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Enhancing competitiveness in the global market through continuous research and development activities

LG Chem has strived to develop core technologies through continuous research and development activities. As a result, LG Chem has developed new products and processes in the basic materials field and has led the research and development activities in the Korean chemical industry, including the fields such as IT and electronics materials and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Through these efforts, LG Chem has contribtned to enhancing the technological competitiveness of Korea and advancing the development of Korean economy and has carried out research and development activities to secure business competitiveness in the global market.

Highly functional elastomer/plastomer

Development of ethylene series elastic polymer using the catalyst metallocene

Developed and mass-produced the product using the proprietary metallocene catalyst technology for the first time in Korea in 2009
The product is a high-value material that has both the elasticity of rubber and the processibility of plastic

Eco-friendly, super-absorbent resin for diapers (SAP)

Development of eco-friendly, super-absorbent resin of high quality using the photopolymerization technology

Enhanced the eco-friendliness of the product by lowering the amount of remaining chemicals through the photopolymerization technology and the crosslinking density control technology
-Secured high performance and quality of the product by enhancing its absorption properties through the surface property modification technology

Polarizing plate for TFT-LCD

Development of high-transmittance polarizing plate

Developed the polarizing plate, which is a core material for LCD, for the first time in Korea in 2000
LG Chem has the largest share in the global polarizing plate market based on its proprietary technologies such as film processing, liquid crystal coating, and adhesives
Received the Industrial Technology Innovation Award in 2001

3D FPR (Film-type Patterned Retarder)

Development of the proprietary technology for the manufacture of 3D FPR

Developed and mass-produced 3D FPR, which is a core material for the implementation of 3D images, for the first time in the world in 2010 through the development of new photo-alignment material
There is no need for a battery for the 3D glasses, enhancing the safety and viewing convenience compared to the competitor's shutter-glass technology
Received the Korea Technology Award in 2011. Selected as one of the Korea Ten Best New Technologies

Reverse osmosis filter for water treatment

Development of high-performance reverse osmosis separator

The new reverse osmosis (RO) filter has enhanced the reverse osmosis performance by up to 30% compared to the existing products by applying the world's No. 1 polymer synthesis and processing technologies and the nano compound reaction technology
The RO filter for seawater desalination can remove salts by up to 99.85%, which is the highest desalination rate in the industry

Ternary (+) electrode material

Development of ternary (+) electrode material for the lithium-ion rechargeable battery with high capacity and safety

-Increased the capacity of lithium-ion rechargeable battery and its performance at high temperature by forming a stable structure with three elements including nickel, manganese, and cobalt
-Minimized the volume change during charging/discharging to increase the lifespan of the battery and enhance its safety

Factive

The first Korean drug to be approved by U.S. FDA

New quinolone antibiotic
Excellent efficacy in respiratory infections, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia

Eupenta

A combination vaccine for infants and young children, which was the first vaccine to be developed and produced independently in Korea

A combination vaccine that simultaneously prevents diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and meningitis, which are the five most common infectious diseases with high fatality rates in infants under the age of five.