3D-SLISE is a quasi-solid electrolyte developed at Institute of Science Tokyo, which enables safe, fast-charging/discharging of 2.35 V lithium-ion batteries to be fabricated under ambient conditions. With energy-efficient manufacturing using raw materials free from flammable organic solvents, the technique eliminates the need for dry rooms or high-temperature processing. Moreover, it also allows direct recovery of active materials through water dispersal—ensuring a sustainable, recyclable approach to battery production.

A high throughput synthesis method is established to produce ultrathin MOF nanosheets and nanosheet membranes within only 30 min, shedding light on 2D high-performance membrane customization for separation and purification requirements.

This study initiatively developed the phosphor-free LED lamp based on high-efficiency yellow LED, and explored the photo-biological effects of yellow-green spectrum. Analyzing multiple ocular physiological parameters, cortical functional connectivity, and melatonin secretions at various moments, the authors demonstrated the positive photo-biological effects of yellow-green-rich phosphor-free LED lamp. This study revealed the spectral regulation mechanism and the intrinsic mathematic model of human physiological response, applicable in the fields of health-oriented lighting and displays.

UCLA and Broadcom researchers introduced the design and fabrication of a broadband, polarization-insensitive unidirectional imager operating in the visible spectrum. This device was fabricated through wafer-scale lithography on high-purity fused silica, offering high optical transparency, thermal stability and ultra-low loss. This work marks the first wafer-scale multilayer diffractive processor designed for visible imaging, enabling scalable, high-throughput production for advanced applications such as intelligent imaging, optical sensing, privacy protection, and all-optical information processing.