L&F , a secondary battery materials company, announced that it participated in InterBattery 2026, a domestic battery industry exhibition held from March 11 to 13, and unveiled its next-generation cathode material technology and business strategy.
L&F operated a booth spanning approximately 87 pyeong under the theme "Leading the Future," showcasing various battery material technologies in its largest exhibition space since participating in the trade show. In particular, the company attracted the attention of global clients and investors by unveiling its next-generation product portfolio along with plans for the mass production of Korea's first LFP cathode materials.
The exhibition was organized into three main zones, introducing various next-generation material technologies, including high-voltage mid-nickel cathode materials, as well as LMR (lithium manganese-rich), ASSB (for all-solid-state batteries), and SIB (for sodium-ion batteries) cathode materials. Additionally, non-China supply chain strategies were presented to reduce dependence on China for raw material procurement.
In particular, L&F focused on introducing non-Chinese LFP materials based on its Ultra High-Ni 95% high-nickel technology, which it successfully mass-produced for the first time in the world, and its domestic first mass production capability for LFP cathode materials. The company explained that it plans to mass-produce 3rd-generation LFP cathode materials for the first time in Korea by 2026 and is also developing higher-density LFP materials.
In addition, next-generation Fe2O3-based process technology and iron phosphate precursor technology, which plays a crucial role in the production of LFP cathode materials, were unveiled at this exhibition. These technologies garnered significant attention from industry stakeholders as key processes that impact the reduction of production costs and the improvement of quality in cathode materials.
L&F is pursuing a strategy to establish a circular supply chain extending from recycling to material production, while independently securing precursor technology that had previously relied heavily on China. It is conducting a waste battery recycling business through its subsidiary, JH Chemical Industry, and is also pursuing the acquisition of precursor production technology through its joint venture with LS Group, LS L&F Battery Solution.
During the exhibition, the company expanded engagements with global clients and introduced its technological competitiveness and business strategies, with plans to seek new partnerships and business opportunities.
“This exhibition was an opportunity to showcase the company’s technological competitiveness and material development capabilities amidst the rapidly changing global battery industry environment,” said Heo Je-hong, CEO of L&F. “Based on LFP cathode materials and high-nickel technology, we will expand our material portfolio to meet the demands of not only the premium electric vehicle market but also the rapidly growing ESS market.”
Recently, the global battery industry has been actively competing to develop next-generation cathode material technologies and establish non-Chinese raw material supply chains to respond to the expansion of the electric vehicle and energy storage market.
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