LG Energy Solution Begins Joint Research with University of M?nster Battery Research Center in Germany

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] LG Energy Solution announced on the 7th that it will establish a Frontier Research Lab with the Battery Research Center MEET at the University of M?nster in Germany and the Helmholtz Institute M?nster, a branch of the German national research institution.

The Frontier Research Lab is a joint research center where LG Energy Solution sets focused research and development (R&D) projects related to next-generation batteries in collaboration with leading universities and institutions both domestically and internationally.

The MEET Frontier Research Lab plans to conduct research on ▲ next-generation cathode materials technology that lowers battery costs while maximizing capacity ▲ silicon anode materials technology essential for improving charging speed and capacity ▲ eco-friendly processes that convert electrolyte compositions and slurry solvents used in electrode manufacturing to environmentally friendly materials.

An LG Energy Solution official explained, "MEET is led by Professor Martin Winter, a top authority in batteries with over 30 years of battery research experience and numerous awards, and is recognized for its world-class R&D capabilities in next-generation batteries. We will proactively secure advanced technologies related to processes and materials."

Last year, LG Energy Solution began research with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in the United States and KAIST. They are currently researching technologies related to solid-state batteries and dry electrode processes, lithium metal, and lithium-sulfur batteries.

In particular, the UCSD research team led by Professor Shirley Meng, a top authority on solid-state batteries, jointly developed a "room-temperature operable long-life solid-state battery" last year, gaining recognition for their research achievements. Although solid-state batteries have a technical limitation of only being chargeable at high temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, the UCSD team developed technology enabling rapid charging at room temperature, and the research was published in the prestigious scientific journal Science.

Shin Young-jun, Executive Vice President of LG Energy Solution, said, "Global open innovation is crucial to further solidify technological leadership in the rapidly growing battery industry. Through research centers gathering top experts from leading universities and institutions, we will proactively secure core technologies for next-generation batteries and maximize customer value."

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