"Preventing Battery Fires"... LG Chem Unveils Integrated Solution at InterBattery

Unveiling Materials for Delaying and Blocking Thermal Runaway

LG Chem InterBattery 2026 Booth Aerial View. LG Chem

On March 5, LG Chem announced that it will participate in 'InterBattery 2026', which will be held at COEX in Seoul for three days starting from March 11, and unveil its integrated solution for delaying and blocking thermal runaway.

LG Chem's thermal runaway delay engineering plastic (SFB·Super Flame Barrier) transforms into a hard, dense barrier when exposed to flames, simultaneously slowing down the transfer of both fire and pressure. Its lightweight and excellent processability enhance the design flexibility of battery packs. This technology was honored in the Reliability·Safety and Sustainability categories at this exhibition’s 'InterBattery Awards'.

The company will also showcase 'Nexula®', an aerogel-based thermal barrier material. Aerogels with thermal barrier properties block heat diffusion not only between cells, but also between modules and within the battery pack. LG Chem explained that it has implemented a dual safety system that both delays and blocks heat by combining the thermal runaway delay material and aerogel.

In addition, LG Chem will present various adhesive solutions, including a thermal adhesive that quickly disperses heat while firmly securing cells, a structural adhesive that robustly bonds dissimilar materials such as metal and plastic to enhance the reliability of battery systems, and a potting agent that protects batteries from external impact, moisture, and ignition.

LG Chem stated, "As batteries are rapidly expanding in electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS), ensuring safety has become a core element that determines market trust, beyond simply technical competitiveness. As global electric vehicle manufacturers are tightening regulations on thermal propagation, battery thermal runaway response technology is now an essential requirement for battery design."

At its exhibition booth, LG Chem plans to showcase advanced products applied across future industries, including electric vehicles, humanoids, and urban air mobility (UAM). The company will unveil a portfolio covering the entire battery value chain, including various cathode materials such as High Ni, high-voltage mid-nickel (HV Mid Ni), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium manganese rich (LMR), as well as carbon nanotubes (CNT), anode binders, and recycled materials.

Kim Dongchun, CEO of LG Chem, said, "As batteries become more prevalent in our daily lives, safety and reliability are the core competitive strengths. LG Chem will continue to strengthen its global market leadership with integrated solutions based on core material competitiveness and technology."

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