South Korea Aims for 800 Wh/L Lithium-Metal and Solid-State Battery Innovations by 2029
South Korea is accelerating the commercialization of lithium-metal and all-solid-state batteries, targeting high energy density by 2029. The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology announced a KRW 130 billion investment to support this initiative during the 2026 International Forum on Next-Generation Secondary Batteries in Seoul. The focus is on overcoming technical barriers in battery technology and fostering collaboration between research institutes and industry players to enhance manufacturability and safety.

South Korea targets the development of lithium-metal and all-solid-state batteries by 2029, aiming for energy densities of 800 Wh/L. This initiative is supported by a KRW 130 billion investment under the 'Seven Core Super-Gap Technologies' program, as presented by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology at the 2026 International Forum on Next-Generation Secondary Batteries in Seoul.
Key challenges include addressing dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries and advancing materials engineering for solid-state batteries. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between government-funded institutes and industrial players to enhance technology transfer and integration into supply chains, reflecting a strategic shift towards manufacturability and safety in battery innovation.




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