LG Chem Unveils Precursor-Free Cathode Material for Batteries
LG Chem is presenting its LG Precursor Free (LPF) cathode materials at Interbattery 2025, taking place from March 5-7 at COEX in Seoul, South Korea. This marks a significant milestone as LG Chem becomes the first Korean company to commence mass production of precursor-free cathode materials, thereby enhancing its position in the battery materials market.
Interbattery is recognized as Korea’s largest battery industry exhibition, with over 640 companies from around the world participating in an expansive area exceeding 400,000 square meters. LG Chem’s LPF cathode materials are notable for being produced through a direct calcination process of custom-designed metals, eliminating the need for precursors. This innovation not only improves battery performance at low temperatures but also shortens development times. By removing the need to expand precursor production capabilities, LG Chem significantly reduces wastewater and carbon footprints.
Starting mass production of LPF cathode materials in the first half of this year, LG Chem aims to broaden the application of LPF technology across new products, offering customers tailored solutions that excel in performance, cost, and environmental sustainability.
At the exhibition, LG Chem will also showcase its flagship high-Ni cathode materials alongside a variety of products designed to enhance the cost-effectiveness of affordable electric vehicles (EVs). The theme for their exhibition is “Sustainable Future, Powered by LG Chem.” In addition to ultra-high-Ni products containing over 95% nickel, high-voltage mid-Ni materials, high-density lithium iron phosphates (LFP), and advanced LFP products blended with nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM), LG Chem will feature core technologies such as single crystal control and advanced manufacturing techniques facilitated by smart factories.
Next-generation materials will also be introduced, including safety solutions like Nexula (an aerogel thermal barrier), flame barrier foams (FBF), and flame barrier sheets (FBS) designed to prevent or delay fires and limit thermal propagation in batteries. Furthermore, LG Chem will display cables and housings for EV chargers, as well as next-generation cathode materials intended for dry electrode and solid-state batteries.
To enhance the digital customer experience, LG Chem will launch a website (www.lgchem-emobility.com) that provides detailed information about its major exhibition items at Interbattery 2025 and insights into the company’s advancements in EV-related materials.
“We will actively target the future market with next-generation innovative materials for batteries, such as LPF cathode materials and safety solutions,” stated Shin Hak-Cheol, CEO of LG Chem. “We are committed to leading the battery materials market through continuous technological innovations and customer-focused solutions.”
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