KB Element

About KB Element

KB Element is a South Korean company specializing in the development and manufacturing of non-oxidized graphene. Founded in August 2016 by CEO Bae Kyoung Jeong, the company is headquartered in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do. KB Element has positioned itself as a key domestic player in the advanced materials sector, focusing on producing high-quality graphene through a proprietary, eco-friendly process. The company's core technology is an atmospheric pressure plasma process that allows for the mass production of non-oxidized graphene. This method simplifies the manufacturing process to five steps and uses a physical exfoliation technique, avoiding the environmental pollution and higher costs associated with traditional chemical methods. This process preserves the intrinsic properties of graphene, such as high electrical and thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility. KB Element's business model revolves around producing graphene and converting it into intermediate goods and new materials for various industries. Its product portfolio includes graphene powder, antistatic coating solutions, and heat-dissipation materials. These materials serve a wide range of applications in sectors like electronics, automotive, energy, and environmental protection. Specifically, the company's graphene is used in antistatic agents for display manufacturing processes, heat-dissipation materials for mobile devices, and components for electric vehicles. In 2026, the company began mass-producing graphene for heat-dissipation tape used in TVs and mobile phones, replacing materials previously imported. The company has attracted investment from several firms, including Lotte Chemical, Lotte Accelerator, K&Investment Partners, and Hanwha Investment & Securities. With an annual production capacity of up to 21 tons of high-quality non-oxidized graphene, KB Element is expanding into new business areas such as conductive gloves, premium wipers, sound-absorbing materials for electric cars, functional clothing, and artificial turf.