Core Viewpoint - The Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has announced procurement intentions for 25 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 116 million yuan, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in battery materials and chemical processes [1][2]. Procurement Summary - The procurement includes advanced instruments such as ion milling machines, automated electrolyte preparation modules, powder atomic layer deposition systems, multifunctional in-situ phase analysis instruments, and high-speed precision information analysis systems, with expected procurement dates from February to October 2026 [2][4]. - The total budget for the procurement is 116 million yuan, which translates to approximately 16.5 million USD [2]. Detailed Equipment List - **Electrolyte Automation Module**: Budget of 2 million yuan, aimed at high-throughput preparation of battery electrolytes with advanced automation control [4]. - **Carbon Felt**: 15,000 square meters required, budgeted at 4.5 million yuan [4]. - **Polymer A and B**: 3,500 kg of Polymer A and 3,000 kg of Polymer B, with budgets of 7 million yuan and 3 million yuan respectively [4]. - **New Battery Pilot Production Equipment**: Budget of 20 million yuan for establishing a complete battery material preparation and testing line [5]. - **Powder Atomic Layer Deposition System**: Budget of 2.6 million yuan, designed for synthesizing catalysts with atomic-level control [5]. - **Multifunctional In-situ Phase Analysis Instrument**: Budget of 1.5 million yuan, intended for phase analysis of catalytic materials [5]. - **High-speed Precision Information Analysis System**: Budget of 200,000 yuan, focused on high-precision signal detection and analysis [6]. Research Platform Upgrade - The procurement is part of a broader initiative to upgrade the research platform at the Changxing Island Park, addressing issues such as equipment aging and performance degradation, with a focus on precision, functionality, and efficiency [9][8].