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title: "09:49 ET
			
			
				CATL and Springer Nature launch journal Watt to connect science and industry"
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description: "CATL's innovation arm, 21C Lab, and Springer Nature have launched a new journal, Watt, aimed at connecting science and industry in energy and carbon neutrality research. Set to debut in February 2026, Watt will focus on energy storage, conversion technologies, and carbon capture, promoting rigorous science with practical applications. The journal will feature a high-quality peer review process and an open-access model to maximize global influence, inviting submissions from the academic community to foster innovation for a sustainable future."
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# 09:49 ET
			
			
				CATL and Springer Nature launch journal Watt to connect science and industry

, /PRNewswire/ -- 21C Lab, the cutting-edge innovation arm of CATL dedicated to next-generation battery technologies, and Springer Nature, a world-leading publisher of scientific developments, proudly announce the launch of _Watt_, a new international journal focused on energy and carbon neutrality research.

The journal, set to debut its first issue in February 2026, aims to accelerate the sustainable energy transition by championing ground-breaking science while prioritizing scalability, reproducibility, and real-world impact.

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_Watt_ encompasses cutting-edge research to propel the net-zero transition—spanning energy storage, conversion technologies, grid optimisation, carbon capture, and policy analysis. Designed to unite academia and industry, the journal fosters rigorous science with practical applicability. This dual commitment positions _Watt_ as a pioneering journal; one that recognises the growing demand for bold ideas validated with equally robust evidence and clear pathways to deployment.

_Watt_ is guided by a world-class editorial board comprised of preeminent scientists in energy research and publishing, ensuring the highest academic standards. The distinguished team includes:

-   **Dr. Rose Zhu**, In-House Editor-in-Chief;
-   **Professor** **Sir** **Peter Bruce**, University of Oxford, UK;
-   **Academician Huisheng Peng**, Fudan University, China;
-   **Academician Stefano Passerini**, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany;
-   **Dr. Kai Wu**, Chief Scientist of CATL

The editorial standards of _Watt_ are anchored in its innovative "Five Highs" framework, ensuring excellence and impact:

-   **High Quality**: A rigorous peer review process combines in-house editorial expertise with insights from world-leading academics.
-   **High Reproducibility**: Independent verification of key experiments ensures reliable, trustworthy results, building greater confidence for industry and investors.
-   **High Practicality**: Research with real-world potential receives incubation support to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment.
-   **High Visibility**: An open-access model and proactive outreach to policy, industry, and academic communities maximize global influence.
-   **High Diversity**: The journal embraces diverse disciplines, regions, and perspectives, creating a truly global, inclusive platform.

The journal is now open for submissions (https://submission.springernature.com/new-submission/44503/3) and warmly invites the global academic community to contribute in the following ways: submitting ground-breaking research; joining as a reviewer to help establish rigorous academic standards; and endorsing _Watt_ by sharing it within industry networks.

_Watt_ aims to redefine the role of the scientific journal by serving as a bridge between transformative science and scalable technology, fostering innovation that is essential to achieving a sustainable, net-zero future. Beyond publishing research, it provides a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to advance the global energy transition.

SOURCE Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)

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