In today’s booming new energy industry, industrial ceramics, with their unique performance advantages, are becoming a key material driving technological innovation. From photovoltaic power generation to lithium battery manufacturing, and then to hydrogen energy utilization, this seemingly ordinary material is providing solid support for the efficient conversion and safe application of clean energy.
The Guardian of Photovoltaic Power Generation
Solar power plants are exposed to harsh environments such as high temperatures and strong ultraviolet radiation for a long time, and traditional materials are prone to performance degradation due to thermal expansion, contraction, or aging. Industrial ceramics, such as silicon carbide, are an ideal choice for inverter cooling substrates due to their excellent high temperature resistance and thermal conductivity. It can quickly export the heat generated during device operation, avoiding efficiency degradation caused by overheating. At the same time, its thermal expansion coefficient, which is almost matched with photovoltaic silicon wafers, reduces stress damage between materials and significantly extends the service life of the power plant.
The ‘safety guard’ of lithium battery manufacturing
In the production process of lithium batteries, the positive and negative electrode materials need to be sintered at high temperatures, and ordinary metal containers are prone to deformation or impurity precipitation at high temperatures, which can affect battery performance. The sintering kiln furniture made of industrial ceramics is not only resistant to high temperatures and corrosion, but also ensures the purity of materials during the sintering process, thereby improving the consistency and safety of batteries. In addition, ceramic coating technology has also been used for battery separators, further enhancing the heat resistance and stability of lithium batteries.
The ‘disruptor’ of hydrogen energy technology
The core component of hydrogen fuel cells, the bipolar plate, requires conductivity, corrosion resistance, and high strength simultaneously, which traditional metal or graphite materials often find difficult to balance. Industrial ceramics have achieved excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance while maintaining high strength through composite modification technology, making them the preferred material for the new generation of bipolar plates. In the field of hydrogen production through electrolysis of water, ceramic coated electrodes can effectively reduce energy consumption, improve hydrogen production efficiency, and provide the possibility for the large-scale application of green hydrogen.
Conclusion
Although industrial ceramics are not as highly regarded as materials such as lithium and silicon, they are increasingly playing an indispensable role in the new energy industry chain. With the continuous advancement of technology, the application scenarios of industrial ceramics will further expand.
As a practitioner in the field of new materials, Shandong Zhongpeng is committed to continuously trying various technological breakthroughs through innovative processes and customized solutions. In addition to producing mature traditional wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and high-temperature resistant industrial products, it is also constantly exploring more reliable and efficient material support for the new energy industry, and working with partners to move towards a sustainable future.
Post time: Apr-12-2025