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TECHTECHITALYITALY20122012Brussels, 2-4 October 2012

Advanced Materials and New Technologies for Sustainable Development:High Performance Polymers for Energy Application with Low Environmental ImpactHigh Performance Polymers for Energy Application with Low Environmental Impact

V. Arcella

Agenda

Solvay Group OverviewSolvay Group Overview

Solvay developments in Alternative Energyy p gy

- Fuel Cells

- Li Battery

- Photo VoltaicPhoto Voltaic

- Wind Mills

Conclusions

2 © 2012 Solvay Specialty Polymers2

Solvay Group OverviewSolvay Group Overview

3 © 2012 Solvay Specialty Polymers

Solvay History

Solvay was Founded in 1863 by Ernest Solvay

Ernest Solvay promotedErnest Solvay promoted in 1911 the first

“International Council on Physics”

Solvay

Solvay

The first Solvay Physics Conference in 1911, included 8 Nobel prize winning chemists and physicists: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Onnes Kamerlingh, Hendrik Lorentz, Walther Nernst, Max Planck, Ernest Rutherford, Jean Perrin


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Solvay, an International Chemicals Group

Key FactsAcquired Rhodia, September 2011

Offers a broad range of products that contribute to improving quality of lifeand the performance of its customers

I th ld l d ith 90%Is among the world leaders with 90% of its sales in markets where it is among the top three globala o g t e top t ee g oba

Possesses a strong commitment to sustainable development and pa clear focus on innovation & operational excellence


Solvay Specialty Polymers

Grouped in one Company Top high performing products

Four Leading Companies create One Global Business Unit

Solvay Solexis

Solvay Advanced Polymers

Solvay Padanaplast

SolVin PVDC


Solvay Specialty Polymers

Key Figures

1+ Global Business Unit1+

1,25+

11+

Global Business Unit

Bn€ in Sales, 2011

RD&T Centers Worldwide11+

14+

40+

RD&T Centers Worldwide

Industrial Sites

Proprietar Technologies40+

300+

450+

Proprietary Technologies

Commercial Employees

RD&T S i li t450+

1500+

2500

RD&T Specialists

Products

E l W ld id2500+

2900+

6000

Employees Worldwide

Patents in Force

C t


6000+ Customers

International Presence

Newark Ulsan Seoul

Tavaux Rheinberg RoccabiancaNOHOudenaarde

Marshallton

West Deptford

Tokyo Fuji City

São Paulo Düsseldorf Spinetta

Greenville

Augusta

Shanghai Changshu

Taiwan

BollateMarietta

Alpharetta

Taiwan

PanoliVadodaraMumbaiAlpharetta

Orange

Mumbai

Singapore

Bay St. Louis Pretoria

= Headquarters = Plant = Sales & Administration = Research Development & Technology


= Headquarters = Plant = Sales & Administration = Research, Development & Technology

RD&T STRATEGY MEETING, Bollate 14 December 2009

Creation of theCreation of the

ALTERNATIVE ENERGYArea

ALTERNATIVE ENERGYArea

Fi d d i fFind synergy and increase focus on Alternative Energy Technology


FC T h l

Solvay developments in Alternative Energy

FC Technology


Solvay developments in FC Technology

Th FC t f H d i El t i E

Fuel cell: applications and working principle

The FC transforms Hydrogen in Electric Energy producing water as the only emission

Automotive

ForkliftAquivion®

Membrane

Fuel cell stackPower generation



Competitive advantage of Aquivion®

O

---CF(CF2 )k-(CF2CF2)j---

O

CF

---CF(CF2 )k-(CF2CF2)J---

®CF2CF-CF3

O

CF2

SO3H

CF2Aquivion®

Nafion®CF2CF2

Nafion®

The shortest side-chain ionomer available

SO3H

Short side chain means1 Very high proton conductivity2 Maintain performance on a broad temperature range (-40 + 120°C)3 Limited membrane humidification needs


3 Limited membrane humidification needs


The Aquivion® development

Solvay owns a very favorable process for vinyl ethersproduction available at the industrial scale

CF2=CF2

SO3 CF2 CF2 F-FOC-CF2-SO2FCF2=CF2

SO3 CF2 CF2 F-FOC-CF2-SO2F

The traditional process

O SO2

ClCF2 CF CF2

O

Na2CO3

Cl CF CF O CF CF SO FNa

O SO2

ClCF2 CF CF2

O

ClCF2 CF CF2

O

Na2CO3

Cl CF CF O CF CF SO FNa

SO3 CF2 CF2[CsF] / F2SO3 CF2 CF2[CsF] / F2

The hypofluorite process(Solvay proprietary process)

