# South China University of Technology

Chinese Scientists Publish Nature Paper on Durable, Flexible Organic Battery Cathode — A Potential Step Toward Greener, Safer Energy Storage

A Tianjin University-led team published a Nature paper describing a new organic cathode for lithium batteries claimed to be safe, heat- and freeze-resistant, and mechanically flexible. The development could advance greener, wearable-capable energy storage, but significant engineering and scaling challenges remain before commercial deployment.