SK On has organized an event to share research achievements and enhance its technological leadership in next-generation battery technology.
From October 14 to 15, SK On held the '2nd Future Technology Institute Conference' at its Future Technology Institute in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, the company announced on October 18.
This year's conference, the second since its inception, was themed 'The Future We Create' and featured key executives, including SK On President Lee Yong-wook and Future Technology Institute Director Park Ki-soo.
Research projects were submitted in six categories: battery processes, cells, systems, materials, next-generation technologies, and platforms. The number of submissions reached over 300, a 15% increase from last year.
The grand prize was awarded to a research team that developed a process to replace the expensive CNT (carbon nanotube) paste used in LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cathode manufacturing with CNT powder. The team received high marks for achieving comparable performance while improving cost competitiveness by evenly dispersing CNT powder in the cathode material. The technology is set to be evaluated for application in actual production processes.
Additionally, teams that designed large-format pouch lithium-metal battery electrodes and developed models to predict capacity loss and internal resistance based on charging and discharging cycles and storage conditions received the excellence and best awards, respectively.
SK On also held a technology exhibition centered around key research projects, where team members explained their research and engaged in Q&A sessions. Employees voted on the technologies presented.
In a keynote speech, Professor Lee Yong-min from Yonsei University discussed the current status and prospects of digital twin technology, which implements actual battery designs in virtual spaces to analyze performance and conditions. During the Q&A session, he exchanged views with SK On employees on battery technology and discussed the latest trends in academia and industry.
Lee Yong-wook, President of SK On, stated, "The Future Technology Institute Conference, held for the second time this year, is an important platform where our members' challenges and research achievements translate into SK On's technological competitiveness. We will continue to promote a research-centered culture and drive technological innovation to lead the next-generation battery market."
SK On plans to institutionalize the Future Technology Institute Conference to enhance knowledge exchange and research collaboration among its members and to continuously elevate its technological leadership in the global battery market.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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