Sunrise New Energy Granted Patent for Next-Generation Solid-State Battery Anode Material
Rhea-AI Summary
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) announced on December 4, 2025 that its subsidiary received a China invention patent (ZL 2023 1 0367815.2; CN 116454229 B) for a “Preparation Method of Lithium Cerate–Coated Graphite Iron Oxide Anode Material.”
The patented method uses a lithium cerate coating to stabilize the anode interface in solid-state batteries, aiming to enhance ion transport, improve cycling stability, reduce interfacial side reactions, and increase first-cycle efficiency and reversible capacity, while strengthening mechanical integrity under high pressure. The company said the approval will accelerate industrial application and support its R&D and technological leadership in lithium-battery and energy-storage materials.
Positive
- China invention patent granted: ZL 2023 1 0367815.2 (CN 116454229 B)
- Patented lithium cerate coating claims to improve ion transport
- Claims of improved cycling stability and higher first-cycle efficiency
- Coating designed to strengthen mechanical integrity under high-pressure solid-state conditions
- Patent may accelerate industrial application and R&D commercialization
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EPOW gained 6.05%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -11.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $3M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $45M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 3.9x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers show mixed moves: some up (e.g., DFLI +5.56%, FLUX +4.46%, OESX +1.70%) and some down (e.g., CCTG -5.00%, GWH -4.22%). With no peers in the momentum scanner and EPOW’s pre-news move at -6.52%, trading appears more stock-specific than part of a broad sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Supply contract | Positive | -0.9% | One-year USD 30M contract for 10,000 tons synthetic graphite anode material. |
| Oct 22 | AI patent | Positive | +1.9% | Patent for AI-driven multivariable particle-size control in graphite micro-powder. |
| Oct 21 | Safety AI patent | Positive | -3.7% | Patent for AI-enabled anti-eruption system in graphitization furnace safety control. |
| Oct 09 | Process breakthrough | Positive | +7.8% | CVD fluidized bed breakthrough for silicon-carbon anodes for solid-state batteries. |
| Oct 07 | Anode patent | Positive | +2.3% | Patent for lithium-ion energy storage anode material with improved performance. |
Recent technology and patent announcements generally skew positive, but price reactions have been mixed, with both rallies and sell-offs on seemingly constructive news.
Over the last few months, Sunrise has focused on expanding its advanced anode materials portfolio and process technologies. On Oct 7 and Oct 21–22, it reported multiple patents for energy-storage anode materials and AI-driven production and safety systems, with mixed immediate price reactions ranging from about -3.7% to +2.26%. A solid-state anode process breakthrough on Oct 9 coincided with a +7.75% move. More recently, a USD 30 million annual supply contract on Dec 2 saw only a modest -0.86% reaction, underscoring inconsistent trading responses to positive developments.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Short interest near 0.01% of float with 1 day to cover suggests limited short positioning, reducing the likelihood of short-squeeze-driven volatility and implying that trading tends to reflect fundamental or liquidity factors rather than heavy bearish speculation.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +6.0% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Sunrise's pattern of occasionally sharp gains on technology milestones, such as the prior solid‑state anode breakthrough that saw about a +7.75% move. However, the company has also raised capital repeatedly through equity offerings totaling several million dollars, creating dilution over time. With short interest near 0.01%, sustained upside would likely depend more on continued execution and commercialization than on short-squeeze dynamics.
Key Terms
solid-state battery technical
anode material technical
lithium cerate technical
interfacial structure technical
ion transport efficiency technical
cycling stability technical
first-cycle efficiency technical
reversible capacity technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
DOVER, USA, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: EPOW) (“Sunrise” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials Co., Ltd., has been granted an invention patent titled “Preparation Method of Lithium Cerate–Coated Graphite Iron Oxide Anode Material”. The patent has been officially authorized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration under announcement number CN 116454229 B and patent number ZL 2023 1 0367815.2. This patented technology is designed for next-generation solid-state battery anode materials, providing important support for the Company’s advancement in high-performance energy-storage materials.
The patented method utilizes lithium cerate to coat graphite iron oxide anode materials, forming a more stable interfacial structure within solid-state battery systems. This coating enhances ion transport efficiency, improves cycling stability, reduces interfacial side reactions, and helps increase first-cycle efficiency and reversible capacity. The stabilized coating layer also strengthens the mechanical integrity of the material under the high-pressure operating conditions typical of solid-state batteries. The approval of this patent will further accelerate the technological evolution and industrial application of this class of advanced anode materials.
Sunrise stated that it will continue to strengthen R&D investment in advanced anode materials and accelerate the technological upgrade and application of new energy-storage material systems, including solid-state batteries, thereby reinforcing the Company’s technological leadership in the global lithium-battery and energy-storage materials markets.
About Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd
Headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China, Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd., through its joint venture, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Company's joint venture has completed the construction of a manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 50,000 tons in Guizhou Province, China. The plant runs on inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, which helps to make Sunrise New Energy a low-cost and low–environmental-impact producer of graphite anode material. Mr. Haiping Hu, the founder and CEO of the Company, is a major pioneer for the graphite anode industry in China starting from 1999. The Company’s management team is also composed of experts with years of experiences and strong track-records of success in the graphite anode industry. In addition, the Company also operates a knowledge sharing platform in China. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.sunrisenewenergy.com.
Forward-looking statement
Certain statements in this press release regarding the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects constitute forward-looking statements as defined by Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements about plans, goals, objectives, strategies, future events, expected results, assumptions and any other factual statements that have not occurred. Any words that refer to "may", "will", "want", "should", "believe", "expect", "expect", "estimate", "estimate" or similar non-factual words, shall be regarded as forward-looking statements. Due to various factors, the actual results may differ materially from the historical results or the contents expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the company's strategic objectives, the company's future plans, market demand and user acceptance of the company's products or services, technological updates, economic trends, the company's reputation and brand, the impact of industry competition and bidding, relevant policies and regulations, the ups and downs of China's macroeconomic conditions, the relevant international market conditions, and other related risks and assumptions disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F published on the SEC’s website. In view of the above and other related reasons, we urge investors to visit the SEC’s website and consider other factors that may affect the Company's future operating results. The Company is under no obligation to make public amendments to changes in these forward-looking statements unless required by law.
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Email: IR@sunrisenewenergy.com
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