FOC-CF-O-CF2CF2SO2F

CF2ClΔ

Cl-CF2-CF-O-CF2CF2-SO2F

CF2=CF-O-CF2-CF2-SO2F

- NaCl

FOC-CF-O-CF2CF2SO2F

CF2ClΔ

Cl-CF2-CF-O-CF2CF2-SO2F

CF2=CF-O-CF2-CF2-SO2F

- NaCl

CF2=CF2

SO3 CF2 CF2

O SO2

[ ] 2

Gaseous phase

FO-CF2-CF2-SO2F

ClFC=CFCl

One process step

CF2=CF2

SO3 CF2 CF2

O SO2

[ ] 2

Gaseous phase

FO-CF2-CF2-SO2F

ClFC=CFCl

One process stepOne process step

ClCF2-CFCl-O-CF2-CF2-SO2FCF2=CF-O-CF2-CF2-SO2F

One process step

ClCF2-CFCl-O-CF2-CF2-SO2FCF2=CF-O-CF2-CF2-SO2F

One process stepOne process step



20.000 h durability demonstrated with minimal membrane degradation

Membrane: E87-05 (50 micron)



Aquivion® for the emerging FC Automotive Industry

We have developed a proprietary process for “ultrathin”reinforced FC Membranes available at industrial scale



Aquivion® for the emerging FC Automotive Industry

“Ultrathin” Aquivion® reinforced membranes can operate at high Temperature (120 C) and in Dry conditions

Avoid humidification of gas reactants to the FC stack (i.e. avoid complex Engine humidification systems)Increase stack working temperature (i e avoid large Engine heat exchangers)

0,8

1,0

Increase stack working temperature (i.e. avoid large Engine heat exchangers)

0 2

0,4

0,6

Cel

l Vol

tage

(V)

EXTREME DRY CONDITIONS:Tcell=95°CStoic 1,5 / 2 Ultrathin Aquivion® membrane

0,0

0,2

0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,4 1,6Current density (A/cm²)

ULTRATHIN membrane - low EW 25 micron membrane - low EW

Anode RH: 18% - Cathode RH: 18%1,5 bar

Ultrathin Aquivion membrane


50 micron membrane - high EW


Aquivion® demonstration plant

For a continuous power of 1 MW

168 stacks: 12600 MEAs

Lillo 1 Mw plant: the largest PEM plant in the world

168 stacks: 12600 MEAs

Membrane: 18x18 cm (total 400m2)

V=0.67, A=120, W=80 (Total 1MW)

Solvay has investrd over 5 M€ in the construction of a test fuel cell with a total electric power of 1 megawatt (MW) at the SolVin plant in Lillo Antwerp Belgium


the SolVin plant in Lillo, Antwerp, Belgium

Li B tt


Li Battery


Solvay developments in Li-Battery

Solvay products in a lithium ion battery

Liquid Electrolytecontaining fluorinated solvent and Li salts

for improving safety and performances(Solvay Special Chemicals F1EC, TAB,

GALDEN® PFPE Rhodia LiTFSI)

Polymeric Binderfor higher electrode adhesion,

increasing cycle and calendar life(PVDF SOLEF®, PAI TORLON®) GALDEN PFPE, Rhodia LiTFSI)

Non-toxic solventfor polymer dissolution during slurry preparation

(Rh di l ® IRIS)Polymeric Binder

for higher electrode adhesion, increasing cycle and calendar life

(PVDF SOLEF®)

(Rhodiasolv® IRIS)

( )

P iti El t d A ti M t i lPositive Electrode Active Materialfor higher energy density and

improved safety(Solvay Special Chemicals)

Polymeric Separatorfor improving safety

and power performances


(PVDF SOLEF®, PAI TORLON®)


A recent development of PVDF for Li Batteries

Cathode:- Li metal oxide (active material)- Carbon Black (conductive carbon)- PVDF (binder)

Separator: - PVDF based Gel polymer (electrolyte: Li+ salts in organic carbonates)

Anode:- Graphite (active material)

g )

- Carbon Black (conductive)- PVDF/other polymers (binder)



Synthesis of a new modified PVDF for the cathode Binder

First Step: Very High Molecular Weight Polymer DevelopmentImproves cohesion of active materials and adhesion to metalImproves cohesion of active materials and adhesion to metal collector




Second Step: Very High Molecular + Adhesion PromoterPolar functional groups as adhesion promoter in the polymerPolar functional groups as adhesion promoter in the polymer backbone

Very good Cohesion Between binder & active materialsVery good Adhesion to metal collectors




Resulted in:

The new product SOLEF® 5130

Better cohesion and adhesion to metal collector

80

120

mAh

/g]

SOLEF® 5130, 3%

Outstanding chemical resistanceImproved energy and Power

40

80

arge

Cap

acity

[m

SOLEF® 5130, 8%homo PVDF, 8%

Improved energy and Power performances

00 50 100 150 200 250 300

Disc

ha

longer cycle life!! Cycle number


Electrode composition: PVDF binder, 10% super P, LiFePO4


The AMELIE Project – FP7 European Founded N.265910

Fluorinated Polymers

A new advanced Li-Battery project, fully based on Fluorinated materials to overcome safety

issues and increase the battery specific energyFluorinated

SaltsFluorinatedSolvents

issues and increase the battery specific energySolvay Coordinator

Project full title: Advanced Fluorinated Materials for High SafetyProject full title: Advanced Fluorinated Materials for High Safety, Energy and Calendar Life Li Ion BattEries.

