LG Energy Solution Set to Expand European Joint Research Projects

South Korean battery manufacturing leader LG Energy Solution is set to expand its joint battery research programs in partnership with major institutions across the globe as the company tries to drive next-generation battery technology in the fast-changing industry.

Through its FRL programs, LG Energy Solution has been at the forefront of the industry by continuously driving battery-related studies with prestigious colleges across the world.

The company announced that it is collaborating with academic institutions in Germany. The company will be working with Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology (MEET) of University of Münster and Helmholtz Institute Münster (HI MS) of Forschungszentrum Jülich. These universities will be part of a joint battery research program funded by LGES's Frontier Research Laboratory (FRL).

"Through multiple FRL programs worldwide, LG Energy Solution will thrive to lead the commercialization of next-generation battery techniques," said Youngjoon Shin, Chief Technology Officer, LG Energy Solution.

Researchers from all three parties (LGES, MEET, and HI MS) will be working towards research for the next generation lithium-ion battery technology by making use of green materials and processes. Particularly, the joint research team will be looking into ways to boost battery cell performance including its energy density and cycle life.

LG Energy Solution initially brought about its FRL program in association with the University of California, San Diego to pioneer a new type of an all-solid-state battery by putting together a solid-state electrolyte and advanced electrode techniques.