L&F Highlights 'Korean LFP' at InterBattery... Bets on Non-China Battery Supply Chain

Pioneering Korea's First Mass Production of LFP Cathode Materials
Showcasing Next-Generation Technologies Including Ultra High-Nickel and All-Solid-State Materials

L&F showcased its next-generation cathode materials technology at Korea's largest battery exhibition, 'InterBattery 2026,' highlighting its competitiveness as a global battery materials company.

Exhibition booth view of L&F at 'InterBattery 2026.' Provided by L&F

On March 16, L&F announced that it participated in InterBattery 2026, held over three days starting from the 11th, under the theme 'Leading the Future.' At the exhibition, the company unveiled its plan to mass-produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials for the first time in Korea, as well as its strategic product portfolio.

This exhibition featured three main zones: next-generation cathode material technology, product portfolio, and circular supply chain strategy. L&F introduced its lineup of advanced material technologies and products, including high-voltage mid-nickel cathode (Mid-Ni), lithium manganese rich cathode (LMR; Lithium Manganese Rich), cathodes for all-solid-state batteries (ASSB; All Solid-State Battery), and cathodes for sodium ion batteries (SIB; Sodium Ion Battery).

The company also presented its circular supply chain strategy focused on sourcing raw materials from outside China. As the global battery industry seeks to reduce reliance on China, L&F is positioning diversification of raw material procurement as a key strategy.

In particular, L&F highlighted its non-China LFP strategy, leveraging its world-first achievement in mass-producing ultra high-nickel cathode (Ultra High-Ni 95%) and its position as Korea’s first to mass-produce LFP cathode materials. The ultra high-nickel cathode, which raises nickel content to approximately 95%, is considered a core technology for increasing battery energy density and improving electric vehicle driving range.

L&F is working to become the first in Korea to mass-produce third-generation LFP cathode materials (with a packing density of 2.50g/cc or higher) by 2026, and also disclosed its progress in developing ultra-high-density LFP products with a packing density of 2.70g/cc. Packing density (PD) refers to particle filling density; a higher value means more active material can be packed into the same volume, enhancing both battery performance and production efficiency.

Additionally, the company unveiled for the first time its next-generation LFP manufacturing technology using an iron oxide-based process (Fe₂O₃). Unlike the conventional process, which first creates a precursor, this direct, precursor-free process manufactures LFP material itself, promising improved production efficiency and cost reduction.

The company also introduced its technology for iron phosphate precursor (FP; Iron Phosphate precursor), a key intermediate material for LFP cathodes. As a critical material in the stage before cathode production, the precursor process is seen as crucial for determining battery cost and quality.

L&F emphasized the internalization of precursor technology and the establishment of a domestic circular supply chain strategy. Through its subsidiary JHC Chemical Industry (JHC), the company is pursuing battery recycling, and it plans to secure precursor technology through LLBS (LSL&F Battery Solution), a joint venture established with LS Group.

Through these efforts, the company aims to build a value chain spanning from nickel sulfate to precursors and cathode production, thereby strengthening its non-China supply chain strategy.

During the exhibition, L&F expanded engagement with global customers, actively promoting its business vision and technological competitiveness. The company plans to leverage this opportunity to broaden discussions on strategic partnerships and seek new business opportunities to further strengthen its global network.

Jehong Heo, CEO of L&F, said, "This InterBattery event was an opportunity to showcase L&F’s innovation capabilities and competitiveness in LFP cathode technology amid the rapidly changing global battery industry environment. Based on Korea's first mass-produced LFP cathode materials and our world-class high-nickel technology, we will continue to expand our battery materials portfolio to cover both the premium electric vehicle market and the energy storage system (ESS) market."

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