en.Wedoany.com Reported - EcoPro BM has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap covering solid electrolytes, next-generation cathode and anode materials, and sodium-ion batteries, planning to begin mass production of solid electrolytes—the core material for all-solid-state batteries—in 2027.
At a corporate briefing held on the 16th at NH Investment & Securities headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, EcoPro BM disclosed its next-generation battery material roadmap. The company currently operates a pilot plant with an annual production capacity of 40 tons and has secured proprietary process technology for sulfide-based solid electrolytes. Products have passed quality verification by major domestic and international battery companies, and mass production is ready.
EcoPro BM's core competitiveness lies in its integrated solution capability to simultaneously develop solid electrolytes and compatible cathode materials. Leveraging its technical expertise in high-nickel cathodes, the company plans to design specialized cathode materials tailored for all-solid-state battery environments, widening the technology gap with competitors. In particular, its powder control and quality management technologies are considered to lead over Japanese companies in this field.
EcoPro BM R&D Executive Director Gong Bo-hyun stated that the company is currently discussing trial mass production with several key clients, and has completed the design of mass production lines based on customer requirements, ready to commence operations at any time. Through proprietary process technology, the company aims to accelerate its penetration of the domestic market.
Material development for the next-generation low-cost battery market is also in its final stages. Cobalt-free lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cathode materials are currently in the final validation phase. These materials can directly utilize existing ternary production lines, enabling a rapid transition to large-scale production once orders are confirmed.
Substantial progress has also been made in the sodium-ion battery (SIB) sector, an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. EcoPro BM has developed high-energy-density layered oxide cathode materials, ensuring superior quality compared to Chinese competitors, and is currently validating mass production feasibility on a dedicated line with an annual capacity of 1,000 tons. Simultaneously, the company is developing polyanion-based cathode materials with excellent lifespan characteristics, continuously expanding its product portfolio.
Expansion into the anode material market is also drawing attention. EcoPro BM has completed the development of high-capacity silicon anode materials with enhanced cost competitiveness based on proprietary processes, and is currently conducting sample evaluations with major domestic companies.
