LG Chem, Sinopec to jointly develop sodium-ion battery materials

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">From ESS News China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and South Korea’s LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement to advance key materials for sodium-ion batteries, as the technology moves closer to mass commercialization. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on developing cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, targeting applications in <a class="more-link" href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/07/lg-chem-sinopec-to-jointly-develop-sodium-ion-battery-materials/">[&hellip;]</a></span></p><p><strong>From <a href="https://www.ess-news.com/2025/11/07/lg-chem-sinopec-to-jointly-develop-sodium-ion-battery-materials/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ESS News</a></strong></p>
<p>China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and South Korea’s LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement to advance key materials for sodium-ion batteries, as the technology moves closer to mass commercialization.</p>
<p>Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on developing cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, targeting applications in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles in China and international markets. The partnership aims to “accelerate the commercialization of sodium-ion battery technology, explore new business models, and potentially expand cooperation into broader new energy and high-value materials sectors.”</p>
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