SK On announced on the 18th that it held the "2nd Future Technology Institute Academic Conference" at its Future Technology Institute in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City, from the 14th to the 15th.
The academic conference was conducted under the theme of "The Future We Create." Research projects were submitted across six fields: battery process, cell, system, materials, next-generation, and platform. The number of submissions was approximately 300, an increase of about 15% compared to last year.
The grand prize went to Yeon Gu-tim-i (수상), who developed a process capable of replacing the expensive CNT paste used in the manufacturing of cathodes for LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries with CNT powder. CNT is a material utilized as a conductive agent that facilitates electron movement within battery electrodes. The company plans to consider applying this technology to actual production processes in the future.
In addition, research teams that developed an electrode design for large-area pouch-type lithium metal batteries and a model predicting capacity degradation and internal resistance based on battery charge-discharge cycles and storage conditions received Choi U (수상) and the excellence award, respectively.
The review was conducted in a blind format based on criteria such as topic relevance, research distinctiveness, contribution to outcomes, paper creativity, and practicality.
SK On also held a technology exhibition centered on key research projects. Members explained their research content and engaged in question-and-answer sessions, while the technologies were evaluated through on-site voting.
Lee Yong-wook, President of SK On, stated, "The Future Technology Institute Academic Conference, held for the second time following last year's event, is an important venue where members' challenges and research outcomes translate into SK On's technological competitiveness." He added, "We will further spread a research-centric culture and continue to drive technological innovation that leads the next-generation battery market."
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