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Development of 10 Key Materials Projects Shows Results in Aiming to Become One of the World's Top 4 Materials Powerhouses
Published2016.04.08 17:36World-Class Materials Development (WPM) Project Holds Phase 2 Project Achievement Exhibition
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, under the auspices of the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management, held the 'World Premier Materials (WPM) Phase 2 Project Achievement Exhibition' at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the 7th and 8th, with approximately 300 materials experts in attendance.
The World-Class Materials Development (WPM) project is a large-scale technology development initiative that has been underway since 2010 with the goal of developing 10 key materials to become one of the world's top four materials powerhouses. It involves the participation of over 200 companies and research institutes centered around 10 project groups, including magnesium, secondary batteries, and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.
Considering the long duration of material development, this project will proceed in stages, including Stage 1 core technology development ('10~'12), Stage 2 applied technology development ('13~'15), and Stage 3 commercialization ('16~'18), and will begin full-scale commercialization starting this year.
▲ The 'Ultra-light Magnesium Material' project team exhibited automotive magnesium sheet metal that weighs only 25% of steel but is stronger than steel.
According to a survey by the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management, 1,776 patent applications and 415 patent registrations have been achieved so far through the World-Class Material Development (WPM) project.It was expanded and created 5,120 new jobs.
In addition, despite being in the applied technology development stage, early commercialization generated 590 billion won in sales and 3.6 trillion won in private investment by February of this year. If the third phase of the project proceeds without setbacks, the World-Class Materials (WPM) project is expected to contribute to job creation and the expansion of private investment in the field of new materials.
In his congratulatory remarks, Park Won-ju, Director General of Industrial Policy, stated, "In response to the industrial trends of intelligence, mobility, and energy efficiency, the World-Class Material Development (WPM) project is expected to enhance the competitiveness of our industries by providing optimal material solutions." He added, "The government will step forward to resolve investment obstacles and eliminate regulations, so I hope companies will also strive for active technology development, expanded investment, and job creation."
Each project team showcased the latest materials incorporating cutting-edge technology at the exhibition.
The 'Ultra-light Magnesium Material' project group exhibited automotive magnesium sheet metal that weighs only 25% of steel but is stronger than steel. At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015, POSCO’s ultra-light magnesium sheet metal was installed on the roof of the latest Porsche '911 GT3 RS', and mass production is currently underway.
The 'Premium Ketone' consortium showcased automotive wheel covers and engine covers made of polyketone, which has an impact strength more than 230% superior to that of nylon, a conventional plastic material. This is an eco-friendly new polymer material manufactured using carbon monoxide, a major culprit of air pollution, and Korea has succeeded in mass-producing it for the first time in the world.
Display substrate material applied to Samsung SUHD Quantum Dot TV
The 'Flexible Display Substrate Material' project group exhibited display substrate materials that can be bent or curved, as well as barrier films that block oxygen and moisture. An actual application example is the Samsung SUHD QD (Quantum Dot) TV 50/55/60-inch product.
In addition, the nanocarbon composite materials business has developed multifunctional (ultralight, electromagnetic shielding, and high heat dissipation) composite materials by combining nanocarbon materials with polymers or metals, and the intelligent membrane materials business is developing membrane materials applicable to eco-friendly water treatment, hydrogen fuel cells, and gas separation.
The high-performance secondary battery materials business focuses on the development and commercialization of positive and negative electrode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in automobiles and energy storage, while the biomedical materials business aims to develop biomedical materials such as non-natural amino acid fusion materials, protein materials for healing tissue diseases, and implant materials.
The ultra-high purity SiC material business is developing materials for next-generation power semiconductors, while the super sapphire single crystal material business is developing large-diameter sapphire single crystal ingots and substrates for LEDs, and ingots and windows for front protection windows for IT devices.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, under the auspices of the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management, held the 'World Premier Materials (WPM) Phase 2 Project Achievement Exhibition' at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the 7th and 8th, with approximately 300 materials experts in attendance.
The World-Class Materials Development (WPM) project is a large-scale technology development initiative that has been underway since 2010 with the goal of developing 10 key materials to become one of the world's top four materials powerhouses. It involves the participation of over 200 companies and research institutes centered around 10 project groups, including magnesium, secondary batteries, and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.
Considering the long duration of material development, this project will proceed in stages, including Stage 1 core technology development ('10~'12), Stage 2 applied technology development ('13~'15), and Stage 3 commercialization ('16~'18), and will begin full-scale commercialization starting this year.
▲ The 'Ultra-light Magnesium Material' project team exhibited automotive magnesium sheet metal that weighs only 25% of steel but is stronger than steel.
According to a survey by the Korea Institute for Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management, 1,776 patent applications and 415 patent registrations have been achieved so far through the World-Class Material Development (WPM) project.It was expanded and created 5,120 new jobs.
In addition, despite being in the applied technology development stage, early commercialization generated 590 billion won in sales and 3.6 trillion won in private investment by February of this year. If the third phase of the project proceeds without setbacks, the World-Class Materials (WPM) project is expected to contribute to job creation and the expansion of private investment in the field of new materials.
In his congratulatory remarks, Park Won-ju, Director General of Industrial Policy, stated, "In response to the industrial trends of intelligence, mobility, and energy efficiency, the World-Class Material Development (WPM) project is expected to enhance the competitiveness of our industries by providing optimal material solutions." He added, "The government will step forward to resolve investment obstacles and eliminate regulations, so I hope companies will also strive for active technology development, expanded investment, and job creation."
Each project team showcased the latest materials incorporating cutting-edge technology at the exhibition.
The 'Ultra-light Magnesium Material' project group exhibited automotive magnesium sheet metal that weighs only 25% of steel but is stronger than steel. At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015, POSCO’s ultra-light magnesium sheet metal was installed on the roof of the latest Porsche '911 GT3 RS', and mass production is currently underway.
The 'Premium Ketone' consortium showcased automotive wheel covers and engine covers made of polyketone, which has an impact strength more than 230% superior to that of nylon, a conventional plastic material. This is an eco-friendly new polymer material manufactured using carbon monoxide, a major culprit of air pollution, and Korea has succeeded in mass-producing it for the first time in the world.
Display substrate material applied to Samsung SUHD Quantum Dot TV
The 'Flexible Display Substrate Material' project group exhibited display substrate materials that can be bent or curved, as well as barrier films that block oxygen and moisture. An actual application example is the Samsung SUHD QD (Quantum Dot) TV 50/55/60-inch product.
In addition, the nanocarbon composite materials business has developed multifunctional (ultralight, electromagnetic shielding, and high heat dissipation) composite materials by combining nanocarbon materials with polymers or metals, and the intelligent membrane materials business is developing membrane materials applicable to eco-friendly water treatment, hydrogen fuel cells, and gas separation.
The high-performance secondary battery materials business focuses on the development and commercialization of positive and negative electrode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in automobiles and energy storage, while the biomedical materials business aims to develop biomedical materials such as non-natural amino acid fusion materials, protein materials for healing tissue diseases, and implant materials.
The ultra-high purity SiC material business is developing materials for next-generation power semiconductors, while the super sapphire single crystal material business is developing large-diameter sapphire single crystal ingots and substrates for LEDs, and ingots and windows for front protection windows for IT devices.
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