ENPLUS Commercializes CNT-Hybrid Liquid Graphene for Secondary Battery Anode Materials... 'Sales Expected Within the Year'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] E&Plus announced on the 15th that it has succeeded in developing a composite conductive material combining graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNT), which are core materials for secondary batteries. The conductive material solution can be produced on an annual scale of 2,500 tons in mass production, and is expected to generate sales of approximately 60 billion KRW.

The main materials of the conductive material have been proven to have excellent physical properties by a leading domestic verification institution. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology reported test results showing that the carbon nanotubes developed by E&Plus improved powder resistance by more than 60% compared to conventional conductive material carbon. The 'graphene-carbon nanotube' composite conductive material solution applying carbon nanotubes received a test report from the Korea Polymer Testing Institute showing more than three times improvement compared to existing products.

The conductive material solution is a slurry-type material dispersing carbon in various solvents, facilitating the flow of electricity and electrons between the cathode and anode of secondary batteries. Carbon nanotubes are one of the next-generation conductive materials, with tensile strength 100 times that of steel and electrical conductivity 1,000 times that of copper, earning the nickname "dream new material." Compared to conventional conductive material carbon, it can reduce usage while increasing energy density, thereby improving the charging speed and efficiency of secondary batteries.

An E&Plus official stated, "The graphene-carbon nanotube composite conductive material solution maintained dispersion, which is key for conductive materials, as there was no sedimentation and viscosity was maintained even one month after production," adding, "We plan to actively enter the secondary battery market with this composite conductive material solution product that has excellent electrical conductivity."

He continued, "While major competitors in Korea and China can only supply conductive material solutions by externally sourcing carbon nanotubes, E&Plus receives graphene from its affiliate Standard Graphene and produces carbon nanotubes with excellent electrical conductivity in-house, giving us superior cost competitiveness compared to competitors." He also added, "We are in sales negotiations with customers in Korea and overseas, and have received a letter of intent to purchase from Greenergy, with whom we have jointly developed secondary batteries, so sales are expected to occur soon."

Greenergy, which is recognized as an "innovator of secondary batteries," plans to apply E&Plus's conductive material to secondary battery products scheduled for sale in the second half of this year.

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