Exclusive: Soaring lithium prices and China’s mass production ignite a global sodium battery race

A more than 3x rise in China’s lithium carbonate price over the past year has pushed sodium-ion batteries back into the spotlight, with the technology increasingly seen as a potential mainstream alternative to lithium batteries. But US industry players say sodium batteries made in the US still cost more than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, and subsidies from federal and local governments have yet to create a viable market in the near term.

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Solstice Advanced Materials to buy Element Solutions in US$14.5 billion deal

The planned acquisition of Element Solutions by Solstice Advanced Materials would create a larger supplier serving electronics, data center cooling, and other industrial markets closely watched by customers and investors worldwide. The deal may reshape competition in advanced materials, where demand is rising alongside artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and energy-efficient technologies.

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ViewSonic VX27G32A-2K debuts with a 275Hz QHD SuperClear IPS display

The ViewSonic VX27G32A-2K has just been launched globally, with prices varying by market. This gaming monitor boasts a 27-inch SuperClear IPS display with a QHD resolution, a 275Hz refresh rate, and a 0.6 ms MPRT response time. Built to capture every frame with razor-sharp clarity, it minimizes blur and boosts precision during fast-paced games. The QHD display supports 8-bit+FRC color depth with…

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BenQ PD2732U is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor for color-critical workflows

BenQ has announced the latest addition to its Creative Pro monitor portfolio – the BenQ PD2732U. It is built for professionals who rely on precise, predictable color performance across photography, video editing, graphic design, print production, and packaging workflows. Positioned as the new flagship of the Creative Pro series, the PD2732U introduces wider gamut coverage, advanced uniformity…

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ViewSonic XG2537 is launched with a 24.5-inch 420Hz IPS esports display

The ViewSonic XG2537 is a gaming monitor engineered for players who demand extreme responsiveness and consistent visual fidelity. The model is built around a 24.5-inch SuperClear IPS display panel with an FHD resolution and a headline‑grabbing 420 Hz refresh rate paired with a 1 ms MPRT response time. To eliminate visual artifacts during high‑speed gameplay, the VX2537 supports both AMD FreeSync…

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ViewSonic VX2536A is a 320Hz IPS gaming monitor built for speed and daily versatility

The ViewSonic VX2536A further expands ViewSonic’s gaming lineup with another 24.5-inch FHD offering on an IPS canvas but this time clocked at 320Hz and paired with 0.5 ms MPRT response time. With this set, it targets gamers who rely on instantaneous visual feedback and motion clarity. The SuperClear IPS panel provides wide viewing angles and vivid, lifelike colors with a native 8-bit color bit…

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