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Are Biodegradable Plastics the Answer to Microplastics?

Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to biodegradable polymer alternatives. In this article, IDTechEx explores whether biodegradable plastics can address microplastic pollution.

Quino Energy

Quino Energy is an organic redox flow battery (RFB) developer based in the US. IDTechEx interviewed Dr Eugene Beh, the CEO of Quino Energy at The International Flow Battery Forum (IFBF) 2025.

Calyxia

Calyxia is a French start-up that specializes in biodegradable microcapsules and microparticles for applications in consumer goods, agriculture, and advanced materials .

Riello Elettronica: Riello UPS and Riello Solartech

Riello Elettronica, through subsidiaries Riello UPS and Riello Solartech, manufactures, sells and offers services in the battery energy storage system (BESS) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) sector.

Boréas Technologies

Boréas Technologies is a fabless Canadian semiconductor company supplying low-power drivers for piezoelectric actuation and sensing. Haptics are the primary commercial use-case to date, with micro-pumps for applications including mobile device cooling expected to be important in the near-future.