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Enhancing the competitiveness of core technology with
ceaseless R&D
Cathode materials, the heart of secondary cells, are the core
materials that determine a battery’s voltage, volume and
lifespan, etc., and it is important to secure a range of products in
proper combination of metals to satisfy the performance needed
according to the particular usage of the secondary cell. Also,
the size, surface shape, etc. of the precursor, which is applied
to cathode materials, affect the characteristics of cathode
materials. Thus, it is important to adjust the characteristics of
precursor powder during process control.
EcoPro BM retains a whole process synthesis technology from
precursors to cathode materials and secures competitiveness
in quality and cost as it receives precursors from the Group. It
focuses on the development of technology for high-nickel ultra-
high volume cathode materials and promotes the development
of single crystal products with outstanding life span and safety
as well as cost-effective products with active R&D.
Also, it is developing element technology that can be applied
to various areas while minimizing quality errors with the
development of mass production process technology for high-
quality products.

R&D Investment & Manpower

R&D Investment R&D Manpower
(Unit: KRW billion) (Unit: Number of people)
48,414
(estimated)
230
(estimated)
33,332

26,233 166

151
14,532
10,128 136

91

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