LG Chem (KRX:051910) signed a joint development agreement with Chinese energy and chemical company China Petroleum & Chemical or Sinopec (SHA:600028, HKG:0386) to co-develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries, comprising cathodes and anodes, the chemicals manufacturer said in a Tuesday release.
The two firms also plan to expand cooperation into eco-friendly energy and advanced material sectors, targeting energy storage systems and mass-market electric vehicle applications.
Shares of LG Chem rose nearly 1% in recent trade.