Functional Materials Weekly Report May 18, 2026

Functional Materials Weekly Report September 20, 2026

Solid Power Confirms South Korea Sulfide Solid Electrolyte JV, Targeting 500 Tons by 2028 with Expansion to 20,000 Tons/Year

University of Queensland Develops Self-Healing Nanocoating That Boosts Steel Rust Protection by Over 600-Fold, Targeting Commercialization

BYD’s FinDreams Battery Targets 2027 for Limited Production of Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State EV Batteries

Factorial Energy Partners with Mitsui Kinzoku for Mass Production of Solid-State Battery Electrolytes, Accelerating EV Commercialization

Honda Invests in Niron Magnetics to Advance Rare-Earth-Free Magnets for EV Powertrains

Chinese EV Makers Dongfeng, GAC Target 2027 Mass Production for Solid-State Batteries, Promising 30-80% Higher Energy Density and Enhanced Safety

DuPont Launches Bio-Circular Tyvek for C&I Applications, Achieving ~30% Carbon Footprint Reduction via Mass Balance