Recent innovations in materials science demonstrate significant potential for energy and manufacturing sectors. Researchers unveiled one-dimensional titanate nanotubes designed to enhance lithium-ion battery anodes, promising improved stability and performance. Advances in LISICON structures elucidate ionic transport mechanisms critical for solid-state batteries. Separately, new electrodes for seawater electrolysis developed by KIER exhibit high durability under intense operational conditions, marking strides towards sustainable hydrogen production and energy storage solutions.