DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g2t62k/battery_separator) has announced the addition of the "Battery Separator Trends" report to their offering.

Battery separators refer to permeable, non-conductive membranes that are placed in between negative electrodes (cathode) and positive electrodes (anode) in batteries to prevent any electric contact between the two electrodes that may cause short circuits.

The report analyzes and presents an overview of Battery Separators market worldwide. The report also provides global market estimates and projections for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators in US dollars for years 2012 through 2017 for key applications including Electric Drive Vehicles, and Electronics and Power Tools. Supported with 8 market data tables, the report provides a review of global market trends, value and volume sales of Global Li-Ion Battery Separators market, value Sales of Global Rechargeable Battery Separators market for several companies. The report also discusses the regional markets including China, and Japan. The report highlights various strategic industry activities of major companies witnessed by the industry over the last few years.

In addition, 67 companies operating in the Battery Separators arena worldwide including

• Dreamweaver International
• ENTEK International
• Freudenberg Nonwovens
• Mitsubishi Plastics
• Porous Power Technologies
• UBE Industries
• W-SCOPE

Key Topics Covered

1. BATTERY SEPARATORS - A MARKET OVERVIEW

• Battery Separators - An Introduction
• Wet-type Separators Vs. Dry type Separators - A Comparison
• Battery Separators: Market Overview
• Li-Ion Battery Separator Supply Chain
• China - A Major Producer of Batteries
• Chinese Battery Manufacturers Focusing on Self-Sufficiency to Address Rising Demand

2. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• DreamWeaver International Enters into Partnership with Glatfelter
• Freudenberg Group Develops Solutions for Energy Storage Sector
• Porous Power Technologies Launches Ceramic-filled Polymer Battery Separator Range
• Entek International Announces Expansion Plans
• Mitsubishi Plastics Constructs Second Li-ion Battery Separator Production Facility
• Teijin CNF Korea Commences Manufacturing of Lielsort Battery Separators
• Ube Industries to Expand Sakai Factory to Manufacture Li-ion Battery Separators
• W-Scope Enters into Partnership with ZTE Innovative Material
• Technologies 13Ahlstrom Acquires Substantial Interest in Porous Power Technologies
• Chery Automobile Commences Construction of Battery Separator Facility in Wuhu
• DreamWeaver International Enters into Partnership with CMA Group
• Mitsubishi Plastics Develops Advanced Separators for Lithium- ion Batteries in EVs
• Ube Industries and Hitachi Maxell Establish Joint Venture
• DuPont Commences Construction of Battery Separator Production Facility in Virginia
• Exide Technologies Inks Agreement with Polypore International
• Freudenberg Group Enters into Partnership with Hong Kong Highpower Technology
• Porous Power Technologies Collaborates with Chisso

3. MARKET PARTICIPANTS

4. APPENDIX

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