaneously heightens the risk of short-circuits and sparks igniting flammable materials. In this context, the high-voltage connectors and battery housings play a pivotal role as critical contributors for safety, efficiency, and reliability of electric vehicles. Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants used in both thermoplastic and thermoset materials offer a blend of superior electrical properties - boasting a CTI of 600 V - alongside with great fire resistance properties - UL 94 V-0 performance down to 0.4mm. Beyond technical excellence, these flame retardants are fully adaptable for more compact designs supporting lightweight and miniaturization and can be recycled without compromising the material properties.
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Sebastian Hörold studied chemistry at the university Braunschweig and Oldenburg and finished his PhD thesis in 1994 in technical chemistry. He joined the Hoechst AG in Germany in 1994 and worked in research and development for phosphorus based flame retardants. Later he was responsible for technical service for thermoset polymer applications. In 1997 the former division of Hoechst was transferred to Clariant. From 2002 to 2014, Sebastian Hörold has taken up management roles in application development of flame retardants for thermoplastic polymers and application technology for plastics. Since 2015 he is responsible for the market development and technical service for plastics globally and since 2022 he is heading the Technical Business Development for the segment E-Mobility & Electronics. Sebastian Hörold is based in Germany.
Christian Battenberg received a degree in chemistry at Technische Universität Darmstadt with the focus on macromolecular chemistry. During his time as doctoral candidate at Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, Darmstadt, he focused on the development of new epoxy resin systems for Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM), phosphorus-based flame retardants and synergistic formulations. He joined Clariant in 2017 with the focus on flame retardants as Global Segment Manager Thermosets. Since the beginning of 2023, he has been concentrating more closely on flame retardants for thermosets used in E-Mobility with global responsibility. Christian Battenberg is based in Germany.
Laurentiu Pestritu completed a master’s degree in industrial engineering with a focus on automation & electronics at Politehnica University Bucharest and a MBA with a specialization in Strategy & General Management at London Business School. During his career, he hold various sales & marketing roles in companies manufacturing elastomeric and polyethylene insulation products. He joined Clariant in 2015 as a lead for Excellence and Sales Force Effectiveness programs. In 2022, he took on broader responsibility for the development of the flame retardants business along the E-Mobility value chain. Laurentiu Pestritu is based in Switzerland.
Ravi Chaitanya Bhairi completed a master's degree in product refinement at the University of Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern, Germany, with a focus on polymer science. During his academic career, he focused on virtual prototyping through the development of a CAE chain for injection molded parts. He joined AZL Aachen GmbH in 2020 as a development engineer, where he is responsible for lightweight concept development and working on various development projects focusing on the design and development of multi-material battery housings and application-relevant fire test set-up to simulate thermal runaway. In mid-2023, he took over the responsibility as project manager of fire tests for battery casing applications. Ravi Chaitanya Bhairi is based in Germany.