Starting Date: 01 Jan 2011Ending Date: 01 Jan 2014g

Budget Total/Funding: 5,2 MEUR / 3,5 MEURPartners: 12 Organizations from 6 Countries



The AMELIE Project – FP7 European Founded N.265910

LNMO (LiNi0.4Mn1.604) LNMO (LiNi0.4Mn1.604)



Photo Voltaics


Solvay developments in Photo Voltaics

Composite solutions and semi-finites for PV

Barrier LayerHalar®ECTFE

with organic/inorganic multilayers

FrontsheetHalar®ECTFE with UV scavenger and Advanced compounds

Fluorinated Polymers

Specialty Polymers

Rhodia

Encapsulant and Backsheet P lidi ® XL PO S l f PVDF

Trasparent Conductive electrodePolidiemme® XL-PO, Solef PVDFBased on Halar®ECTFE



Halar with UV Scavengers:

Special film construction capable to block UV and protect EVA substrates

Transmittance vs. wavelength

0 hours

QUV 1000 hours



Building Integrated PV Low Energy Harvesting

Third generation PV – OPV/DSSC

Building Integrated PV Low Energy Harvesting

Light and Flexible

Works in diffuse light


Flexible diffuse light


Wind Mills


Solvay developments in Wind Mills

Windmill Gearbox Lubrication

Two big concerns of Wind Mills areMaintenance and risk of firesMaintenance and risk of fires

Fire due to the presence of high amount of hydrogenated lubricant


Solvay developments in Wind Mills

Windmill Gearbox Lubrication

Develop a stable PFPE Fluorinatedlubricant for WM gear drives:

Wind Diameter: 120mPower: 5 MW

Objective

lubricant for WM gear drives:

■ Extended lifetime of the gearbox (10+ years vs. 5-6 years)R d d f il f

Power: 5 MWOil for lubrication: 2 t

■ Reduced failure frequency■ Reduced scheduled/non scheduled maintenance■ Improve wind Mill safety, No risk of fire (Lower

costs of insurance)


ConclusionsConclusions


Alternative Energy Cycle: the Solar Impulse way

ProductionProduction StorageStorage UtilizationUtilizationPhotovoltaic Photovoltaic

12’000 cells12’000 cells

lithium ion batterylithium ion battery

400 kg400 kg

4 electric motor4 electric motor

10CV each10CV each

th i f i bthe size of an airbus

the weight of a carthe weight of a car

the power of a scooter


Solar Impulse is the archetype of a new economy wholly based on solar energy

Solvay: a global payer in Solar energyThrottlehousing

Radel RRadel R®®

T lT l ®®

Bushingscontrol system

TorlonTorlon®®

Circuitboardsspacers

Lubricant

F bliF bli ®®

BearingsTorlonTorlon®®

Bolts scews

washers

Primospire®Primospire®

Instrument panel

housing

Radel RRadel R®®

Glue : •for honeycomb

in structure•for strain gaugesTorlonTorlon®®

KetaspireKetaspire®®

PrimospirePrimospire®®

AmodelAmodel®®

TorlonTorlon®®Ketaspire®Ketaspire®

p

Primospire®Primospire®FomblinFomblin®® Radel RRadel R®® •for strain gauges

TorlonTorlon®®

N i l

Enginebench test

IxefIxef®®

EpichlorhydrinNumerical simulations in• Solar panels• Wing ribs• Wing leading edge

Tape for PV cells(Kynstick)Foam for pilot seat

SolefSolef®®

p y200 kg of epoxy resins

(all parts)

Air data booms (antennes)Attachment system

Radel RRadel R®®

TorlonTorlon®®

PrimospirePrimospire®®

Batterybinder

SolefSolef®®

Leds

Amodel®Amodel®

Foammotor

gondola,PV cell

Film encapsulationElectrolyte

additiveLanding gear

P i i ®P i i ®

Intrados filmLaminated on PA

Mobile parts


SolefSolef Amodel®Amodel®gondola,cockpit

SolkaneSolkane®®Halar®®for batteries

FIECFIECPrimospire®Primospire®

Ixef®Ixef®

pSolefSolef®®

Solar Impulse: towards a sustainable development

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