Global science company Thermo Fisher Scientific announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) Next-Generation Secondary Battery Strategic Research Group for research cooperation and technology exchange on next-generation secondary batteries.
The two organizations will pursue a phased cooperation framework encompassing technology exchange, joint research, utilization of research and analysis infrastructure, and talent development across next-generation secondary battery research and analysis fields. The Strategic Research Group is a research organization established to strengthen Korea's competitiveness in next-generation secondary battery technology, conducting research to achieve core performance capabilities in next-generation batteries. Thermo Fisher will leverage the Strategic Research Group's research capabilities through its Battery Customer Experience Center to pursue joint analysis work for next-generation secondary battery performance analysis and optimization.
The two organizations plan to establish an analysis environment that can be effectively utilized in research settings, using an analytical platform capable of comprehensively diagnosing battery lifespan, energy density, and material and cell degradation mechanisms. They also agreed to explore possibilities for cooperation on academic paper publications and intellectual property rights based on research findings generated during the research process. They plan to apply customized analytical approaches to address various analysis needs in research settings.
Thermo Fisher and the Strategic Research Group have been conducting joint research projects aimed at improving next-generation secondary battery performance since 2024. In particular, they have verified the potential for joint research by conducting studies analyzing lithium migration mechanisms within cathode electrodes of lithium metal batteries. Based on these existing collaboration achievements, the two organizations signed this MOU to more systematically expand their cooperative relationship.
"We will continue to support domestic researchers in conducting more precise data-driven research and serve as a trusted technology partner accompanying the development of Korea's battery research ecosystem," said Seok Su-jin, President of Thermo Fisher Scientific Korea.