LG Chem’s R&D Center, the leading hub of next-generation materials and future technologies
At LG Chem, CTO R&D is leading the cultivation of core base technologies and the technology development for new industries. Each division has a research center that carries out fundamental research and develops products for its business. This mechanism allows us to enhance our competitiveness in key technologies while making breakthroughs with next-generation technological innovations.
Platform Technologies / Future Technologies
LG Chem’s CTO R&D constantly reinforces its main base technologies such as adhesion, coating, process, simulation, and analysis technologies to enhance the competitiveness of existing businesses. We also operate the Future Technology Research Center to discover and nurture promising new future industries such as sustainable materials, energy materials, advanced new materials, and inorganic materials.
Major research areas
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Platform technologies
Coating/dispersion, adhesion, simulation, process technology, and analysis/rheological property
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Future Technologies
Sustainable materials, energy materials, advanced functional materials, inorganic materials
petrochemicals
LG Chem strengthens the competitiveness of existing businesses and engages in R&D activities for new products based on our key technologies, including polymerization, catalyst, and process technologies. With our accumulated R&D capabilities, the research center focuses on developing highly functional and sustainable materials and creating new business opportunities.
Major research areas
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High-performance materials
PO, styrenics, SAP, adhesives, synthetic rubber, specialty polymer
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Catalyst and Process Technology
Catalyst development and process technology
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Advanced Materials
Carbon nanotubes (CNT)
LG Chem’s Catalyst R&D Center commercializes high-value polyolefin products by developing original metallocene catalyst technology and researches catalysts in various fields, from basic oil to polymer production.
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Catalyst development
Inorganic catalysts, organometallic catalysts (metallocene catalysts), fine chemical organic intermediates
Tech Center focuses on technical service and development (TS&D), including support for polymer products in petrochemicals, discovering new materials, venturing into new fields and markets, and offering technical training. It has expanded its services beyond Korea into China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo), North America, and Europe.
Major research areas
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Petrochemical products/technologies
Polyolefin, PVC, ABS, rubber/special resin (synthetic rubber/latex/MBS/SBS), SAP, and applied technologies (processing technology/product design)
Advanced Materials
The Advanced Materials Company is developing core platform technologies and applied technologies to create market-leading products in e-Mobility and sustainability.
Major research areas
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Rechargeable batteries
High-efficiency cathode materials for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, IT devices, and more
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IT devices
OLED materials, OLED films, polarizer materials, semiconductor materials
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Automotive
Engineering plastics for interior, exterior, and parts
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Sustainability
Post-consumer recycled plastics, bio-based materials
Life Sciences
The LG Chem’s Life Sciences R&D has carried out research in synthetic drugs, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostic agents to improve the health and welfare of humankind. It has also constantly invested in R&D and focused its capabilities on developing new bioproducts.
Major research areas
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Synthetic Drugs
Metabolic Diseases, Cancers
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Biopharmaceuticals
Biosimilars, Vaccines, Growth Hormones, Osteoarthritis Drugs, Fertility Drugs
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Diagnostic Agents
Genetic Diagnostics
