The transition from laboratory breakthroughs to real-world deployment is one of the most pressing challenges in advanced energy storage. While remarkable progress has been made in developing next-generation batteries ranging from novel chemistries to high-performance device architectures, the pathway to large-scale commercialization remains complex. Successful deployment requires not only scientific innovations, but also scalable manufacturing, integration into real applications, and alignment with economic, environmental, and regulatory frameworks.

This Research Topic aims to bridge the gap between discovery and application by highlighting progress, challenges, and strategies in bringing advanced batteries to market. We welcome contributions that span fundamental advances and practical implementation, with a focus on:

- Materials and Cell Development: Novel chemistries, architectures, and prototypes scaled toward manufacturable systems.
- Performance and Validation: Real-world testing of batteries in vehicles, grids, and stationary storage, including lifecycle reliability and safety assessments.
- Manufacturing and Supply Chains: Scalable fabrication methods, sustainability, and resilience of critical materials.
- System Integration: Approaches to incorporate new storage technologies into power grids, transport systems, and distributed infrastructure.
- Techno-Economic, Regulatory, and Societal Perspectives: Cost modeling, environmental impact, policy frameworks, and user adoption.
- Digital and Data-Driven Tools: AI, machine learning, and automation to accelerate scale-up, performance forecasting, and system optimization.

By combining pioneering research, case studies, and interdisciplinary perspectives, this Research Topic seeks to provide a comprehensive view of how advanced energy storage technologies can transition from laboratory innovation to real-world deployment, paving the way for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

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From Lab to Market: Real-World Commercialization and Deployment of Advanced Energy Storage Systems