Alkegen, a global leader in advanced materials and cell spacer technology, has announced the start of full-scale commercial production of its proprietary fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems.
The launch marks a significant expansion of Alkegen’s product portfolio for the EV market, positioning the company as a comprehensive supplier of advanced thermal and electrical insulation solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With the addition of aerogel products, Alkegen now offers OEMs a complete range of high-performance materials engineered for safety, design flexibility, and large-scale manufacturability. “We’ve taken a platform that’s already proven itself in the industrial space and scaled it for one of the fastest-growing markets in the world—EV battery safety,” said Alkegen CEO John Dandolph. “Automakers no longer have to rely on a single supplier in North America for this mission-critical solution.”
Central to this launch is AlkeGel™, Alkegen’s next-generation fiber-aerogel composite, designed specifically to address OEM demand for ultra-thin, easy-to-install fire protection in lithium-ion battery systems. AlkeGel™ provides robust thermal runaway protection while overcoming key limitations of conventional aerogels. Its low-dust formulation eliminates the need for full encapsulation, enabling simpler, more cost-effective part designs that integrate more easily into compact battery pack configurations.
“Automakers need reliable, scalable partners. With AlkeGel™, they now have a superior choice,” added Chad Cannan, Alkegen’s Chief Technology Officer. “AlkeGel™added proven to be significantly less dusty than traditional aerogel insulations—making it easier to convert, safer to handle, and more adaptable to complex part geometries.”
