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China Establishes Clear Distinction Between All-Solid-State and Semi-Solid-State Batteries with New National Standard GB/T
Gasgoo China Overview China's National Standard GB/T 'Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles Part 1: Terminology and Classification,' effective July 1, 2026, formally defines and distinguishes between 'all-solid-state' and 'semi-sol... -
Toyota and Idemitsu Accelerate Mass Production of Sulfide-Based Solid Electrolytes for 2027-2028 All-Solid-State Battery Commercialization
Wevolver USA Overview Toyota and Idemitsu are aggressively developing mass production technology for sulfide-based solid electrolytes, targeting commercialization of all-solid-state batteries by 2027-2028. Idemitsu is currently construct... -
South China University of Technology Develops Non-Flammable Electrolyte: Boosting Li-ion Battery Energy Density and Safety to 355 W/kg
EurekAlert! China Overview Scientists from South China University of Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, and Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology have collaboratively developed a non-flammable electrolyte that simultaneously enha... -
Stony Brook University Develops Hybrid Electrolyte for Group II Cation Batteries: Achieving Environmental Reduction and High Energy Density
Stony Brook University USA Overview Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed a novel hybrid electrolyte system for Group II cation-based batteries, offering enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact compared to lithium... -
BYD Files Patent for Dual Electrolyte Cathode Approach in Solid-State Batteries to Overcome Interfacial Challenges
Car News China China Overview BYD has filed a new patent for a dual electrolyte cathode approach to tackle interfacial resistance, a critical challenge in solid-state batteries (SSBs). This patent details the use of a composite solid ele... -
Solid Power Secures Up to $50 Million DOE Award, Boosting Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Production Capacity to 75 Metric Tons
Solid Power USA Overview Solid Power, a leader in solid-state battery technology, has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $50 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding will significantly expand continuous p... -
China Enacts National Standard for Automotive Solid-State Batteries (GB/T43568-2026), Hundreds of Tons of Sulfide Electrolyte Production Lines Begin Operation
SMM China Overview In July 2026, China implemented its first national standard for automotive solid-state batteries (GB/T43568-2026), marking a significant milestone in industry standardization. Concurrently, several hundred-ton scale su... -
Photonics21 Spearheads Europe’s Shift to Predictive Healthcare, Harnessing AI and Photonics for Early Detection
PIC Magazine / Photonics21 Europe Overview Photonics21 is advocating for a paradigm shift in European healthcare towards 'P4' medicine—Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory—driven by the synergistic integration of photo... -
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Accelerates Quantum Innovation with New Quantum Materials and Integrated Photonic Devices
U.S. Navy USA Overview The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is accelerating American quantum innovation by developing new quantum materials, integrated photonic devices, and scalable technologies. Researchers are focused on the inter... -
Physics and Promise of Photonic Quantum Computing: PsiQuantum’s Approach Utilizing Photons as Qubits
Quantagram (via Medium) USA Overview This article delves into the physics and promise of photonic quantum computing, highlighting the advantages of photons as qubits: their ability to travel through optical fibers, operate at room temper...
