Nanotechnology in South Korea – companies, research, and degree programs

Producer of silver and silica nanoparticles and nano coatings.

ANP is manufacturing and supplying the chemically processed nanocrystalline materials and their chemical precursors for coating and powder processing applications.

A graphene manufacturer.

Develops and produces nanofiber membranes, functional nanomaterials, nanopowders and biosensors for filtration, energy and biomedical applications.

Manufacturer of carbon nanotubes and graphite nanofibers.

Graphene square was founded upon the university-industry cooperation with Graphene Research Lab (Prof. Byung Hee Hong) at Seoul National University. The company aspires to provide the best quality products and services based on leading scientific knowledge and excellent laboratory practice.

Develops functional additives including anti-dripping and flame-retardant agents for plastics using proprietary nanoparticle dispersion technology.

Manufactures multi-walled carbon nanotubes by catalytic chemical vapor deposition for use as conductive additives in lithium-ion batteries and other applications.

Producer of photocatalytic nanopowders.

Develops functional nanomaterials including security pigments, near-infrared absorbing and reflecting materials and luminescent phosphors for anti-counterfeiting, display and sensing applications.

Develops reflective electronic-paper display materials based on nanoparticle electrophoretic ink, offering tunable light transmittance and full-color capability.

The company manufactures graphene and 2D materials.

The company employs its proprietary production technology to produce graphene and graphene oxide materials.

Sukgyung AT specializes in development and manufacturing of nanoscale inorganic particles and their custom dispersion in various solvents to meet customers' application needs. Their products are being used all over the world in a wide range of fields - including display, electronic components, dental products, cosmetics and coating, etc. Core Technologies: 1) Nanotechnology in commercial quantities; 2) Custom surface modification technology; 3) Dispersion technology in water and various solvents; 4) Nanoparticle synthesis technology.

AnyGen develops bio-new drugs and essential materials, especially new drug candidates based on physiologically active peptides, biologically functional materials, and chemical nanomaterials.

A life sciences R&D company with a special focus on skin cell biology. The company has established proprietary technologies for nano-liposomal formulation techniques.

Manufactures tabletop and full-size scanning electron microscopes and argon ion-beam cross-section polishers for materials science and life-science analysis.

Manufactures nanotechnology materials for semiconductors and electronic displays.

Manufactures carbon nanoparticles that are an alternative to activated charcoal catalysts.

LG Chem, Korea's largest chemical company, conducts R&D in nanotechnology application and processes. For instance, it has developed a single-layer plastic material to make high-performance containers.

Develops nanomaterial-based functional coatings including transparent antistatic, photocatalytic, antimicrobial and water-repellent glass coatings using proprietary nanoparticle dispersion technology.

A manufacturer of scanning electron microscopes and electron beam applications.

Develops and supplies ultra-high-purity semiconductor and display process materials, including CVD and ALD precursors, etchants and chemical mechanical polishing slurries.