【Frontiers in HaiChuan Chemical Technology】Dow introduces innovative thermal interface material (TIM) products

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Dow introduces innovative thermal interface materials! On March 25, 2025, Dow collaborated with Carbice, a leader in carbon nanotube (CNT) technology, to showcase for the first time in the Chinese market, during the 2025 Productronica China exhibition, the latest results of their strategic partnership – innovative thermal interface material (TIM) products designed for use in the transportation, industrial, consumer electronics, and semiconductor industries. This partnership combines Dow’s expertise in the field of silicones with Carbice’s patented carbon nanotube technology to provide reliable and innovative solutions for smart mobility and electronic applications, thereby meeting the growing demands of the thermal interface market. Silicones and carbon nanotubes each possess their own advantages in terms of heat management, and combining the two can lead to improved performance. Dow’s silicone products offer excellent wetting properties and support precise dispensing processes. When combined with the versatility and durability of Carbice carbon nanotubes, the resulting interfacial contact helps reduce various stress transfer patterns, thereby enhancing reliability in operation under different conditions. By leveraging Carbice’s carbon nanotube technology in combination with Dow’s expertise in materials science, customers can use customized thermal management materials with the thinnest possible bonding lines, thereby reducing interfacial stress according to their specific application requirements. The two products developed through this partnership, Carbice® SW-90 (containing silicone wax) and Carbice® SA-90 (containing silicone adhesive), will be officially launched by the end of 2025. Thermal interface materials, also known as heat-conducting interface materials or interface thermal materials, are materials widely used in integrated circuit packaging and electronic heat dissipation.