# Nature Energy
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China’s Sodium-Ion Breakthrough: Taming the Fire of Next-Gen Energy Storage
Chinese scientists have developed a non-flammable electrolyte that prevents thermal runaway in large-scale sodium-ion batteries, marking a major milestone for battery safety. This breakthrough, published in Nature Energy, could accelerate the commercialization of sodium-ion technology as a cheaper and safer alternative to lithium-ion.
Cooling the Sodium Gold Rush: China Unveils 'Smart Firewall' to End Battery Thermal Runaway
Chinese researchers have developed a self-protecting electrolyte that solidifies at high temperatures to prevent fires in sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough, published in Nature Energy, represents a major leap in making sodium-ion technology a safe and viable alternative to lithium-ion for the global energy market.
China’s Researchers Push Kesterite Solar Cells Past 15% Efficiency, Narrowing Gap with Mainstream PV
Chinese scientists have pushed CZTSSe kesterite solar cells past 15% certified efficiency, a notable lab milestone for a thin‑film technology made from earth‑abundant, non‑toxic elements. The result strengthens the case for lower‑cost, widely deployable thin‑film photovoltaics but still faces scaling, stability and module‑level challenges before commercial impact can be judged.