16 May 2025

CO₂ Concrete and Chemicals - IDTechEx Explores CO₂ Utilization
Carbon capture technologies are mature and have existed for decades, but with the expense that comes with deploying them, there is little incentive for businesses to adopt them outside of carbon pricing regulations or tax incentives. CO2 utilization makes carbon capture viable outside of climate motivations because it allows the process to generate revenue.
Innovation Map
16 Apr 2025

Regional Trends in Ion Exchange Membrane Markets
Innovation map of Regional trends in ion exchange membrane markets.
Innovation Map
16 Apr 2025

Ion Exchange Membrane Market Trends and Commercial Activity
Innovation map for Ion exchange membrane market trends and commercial activity.
Full profile interview
3 Apr 2025

24M Technologies, Inc.
24M (Massachusetts, USA) develops semi-solid battery technology, aiming to disrupt lithium-ion production with lower-cost, simpler manufacturing. Its licensed business model targets electric vehicle (EV) and grid storage markets, partnering with firms like Kyocera and Volkswagen. Advantages include reduced material use, higher energy density, and compatibility with existing facilities. Backed by US$100M+ funding (including from Japan's GPSC), it leverages MIT-derived IP. Challenges include scaling production and competing with entrenched lithium-ion giants (CATL, Panasonic). Positioned as a cost-innovation leader, 24M's semi-solid approach bridges traditional and next-generation solid-state technology but faces execution risks in a capital-intensive industry.
Full profile interview
24 Mar 2025

Asahi Kasei: Fire Protection for Electric Vehicle Batteries
IDTechEx spoke to Asahi Kasei in Singapore to learn more about its Xyron grades for EV battery fire protection and structure.
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Update: Competitors
10 Mar 2025

3M: Ionomer Materials
Chemours are the leading IEM provider, producing PFSA IEMs under the Nafion product line.
Full profile interview: Company financials
4 Mar 2025

Hyproof Tech.
Full profile interview: SWOT analysis
28 Feb 2025

ASTOM
10 Feb 2025

Which Fire Protection Material to Choose for an EV Battery
Electric vehicle (EV) sales continued to increase in 2024, admittedly with some significant regional disparity, but IDTechEx found that globally, EV sales increased 24% in 2024 over 2023. Despite the fact that most data shows EV fires are less common than combustion engine vehicles, safety cannot be overlooked in any rate of occurrence. This article aims to discuss some of the key factors and some of the potential materials that EV battery designers may consider.
Background
30 Jan 2025

Æsir Technologies (Formerly ZAF Energy Systems): C&I Batteries
Æsir Technologies, a spin out of ZAF Energy Systems, is an American start-up that develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and military applications.