KCC Develops 'Thermal Dissipation Powder Coating' to Extend Electronic Device Lifespan... Patent Filed

KCC announced on the 24th that it has developed a heat-dissipating powder coating that can suppress the internal temperature rise of electronic devices and extend the lifespan of equipment, and has filed a patent for it.

The newly developed heat-dissipating powder coating efficiently disperses and releases heat generated inside electrical and electronic products to the outside. It prevents device overheating, malfunctions caused by heat, and lifespan reduction. This product is applied as a coating on the device cases where heat is generated. The heat-dissipating powder coating contains raw materials with excellent thermal conductivity that receive internal heat energy and effectively dissipate it to the outside.

Additionally, it is a product with excellent durability against external shocks or damage and superior corrosion resistance. Unlike conventional coatings, it does not use volatile solvents, eliminating fire hazards. It is environmentally friendly as it does not pollute the air or water quality. Being a powder-type coating, it is easy to store and transport. It produces almost no waste, making it economical. The coating method uses an electrostatic spray gun to adhere the coating to the object, then applies heat to cure it. Without preheating, a single coating can achieve uniform thickness ranging from 60 to 120 μm.

KCC’s heat-dissipating powder coating can be applied in various fields, from commonly seen household appliances, laptops, smartphones, and LED lighting devices to electric vehicle chargers, batteries, and energy storage systems (ESS). Recently, with the electrification of mobility including electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles, and the trend toward lightweight, miniaturization, high capacity, and high output of advanced electrical and electronic devices, chips used in electronic circuits are becoming highly integrated. This has led to a rapid increase in power consumption. Due to technical limitations in dissipating the heat generated, device usage is often restricted. Therefore, heat dissipation technology using this product is becoming a core area in future advanced technology development.

Hwang Sang-ok, head of the Powder Technology Team at KCC Central Research Institute, stated, “As the electric vehicle market grows rapidly, thermal management suitable for ultra-precision and high integration is crucial for battery technology, which is the most important core component. Therefore, the application of coatings with heat dissipation functions will expand.” He added, “We plan to broaden the technological scalability to expand applications in various fields such as robotics and smart buildings.”

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