Microporous ionForce® Lithium-Ion Battery Separators
With over 80 years of separator manufacturing experience, Microporous will emerge as one of the first to manufacture coated wet-process PE lithium-ion battery separators in North America, beginning Q1, 2025 in Piney Flats, Tennessee.
What separates Microporous
Microporous to power North America’s lithium-ion battery market with U.S.-made separators, creating thousands of new jobs.
Pioneering the
Industry
Microporous to be among North America's first to produce coated PE battery separators starting Q1 2025.
Industry-Trusted
Standards
Our coated separator technology is validated and widely adopted by global cell manufacturers worldwide.
IRA Section 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Eligible
Microporous is dedicated to boosting domestic EV production while reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
U.S.A-Based Microporous to produce ionForce® coated separators that are fully compliant with IRA Section 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Unlock Cost-Efficient and Incentivized Manufacturing
Competitive Pricing
Scalable production methods paired with cost-efficient equipment ensure affordability and stability.
Government and Industry Support
- State and Local Tax Incentives
- $100 million DOE Grant
- IRA Section 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Compliance
- $160 million IRA Section 48C Tax Credit Allocation
Resilient & Sustainable
Supply Chain
Reliable Domestic Production: Reduces risks from geopolitical tensions and shipping delays.
Future-Focused: Aligns with policy priorities favoring sustainability and regional sourcing.
Microporous is at the forefront of North America’s battery evolution, empowering partners with proven technology, financial incentives, and supply chain reliability.
Enabling the North American Lithium-Ion Battery Market
Coated lithium-ion battery separators are vital for battery safety and performance, preventing direct anode-cathode contact (shorting) while enabling efficient ionic flow between the electrodes for optimal energy storage and discharge. Microporous brings decades of expertise in PE separator design, manufacturing, and innovation. We’re leveraging this experience to launch ultra-thin, coated wet-process PE separators for lithium-ion batteries in North America beginning in early 2025.
Microporous ionForce® Coated Lithium-Ion Battery Separator
Products Offered Beginning Q1, 2025
Wet process PE, ultrathin coated lithium-ion battery separators
Base film thickness from
5 to 16 µm
Ceramic coating
(Boehmite or Alumina)
typically at 1-5 µm
Polymer binders (PVDF or Acrylic/PMMA) typically at 1-3 µm
Single or double-sided coatings for ceramic and/or polymer binders
Contact Us
To request ionForce® Product Guides & Samples
Request our Microporous Standard Separator Product Guide and/or to Request Samples
