WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today
announced that it has won two 2024 R&D 100 Awards in the
Mechanical/Materials category. The R&D 100 Awards,
sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognizes the 100 most
innovative technologies of the previous year.
"We're tremendously proud that our innovative solutions have
once again been recognized for their game-changing impacts for our
customers and society," said Alexa
Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology & Sustainability
Officer. "These awards are proof positive that our strategic
investments in areas such as advanced mobility and sustainable and
productive construction are delivering growth, and further
demonstrate the commitment and dedication of our teams to be at the
leading edge of innovation helping our customers address some of
the world's most pressing challenges."
Our 2024 R&D 100 Award-winning products and innovations
include:
BETAFORCE™ elastic structural adhesive –
BETAFORCE™ elastic structural adhesive is developed for broad
applications in EV battery assembly with a special focus on pouch
cell bonding. It is differentiated from other adhesives due to its
ability to bond aluminum laminated film substrates without the need
for primers or pretreatment. Its elastic properties deliver
durability and crashworthiness benefits that protect the cells
during vehicle operation and charging. Further, BETAFORCE™
demonstrates excellent sustainability benefits through its
formulation with 30% wt renewable and bio-based materials plus room
temperature curing capabilities that avoid the use of
high-temperature curing ovens. Other benefits include excellent
open and working times due to its hydrophobic nature, as well as
good flammability resistance. These qualities uniquely support all
battery cell applications with superior performance for pouch cell
batteries that are seeing increasing use in electric vehicles.
Tyvek® Trifecta™ A2 Breather Membrane –
Tyvek® Trifecta™ sets a safety and performance standard
as an ideal solution for a reliable A2 fire-rated breather
membrane. Installed on the exterior side of insulation, it allows
water vapor to escape without the need for ventilation. This
breather membrane is specially designed with non-combustible
material for use in high-rise and higher-risk commercial and
residential buildings above 18 meters. The combination of
Tyvek® Trifecta™ and AirGuard® A2 FR Tape
creates a fire-retardant system compatible with the United Kingdom's stringent building
regulations for fire safety. The patent pending design also enables
a significantly lighter weight and longer UV resistance making it
easier to install.
The R&D 100 Awards, now in its 62nd year, are widely
recognized as the "Oscars of Innovation," as they identify and
celebrate the top technology products and services of the year.
This year, the R&D 100 Awards received entries from 16
different countries and regions and nominations were judged by 56
well-respected industry professionals from across the world.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access
information included on the Investor Relations section of the
website at investors.dupont.com.
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