Solid-state batteries ready to debut in home appliances

TDK reduces the devices to fingertip-size, with the ability to recharge 1,000 times

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TDK's solid-state battery is only a few millimeters long and can be recharged 1,000 times. The company has already begun shipping samples and is setting up operations for mass production.  (Photo courtesy of TDK)

MASAYA SATO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Solid-state batteries have the potential to dominate the next generation of batteries, letting Japanese companies regain prominence in a field they once led.

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