Advanced Materials

Webinar: Stronger, Lighter, Greener: Transforming Renewable Energy with Advanced Composites Date: Thursday 17 July 2025 Presenter: Maia Benstead, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx

Natrion is an American producer of a novel solid separator for batteries. IDTechEx spoke to Natrion about its technology and potential applications of it.

Li-ion battery (LIB) recyclers have continued to gather large volumes of new funding, form new strategic partnerships, and commission large-scale facilities over the last few years. This article explores how tariffs and policy changes may affect the US market and analyzes the likelihood of EU LIB recyclers and automotive OEMs reaching minimum recycled contents targets as mandated by the EU Battery Regulation.

Carbon capture presents opportunities for MOFs in both point source and direct air capture which are necessary for meeting net zero goals. This article explores the different applications for MOFs, and their production processes.

The porous structures of ion exchange membranes with ionically charged chemical side chains allow them to selectively transport specific ions while blocking others. This article covers technologies and key applications of ion exchange membranes.

IDTechEx met SCS at the Battery Show Europe to find out more about its Parylene Technologies.

Sustainable PCB Patterning

AssetCool are a Leeds-based start-up. It has developed several powerline coating technologies and powerline coating application robots.

IDTechEx attended a webinar given by Alaina Hull, Global Business Development Manager, in which a UV curable dielectric EV battery coating was presented, called Sipiol UV.

E-Waste, Battery & Metal Recycling, Circular Electronics Event Summary: Critical Material Recovery Market

Improving Composite Sustainability - Bio-Resin Systems

Exel Composites specializes in pultrusion and pull-winding technologies for the manufacture of composite profiles. IDTechEx attended a webinar led by Exel Composites entitled "Fixing the Core of the Grids: Powering the Future with Composites", focussed on advanced composite conductor cores.

IDTechEx attended a DuPont presentation given by Sanahan Vijayakumar.

IDTechEx spoke to Laura Relyea Coatsworth, Technical and Color Specialist.

Aerogels sit in a crossover between cell-level protection materials, and pack-level protection materials. This article explores how aerogels can perform excellently as both insulators and fire protection materials and are becoming increasingly common in electric vehicles.

TIM1 for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Extending the lifespan of goods and enhancing safety by limiting the potential for failure of materials prove self-healing materials to be a revolutionary technology. This article explores how self-healing materials could reduce the need for excess maintenance costs with different levels of autonomy.

SilcoTek provides advanced silicon-based coatings for advanced industrial applications. IDTechEx spoke to Business Manager Johannes Kutt.

Investment Opportunities in Materials for Decarbonization