Q&A About Semi-Solid-State Batteries

Q1. Is this a “semi-solid-state battery”?
A1. As of 2025, there is no official public standard defining the term “semi-solid-state
battery.”
However, based on CIO’s own definition̶which includes proprietary evaluation
criteria̶this product falls under what we refer to as a “semi-solid-state” category.
At CIO, we do not rely on the name alone. To support the specifications and
performance, we disclose test conditions and measured data such as temperature
behavior, expansion characteristics, and lifespan.

Q2. What makes CIO’s semi-solid-state batteries different from others?
A2. As noted in A1, because there is no public standard for “semi-solid-state
batteries,” the way the term is used and the level of safety vary by manufacturer,
making simple comparisons difficult (as of November 2025).
That is why CIO focuses on transparency̶by sharing the data and rationale behind
our claims̶so customers can choose our products with confidence, without relying
on names alone.

Q3. Are semi-solid-state batteries completely safe?
A3. No. All batteries may carry some level of risk depending on usage conditions and
handling.
To reduce the risk of ignition, CIO combines NovaCore (hardware-based safety
design) with NovaSafety (software-based safety control) to further enhance safety
and minimize potential risks as much as possible.

Q4. What are “NovaCore” and “NovaSafety”?
A4. NovaCore:
NovaCore is CIO’s proprietary design philosophy that manages the internal
“structural safety” of mobile batteries based on numerical standards. It reduces
hidden internal risks̶such as cell expansion characteristics, thermal behavior, and
clearance design̶through structural engineering.
NovaSafety:
NovaSafety is CIO’s proprietary firmware-based approach that monitors and controls
the mobile battery from multiple perspectives. By suppressing various risks during
use, it helps ensure safe and reliable operation in everyday situations.