Innovations targeting energy storage efficiency and longevity have emerged prominently. Researchers at University of Ottawa entered the betavoltaic battery commercialization space, promising longer-lasting energy sources. Advances in electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries include defect-engineered BiFe1−xInxO3 nanoparticles and metal-organic framework-enhanced Sn-doped V2O5 cathodes, both offering rapid lithium storage capabilities. Additionally, a novel electro-thermal framework optimizes lithium-ion battery performance. These technological breakthroughs hold promise for next-generation batteries, advancing sustainability and performance in energy applications.