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As part of the CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization) Mega Project led by Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, LG Chem has launched a technology demonstration project to produce e-SAF using captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) and green hydrogen.   📌 Key Highlights • Converting captured CO₂ into e-SAF • Producing next-generation sustainable fuel through CO₂ and green hydrogen synthesis • Serving as the lead organization of the CCU Mega Project from 2026 to 2030   Through this project, LG Chem aims to advance CCU technologies that transform captured CO₂ into valuable resources, improve e-SAF production efficiency and strengthen its competitiveness in carbon reduction solutions for the aviation industry. source : #LGChem

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 🔬 **𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐌?** SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) gives us beautiful images of a material's surface. It can show: • Fibers • Particles • Cracks • Pores • Coatings But sometimes the image raises a bigger question: **"What is this feature actually made of?"** This is where EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) becomes essential. Here are some real examples: ✅ **Contamination Analysis** SEM reveals an unexpected particle. EDS identifies whether it is dust, metal debris, salt residue, or process contamination. ✅ **Coating Verification** SEM shows a coated surface. EDS confirms whether the coating elements are actually present and uniformly distributed. ✅ **Failure Investigation** SEM reveals a crack or defect. EDS helps determine whether corrosion products, oxides, or foreign materials contributed to the failure. ✅ **Filler Distribution** SEM shows particles insi...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 Not all epoxy resins are created equal. Epoxigraph is our graphene-enhanced epoxy resin developed for structural applications where strength, adhesion, and long-term reliability truly matter. 🔬 Why Epoxigraph? ✔️ Higher mechanical resistance ✔️ Improved structural rigidity ✔️ Reduced microcrack propagation ✔️ Excellent adhesion to fibers and substrates ✔️ Superior durability under demanding conditions Designed for industries where failure is not an option — aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced structural components. Its formulation allows excellent impregnation of glass and carbon fibers , providing high adhesion between fiber and matrix and resulting in structures with outstanding mechanical and chemical resistance. Compared to conventional epoxy systems, Epoxigraph offers higher stiffness, improved structural integrity and greater durability , m...

In electronics manufacturing and packaging, materials are often classified by their 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. These categories exist because different problems require different solutions. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 materials block current entirely. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 materials allow it to flow freely. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 materials (sometimes called static-dissipative) sit in between: they allow charge to drain away slowly and in a controlled manner, preventing the sudden discharge events that can damage sensitive components. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. At lower loading levels, the resulting compound may be dissipative, and useful for ESD-safe packaging, trays, or enclosures. At higher loading levels, with a well-dispersed conductive network, the material becomes suitable for EMI shielding. The d...