Dongwha Electrolyte is a company specializing in the production of electrolytes, a core material for secondary batteries. The company contributes to the development of the eco-friendly energy industry through the development and supply of high-performance and high-stability electrolytes. Its products are widely applied not only to various types of secondary batteries such as prismatic, cylindrical, and polymer, but also to various energy storage devices including lithium primary batteries and capacitors. The company aims to lead the global electrolyte market based on its excellent R&D capabilities and global production and supply chain.DongwhaElectrolyteisacompanyspecializingintheproductionofelectrolytes,acorematerialforsecondarybatteries.Thecompanycontributestothedevelopmentoftheeco-friendlyenergyindustrythroughthedevelopmentandsupplyofhigh-performanceandhigh-stabilityelectrolytes.Itsproductsarewidelyappliednotonlytovarioustypesofsecondarybatteriessuchasprismatic,cylindrical,andpolymer,butalsotovariousenergystoragedevicesincludinglithiumprimarybatteriesandcapacitors.ThecompanyaimstoleadtheglobalelectrolytemarketbasedonitsexcellentR&Dcapabilitiesandglobalproductionandsupplychain.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
The main product line is electrolytes for lithium-ion secondary batteries, a core material that facilitates the movement of lithium ions between the anode and cathode. The company possesses a diverse range of electrolyte products with characteristics such as high output, long life, high capacity, high reliability, and high stability. Specifically, it has secured technologies for low-resistance and high-ion conductivity electrolytes, electrode interface layer stabilization electrolytes, high-voltage and oxidation degradation suppression electrolytes, and silicon anode electrolytes. Development capabilities for high-temperature degradation and gas generation suppression electrolytes, as well as flame-retardant and overcharge suppression electrolytes, are also among its strengths.Themainproductlineiselectrolytesforlithium-ionsecondarybatteries,acorematerialthatfacilitatesthemovementoflithiumionsbetweentheanodeandcathode.Thecompanypossessesadiverserangeofelectrolyteproductswithcharacteristicssuchashighoutput,longlife,highcapacity,highreliability,andhighstability.Specifically,ithassecuredtechnologiesforlow-resistanceandhigh-ionconductivityelectrolytes,electrodeinterfacelayerstabilizationelectrolytes,high-voltageandoxidationdegradationsuppressionelectrolytes,andsiliconanodeelectrolytes.Developmentcapabilitiesforhigh-temperaturedegradationandgasgenerationsuppressionelectrolytes,aswellasflame-retardantandoverchargesuppressionelectrolytes,arealsoamongitsstrengths.
A key technology is 'PA800', a high-performance electrolyte additive for medium and large lithium secondary batteries, successfully developed and mass-produced for the first time in Korea. This additive improves battery output and high-temperature stability, forming a protective film on the anode and cathode surfaces. It is a high-functional product that replaces existing imported products and offers cost competitiveness.Akeytechnologyis'PA800',ahigh-performanceelectrolyteadditiveformediumandlargelithiumsecondarybatteries,successfullydevelopedandmass-producedforthefirsttimeinKorea.Thisadditiveimprovesbatteryoutputandhigh-temperaturestability,formingaprotectivefilmontheanodeandcathodesurfaces.Itisahigh-functionalproductthatreplacesexistingimportedproductsandofferscostcompetitiveness.
The upgraded electrolyte additive 'PA806' contributes to enhancing battery performance and fire safety.Theupgradedelectrolyteadditive'PA806'contributestoenhancingbatteryperformanceandfiresafety.
Recently, the 'multi-bond structure-based hybrid electrolyte additive for core performance realization of lithium secondary batteries' technology received national strategic technology certification. This high-functional product simultaneously improves battery output, extends life, and enhances high-temperature stability.Recently,the'multi-bondstructure-basedhybridelectrolyteadditiveforcoreperformancerealizationoflithiumsecondarybatteries'technologyreceivednationalstrategictechnologycertification.Thishigh-functionalproductsimultaneouslyimprovesbatteryoutput,extendslife,andenhanceshigh-temperaturestability.
In addition to the electrolyte business, the company operates an NMP recycling business, contributing to economic benefits and reducing environmental pollution.Inadditiontotheelectrolytebusiness,thecompanyoperatesanNMPrecyclingbusiness,contributingtoeconomicbenefitsandreducingenvironmentalpollution.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Unique technological capabilities and expertise in the secondary battery electrolyte field, enabling the development and supply of high-performance and high-stability products.Uniquetechnologicalcapabilitiesandexpertiseinthesecondarybatteryelectrolytefield,enablingthedevelopmentandsupplyofhigh-performanceandhigh-stabilityproducts.
Establishment of a global production system with a total capacity of 170,000 tons across key locations worldwide, including Korea (Nonsan), Asia (China, Malaysia), Europe (Hungary), and the Americas (USA).Establishmentofaglobalproductionsystemwithatotalcapacityof170,000tonsacrosskeylocationsworldwide,includingKorea(Nonsan),Asia(China,Malaysia),Europe(Hungary),andtheAmericas(USA).
Localization of high-functional electrolyte additives like 'PA800' through proprietary R&D, reducing import dependence and strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic battery industry.Localizationofhigh-functionalelectrolyteadditiveslike'PA800'throughproprietaryR&D,reducingimportdependenceandstrengtheningthecompetitivenessofthedomesticbatteryindustry.
