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.
Base technology and future technology
The R&D organization under the CTO continuously strengthens core base technologies such as material design/synthesis, process, simulation, and analysis/evaluation technologies to enhance the competitiveness of current businesses. It also fosters promising new business opportunities such as eco-friendly and low-carbon materials, energy materials, and high-performance new materials.
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Base technology
material design/synthesis, process technology, simulation, bio/carbon reduction technology, material analysis/evaluation
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Future technology
eco-friendly and low-carbon materials, energy materials, new high-performance materials
petrochemicals
Building on the core technologies of polymerization, catalysis, and process technology, the Development Department of Petrochemical Research Institute conducts research to strengthen the competitiveness of existing businesses and develop new products. Through our accumulated development capabilities, we are concentrating our R&D capacity to create high-performance, eco-friendly materials and launch new businesses.
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High value-added materials
polyolefin, styrenics, SAP, synthetic rubber, special resin
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Catalyst and process technology
catalyst development, process technology
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Future technology
CNT, Aerogel
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Sustainability materials
PBAT, PLA, Bio-PA
The catalyst development department commercialized high value-added polyolefin products by developing our original metallocene catalyst technology. It also became the first in Korea and the fourth in the world to independently develop a catalyst for producing acrylic acid. We are researching and developing catalysts in various fields from base oil to polymer manufacturing.
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Catalyst development
Eco-friendly low-carbon materials/process catalysts, inorganic catalysts, organometallic catalysts
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Development of materials through catalysis technology
Organic intermediates, chemical materials for fine chemicals, and high-functional new materials
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Catalytic Process Development
The Customer Solution (CS) Group is responsible for providing differentiated customer experiences through total technology solutions, including technical support for each product application in the petrochemical business, process reproduction and development of processing technologies for customers, analytical support, and technical training for customers. In addition to the Osan CS Campus, we have established technology-intensive bases in the Americas, Europe, and China (Huanan and Huadong) to develop core application processing technologies by region according to the needs of the market and customers.
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Processing technology development
Product design, processing technology development, and process optimization for customers
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Technology support for petrochemical applications
Developing new uses, improving quality, and providing technology solutions
Advanced Materials
The Advanced Materials Company is developing core platform technologies and applied technologies to create market-leading products in e-Mobility and sustainability.
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Rechargeable batteries
High-efficiency cathode materials for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, IT devices, and more, Supplementary Materials
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Electronic Materials
OLED 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.
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Synthetic Drugs
Metabolic Diseases, Cancers
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Biopharmaceuticals
Biosimilars, Vaccines, Growth Hormones, Osteoarthritis Drugs, Fertility Drugs
