• Asahi Kasei will pursue global proof-of-concept evaluations for a lithium pre-doping process aimed at silicon-rich, high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.
• Commercialization plan centers on licensing, targeting at least 10 new license agreements in fiscal 2025-2027.
• Strategy targets cumulative profit contribution of JPY 10 billion or more by around 2030.
• Focus includes deployment on existing battery production lines, aiming to cut cost per Wh while lifting energy density.

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