Official recognition of its 'multi-bond structure-based hybrid electrolyte additive for core performance realization of lithium secondary batteries' technology as a National Strategic Technology (Possession/Management type), confirming its technological excellence, maturity, commercialization potential, and industry impact.Officialrecognitionofits'multi-bondstructure-basedhybridelectrolyteadditiveforcoreperformancerealizationoflithiumsecondarybatteries'technologyasaNationalStrategicTechnology(Possession/Managementtype),confirmingitstechnologicalexcellence,maturity,commercializationpotential,andindustryimpact.
Securing a stable supply of high-purity lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) through equity investment and raw material purchase agreement with PGT, enabling proactive response to US Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) regulations and strengthening competitiveness in the North American market.Securingastablesupplyofhigh-puritylithiumhexafluorophosphate(LiPF6)throughequityinvestmentandrawmaterialpurchaseagreementwithPGT,enablingproactiveresponsetoUSForeignEntityofConcern(FEOC)regulationsandstrengtheningcompetitivenessintheNorthAmericanmarket.
Expansion of electrolyte supply to various eco-friendly vehicle markets, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and extended-range electric vehicles (EREV), beyond pure electric vehicles (BEV), demonstrating flexible adaptation to market changes.Expansionofelectrolytesupplytovariouseco-friendlyvehiclemarkets,includinghybridelectricvehicles(HEV),plug-inhybridelectricvehicles(PHEV),andextended-rangeelectricvehicles(EREV),beyondpureelectricvehicles(BEV),demonstratingflexibleadaptationtomarketchanges.
Continuous efforts to enhance R&D efficiency and product quality by adopting AI and data-driven innovations in development and quality control.ContinuouseffortstoenhanceR&DefficiencyandproductqualitybyadoptingAIanddata-driveninnovationsindevelopmentandqualitycontrol.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Eco-friendly automotive industry, including electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV, PHEV, EREV).Eco-friendlyautomotiveindustry,includingelectricvehicles(EV)andhybridelectricvehicles(HEV,PHEV,EREV).
Energy Storage System (ESS) industry.EnergyStorageSystem(ESS)industry.
Small IT device industry, such as mobile phones, laptops, and PDAs.SmallITdeviceindustry,suchasmobilephones,laptops,andPDAs.
Lithium primary battery and capacitor manufacturing industries.Lithiumprimarybatteryandcapacitormanufacturingindustries.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
China, MalaysiaChina,Malaysia
HungaryHungary
United StatesUnitedStates
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Possession of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification, IATF 16949:2016 (Automotive Quality Management System) certification, ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certification, and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) certification.PossessionofISO45001(OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagementSystem)certification,IATF16949:2016(AutomotiveQualityManagementSystem)certification,ISO14001:2015(EnvironmentalManagementSystem)certification,andISO9001:2015(QualityManagementSystem)certification.
Acquisition of Corporate R&D Center certification (Nonsan) and Excellent Job Invention Compensation Company certification.AcquisitionofCorporateR&DCentercertification(Nonsan)andExcellentJobInventionCompensationCompanycertification.
Official confirmation of 'Multi-bond structure-based hybrid electrolyte additive for core performance realization of lithium secondary batteries' technology as a 'National Strategic Technology (Possession/Management type)' by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning. This achievement fulfills the requirements for 'super-gap technology special listing' and is expected to provide benefits such as加分 for government R&D projects, policy financial support, and preferential selection as a military-designated company.Officialconfirmationof'Multi-bondstructure-basedhybridelectrolyteadditiveforcoreperformancerealizationoflithiumsecondarybatteries'technologyasa'NationalStrategicTechnology(Possession/Managementtype)'bytheMinistryofScienceandICTandtheKoreaInstituteofS&TEvaluationandPlanning.Thisachievementfulfillstherequirementsfor'super-gaptechnologyspeciallisting'andisexpectedtoprovidebenefitssuchas加分forgovernmentR&Dprojects,policyfinancialsupport,andpreferentialselectionasamilitary-designatedcompany.
Possession of a total of 75 patents (48 domestic, 27 overseas), strengthening technological competitiveness. Key patents include 'Non-aqueous electrolyte and lithium secondary battery including the same', 'Non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries and lithium secondary battery including the same', 'Non-aqueous electrolyte containing diphenyl ether compound and lithium secondary battery including the same', and 'Non-aqueous electrolyte for long-life secondary batteries and secondary battery including the same'.Possessionofatotalof75patents(48domestic,27overseas),strengtheningtechnologicalcompetitiveness.Keypatentsinclude'Non-aqueouselectrolyteandlithiumsecondarybatteryincludingthesame','Non-aqueouselectrolyteforlithiumsecondarybatteriesandlithiumsecondarybatteryincludingthesame','Non-aqueouselectrolytecontainingdiphenylethercompoundandlithiumsecondarybatteryincludingthesame',and'Non-aqueouselectrolyteforlong-lifesecondarybatteriesandsecondarybatteryincludingthesame'.
Recipient of the Prime Minister's Commendation at the '2025 Material, Parts, and Equipment Industry Development Merit Award'.RecipientofthePrimeMinister'sCommendationatthe'2025Material,Parts,andEquipmentIndustryDevelopmentMeritAward'.
Winner of the 'Best Electrolyte Innovation Award' for its electrolyte additive 'PA800' at the InterBattery Awards 2024.Winnerofthe'BestElectrolyteInnovationAward'foritselectrolyteadditive'PA800'attheInterBatteryAwards2024.
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45 Saneopdanji-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-myeon, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
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45 Saneopdanji-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-myeon, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea