LG Chem will present its LG Precursor Free (LPF) cathode materials at Interbattery 2025, taking place from March 5-7 at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, the company announced on March 5, 2025. This initiative makes LG Chem the first South Korean firm to commence mass production of precursor-free cathode materials, reinforcing its position in the battery materials sector.
Interbattery, Korea’s largest battery industry event, is expected to host over 640 companies from around the globe, spread across a venue exceeding 400,000 square meters.
The LPF cathode materials developed by LG Chem are manufactured by directly calcinating custom-designed metals without the use of precursors. This process enhances power performance at low temperatures and reduces development time. Additionally, the method eliminates the necessity to scale up precursor production, thereby decreasing wastewater generation and carbon emissions.
LG Chem began mass production of LPF cathode materials in the first half of this year and intends to extend the application of LPF technology to new products. This expansion aims to offer customers differentiated and customized solutions in terms of performance, cost, and environmental sustainability.
At the exhibition, LG Chem will also feature its flagship high-nickel (high-Ni) cathode materials and a variety of products and technical solutions aimed at improving the cost-effectiveness of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) under the theme “Sustainable Future, Powered by LG Chem.” The showcase will include ultra-high-Ni products with over 95% nickel content, high-voltage mid-Ni, high-density lithium iron phosphates (LFP), and advanced LFP products blended with nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM). Core technologies such as single crystal control and advanced manufacturing utilizing smart factories will also be highlighted.
Furthermore, LG Chem will introduce next-generation safety materials, including Nexula™ (an aerogel thermal barrier), flame barrier foams (FBF), and flame barrier sheets (FBS), which are designed to prevent or delay fires and limit thermal propagation in batteries. The company will also present cables and housings for EV chargers, as well as next-generation cathode materials for dry electrode and solid-state batteries.
In addition to the physical exhibit, LG Chem will launch to enhance the digital customer experience. The website will provide detailed information on major exhibition items at Interbattery 2025 and offer insights into LG Chem’s advancements in EV-related materials.
Shin Hak-Cheol, CEO of LG Chem, stated, “We will actively target the future market with next-generation innovative materials for batteries, such as LPF cathode materials and safety solutions. We will lead the battery materials market with our continuous technological innovations and customer-focused solutions.”
Source: LG Corp
