Home // Renewable Energy From Floating Solar Panels Avient worked with a progressive customer who designed floating solar panels that float on large bodies of water, and require very demanding weather resistance in harsh environments. Existing industry solutions failed to protect panels from outdoor exposure and harsh weather conditions.

Home // Renewable Energy From Floating Solar Panels Avient worked with a progressive customer who designed floating solar panels that float on large bodies of water, and require very demanding weather resistance in harsh environments. Existing industry solutions failed to protect panels from outdoor exposure and harsh weather conditions.

ADVENTURE CAMPER MANUFACTURER W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S • Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material, and thickness to meet performance requirements • Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood and aluminum • UV, chemical, and moisture resistant • Custom formulated the panel construction to meet lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements • Avient engineering team provided on-going material sampling and technical support throughout the development cycle • Ensured the face sheet structure provided a smooth surface finish and good adherence to paint or aluminum fixtures Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels

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And, unlike thermosets, thermoplastic materials are able to be easily thermoformed to the exact shape required before inserting into the injection mold. The design team at Rome worked closely with the Avient advanced composites technical team and a local thermoformer, trialing various combinations of engineered resin and reinforcement, fiberglass content, and laminate configurations.

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APPLICATION BULLETIN Replace complicated in-house panel fabrication with ready-to-install engineered composites. Advanced composites offer the marine industry an alternative to the extensive labor and time required by traditional methods for fabricating watercraft panels. In contrast to VARTM panels, which are highly labor intensive and require extended curing, PolyOne panels come ready to install.

AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED POLYMERS ELASTOMERS ADVANCED COMPOSITES COLORANTS ADDITIVES PLASTISOLS VINYL POWDERS DESIGN & COLOR SERVICES ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY We are committed to helping you be more sustainable, and our advanced materials aim to support your commitments and meet industry demands. Our global team is here to accelerate development and part approvals, supporting you with: • Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM specifications • More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered concentrates and pre-colors • Advanced design and color expertise PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS Specialized polymers and composites • Thermoplastic Elastomers • Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations • Thermally Conductive Formulations • Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes • Engineered Polymer Formulations • Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates Colorants, additives, and plastisols • Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based) • Colorant and Additive Concentrates • Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR, antimicrobial, and more) • Liquid Additives • Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents • High-Temperature Concentrates • Silicone Dispersions • Vinyl Powders and Plastisols Design & Color Services • Avient Design • ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers UNDERHOOD Air Management Fuel Systems Filters/Cleaners Engines/Power train Fans & Shrouds Engine & Cam Covers Fluid Reservoirs Wire & Cable and Connectors Battery Systems & Supports EV Battery Systems Sensors/Controls/Actuators Turbo/Super Chargers Control Modules/Valves Gears & Hoses HVAC Systems Electrical Control Units EXTERIOR Move over metal... our material and colorant solutions enable you to replace metal and paint while improving miles per gallon or per charge. BODY & STRUCTURAL Front & Rear End Modules Door Modules Fender Liners Underbody Shielding Energy Management Carriers/Bolsters Radiator Supports Wiper Supports Roof Systems Frames Door Intrusion Systems Trunks/Frunks INTERIOR Instrument Panels Door Panels Hard Trim Pillars Steering Wheels Floor Mats HVAC Systems Gear Shift Knob & Boot Visor Core Door Handles Seats & Belts Pedals Flooring Wire & Cable and Connectors Sensors/Controls/Actuators Lighting Airbags & Safety Systems Electrical Control Units Head-Up Displays EXTERIOR ADAS Housing Exterior Trim Mirror Housings Lighting LED Lighting Wheel Covers Running Boards/Step Bars Roof Racks Door Handles Fuel Doors Cowl Panels Radar Sensors Camera Housings Water Management ADVANCED MOBILITY & ALTERNATIVE POWER We can help rise to the challenge of increased connectivity, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicles (EV) and charging infrastructure/electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), 5G compatibility, and more.

The air-filled Airbump panels can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant. Working closely with the Citroën design team, PolyOne developed a specialty OnColor™ Smartbatch™ color and additive technology that allows the distinctive panels to meet stringent UV stability, appearance and durability requirements. By working with Citroën and its Tier 1 suppliers, we were able to develop an advanced solution that provides the panels with uniform, attractive, and durable color despite exposure to sunlight, heat, and detergents.”