Capturing renewable energy during sunny or windy periods is critical to supporting power grid stability and resiliency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will play a crucial role in storing wind and solar energy. Adhesives play a vital role in enhancing the performance and lifespan of BESS by providing thermal management, structural integrity, and sealing of important components. This 60-minute webinar will explore how proven, advanced adhesive technologies help improve BESS units, increasing safety and strength along with efficiency.
Key topics include:
- Improving the battery tray and structural assembly of a BESS unit or system
- Increasing safety, strength, and efficiency in both the battery tray and cell bonding and assembly
- Enhancing BESS cabinet frame structural bonding and environmental sealing
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speaker:
Frank Billotto, AMS Business Development Manager – EV, DuPont
Frank Billotto identifies and develops innovation that supports DuPont’s business strategy for advanced mobility in the Americas as the AMS Business Development Manager. Responsible for business growth, he collaborates with global and regional teams to identify targeted market trends and leads the execution of marketing strategies. Frank represents DuPont on the NAATBatt trade association Board of Directors and also is an active member of the Adhesives & Sealants Council Task Force and the SAE Battery Systems Adhesive, Sealants, and Heat Transfer Materials Committee. His past roles include management of global R&D in polyurethane foams for automotive cavity filling as well as new business development for strategic growth initiatives. In addition, he has authored industry articles focused on structural adhesives for automotive lightweighting and has been awarded several patents. Frank holds a master’s degree in polymer chemistry from the University of Detroit’s Mercy Polymer Institute.
Tyler Auvil, Ph.D., Automotive R&D Leader, DuPont
Dr. Tyler Auvil is the Leader of Automotive Research & Development at DuPont where he his team is engaged in delivering tailored solutions that drive enhanced performance and sustainability in automotive assembly and the advancement of electrification in the Americas. Through close collaboration with customers, he and his team are responsible for creating advanced sealants, adhesives, and thermal interface materials that enable efficient manufacturing of BEVs. Previously, Tyler served as a lead researcher for BETAMATE™ structural adhesives development, BETAFORCE™ TC thermal conductive adhesives, and BETATECH™ thermal interface materials. He has made numerous contributions to the automotive industry — including inventions and patent applications that support the development of new automotive solutions — and has been featured in peer-reviewed journal articles. Tyler holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wright State University a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry from The Ohio State University.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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