Advanced Materials

Captivate Technology is a New Zealand-based carbon capture technology start-up, founded in 2022.

This premium article explores metal-organic framework (sorbents) for point source carbon capture.

This premium article discusses recycled plastics for automotive, with a focus on challenges to adoption.

Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Driving E-Mobility Forward: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels; An introduction to aerogels; Factors and regulations driving the increased focus on fire safety in EVs; Comparison of aerogel material types as EV fire protection materials and comparison with other fire protection materials; Market status and outlook for future market share of aerogels in EV applications

This premium article discusses some of the key regulatory trends in the US for 2025.

This premium article explores self-healing mechanisms.

Indubalcorp is an Ecuador and China based company specialized in the sustainable supply of balsa wood products, in particular for the wind industry. IDTechEx spoke with Luis Nunez, CEO, at JEC World 2025.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "Metal-Organic Frameworks 2025-2035: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts"

B4Plastics is a Belgian biopolymer technology company specializing in the creation, production, and commercialization of novel biomaterials. Founded by Stefaan De Wildeman, the company focuses on developing sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil-based plastics.

This premium article explores emerging bio-based PCB substrates.

Armacell is a global materials company, specializing in the manufacture of flexible elastomeric foams for insulation and engineering. IDTechEx spoke with Tom Berstein, Business Development Manager, at JEC World 2025, surrounding its recyclable foams for wind turbine blade manufacture.

The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.

Fortescue, the world's fourth largest iron ore producer, is developing a direct electrochemical reduction technology for converting iron ore into green iron that can be used for green steel production.

IDTechEx attended JEC World in Paris, France from March 4th-6th. This premium article presents some of the key narratives and information collected by IDTechEx on bio-composites, in terms of technologies, players, and applications.

Arkema is a multinational materials company, specialising in the supply of a range of materials for multiple industries, including energy, automotive, sports and health, etc. IDTechEx attended Arkema's stand at JEC World 2025 to find out more about its sustainable materials for the wind energy industry.

LOPEC (Large-area, Organic & Printed Electronics Convention) is a major exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics. This premium article provides key takeaways from the event.

Thursday 3 April 2025 - Understanding the Critical Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Trends in Demand, Supply, and Sustainability; An overview of materials in lithium-ion batteries; Critical battery materials demand trends; Trends in battery mineral mining and extraction; Carbon emission profiles of battery raw materials; Global raw materials supply outlooks; The prospects of deep-sea mining