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China Defines Solid-State Batteries with GB/T 43568-2026 Standard; Major Companies Build Hundred-Ton Semi-Solid Production Lines
Industry Report China Overview China implemented the GB/T 43568-2026 standard on July 1, 2026, establishing clear chemical boundaries for solid-state battery classification. This policy highlights challenges in manufacturing infrastructu... -
UK Fission Materials Roadmap Interim Report Identifies Advanced Materials as Key to Next-Gen Reactor Safety, Efficiency, and Resilience
Nuclear Industry Association UK Overview The UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and the Henry Royce Institute have published the 'UK Fission Materials Roadmap Interim Report,' emphasizing the critical role of advanced materials in en... -
Japan’s J-Stage Reports Mg2(Si,Sn) Thermoelectric Generator Module Achieves ZT 1.2, High Efficiency in Intermediate Temperature Range
J-Stage (J. Electron. Mater.) Japan Overview Research published on J-Stage investigated the temperature-dependent transport properties of Mg2(Si,Sn) solid solution thermoelectric materials synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering. N-type an... -
High-Performance Flexible Thermoelectric Generator Developed for Body Heat Harvesting: Enhanced Turbulence with Perforated Fins and Copper-Encapsulated Polyimide
IDEAS/RePEc (Energy journal) International Overview A high-performance flexible thermoelectric generator (FTEG) has been developed for body heat harvesting. This FTEG aims to enhance turbulence by employing perforated fins and copper-enc... -
Innovation at the Microscale: Auerhammer Metallwerk’s Advanced Materials Drive Miniaturization and Precision in Sensor Tech
XPONENTIAL Europe Germany Overview German material specialist Auerhammer Metallwerk is advancing high-tech applications with an array of highly specialized solutions, including ultra-thin metal foils (down to 1.5-2 micrometers) and custo... -
U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermix Project Successfully Tests Thermoelectric Power Generation Cells from Oil Well Waste Heat: Converting Low-Temperature Waste Heat to Electricity
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Geothermix field project successfully demonstrated the construction and lab-scale testing of novel Geothermix thermoelectric generator cells in Navidad Re... -
Google DeepMind’s AI and Quantum Physics Discover Two ‘Impossible’ Superconductors, Revolutionizing Energy, Computing, and Transport
YouTube (Channel: AI & Generative Tech) USA Overview According to a paper published on June 29, 2026, Google DeepMind's GNoME project combined artificial intelligence and quantum physics calculations to identify two new superconducting m... -
Novel Phase-Change Material Polarizer Switches Light States with Heat, Sustains Structure without Continuous Power, Replacing Bulky Mechanical Rotators for Faster Optical Communication
Reddit (r/science, Light: Advanced Manufacturing journal) International Overview A new phase-change material (PCM) polarizer has been developed, reported to switch the state of light via heat and maintain its structure without continuous... -
Transparent Self-Healing Polyurethane Elastomer Based on Hydrogen Bonding Developed, Achieving Nearly 100% Repair Efficiency for E-Skins and Protective Coatings
ACS Publications (Chemistry of Materials) USA Overview Researchers have developed a method to prepare self-healing PUI films by crosslinking isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) monomer with polyurethane (PU) precursors. This PUI film exhibits... -
Innovative Hexagonal Fins Boost Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System Efficiency by 13.25%, Aiding Electronic Component Thermal Management
AIP Publishing (Journal of Applied Physics) International Overview The use of innovative hexagonal fins has been proposed and numerically demonstrated to improve the efficiency of Phase Change Material (PCM)-based Latent Heat Thermal Ene...
