# SK On Wins Tech Prize with Cost-Cutting Battery Process

> SK On's new CNT powder process cuts LFP battery costs and wins top tech award at Future Technology Institute conference.
- Title: SK On Wins Tech Prize with Cost-Cutting Battery Process
- Summary: SK On's new CNT powder process cuts LFP battery costs and wins top tech award at Future Technology Institute conference. SK On developed a cost-effective CNT…
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- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/1c6e9667-08e1-4e08-948a-6cbced507bbe
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:55:21+00:00
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- Topics: sk on, lfp battery, carbon nanotube, future technology institute, battery conference, lithium metal battery, digital twin, finance, markets
## SK On Develops CNT Powder Process
SK On has developed a new process that replaces expensive carbon nanotube paste with powder for LFP battery cathodes while maintaining equivalent performance.
## Wins Grand Prize at Conference
SK On's research won the grand prize at the second annual Future Technology Institute Academic Conference held in Daejeon from October 14.
## 300 Projects Across 6 Categories
The conference featured approximately 300 research projects in six categories including battery process, cell, system, materials, next-generation technology, and platform.
## CNT Powder Technology Details
The process uniformly disperses CNT powder into cathode materials, replacing expensive paste while maintaining battery performance.
## Top Excellence Award
A team developed electrode design for large-area pouch-type lithium-metal batteries, winning the top excellence award.
## SK On Plans Regular Conference
SK On will make the conference a regular event to expand research collaboration and strengthen next-generation battery technology competitiveness.
## LFP Battery Price Competition
SK On's process helps reduce LFP battery costs as Chinese manufacturers lead the market while South Korean companies focus on cost-reduction technologies.
## Key takeaway

SK On developed a cost-effective CNT powder process for LFP batteries, winning the grand prize at the Future Technology Institute's academic conference.