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Energy Harvesting Wearable Made From Recycled Waste

Wearable devices could soon be entirely made of recycled waste materials - and powered by human movement, thanks to a new energy-harvesting device developed by researchers.

Organic Batteries Charge Up

Fully organic rechargeable household batteries are an ideal alternative to traditional metal-based batteries, in particular for reducing pollution to landfill and the environment.

Sony and Honda Plan Electric Vehicle Joint Venture

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

Solar Paneled Canals Getting a Test Run

Covering the 4,000 miles of California's water canals could reduce evaporation by as much as 82 percent, saving about 63 billion gallons of water a year. That's comparable to the same amount needed to irrigate 50,000 acres of farmland or meet the residential water needs of more than 2 million people. Covering all state water canals with solar installations would also generate 13 gigawatts of renewable power, equaling roughly 1/6th of the state's current installed capacity — about half the projected new capacity needed by 2030 to meet the state's decarbonization goals.

Zentek

Zentek specialize in the use of graphene oxide and other nanomaterials primarily for healthcare applications. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Francis Dubé (Executive Chairman, Director).

Applied Graphene Materials

Applied Graphene Materials specialise in graphene dispersion, as well as producing their own graphene material. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Adrian Potts (CEO).

Kia Accelerates Electric Vehicle Transition

Kia Corporation has announced its four key business targets for 2030. These core business aims include: accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 million battery electric vehicle units by 2030; reaching 4 million annual vehicle sales by 2030, including over 2 million eco-friendly models; expanding the application of connected car feature and autonomous driving technologies to all new vehicles: and become the number one brand in the global purpose-built vehicle market by 2030.

C2Sense

C2Sense is an early-stage company that has developed a luminescence-based method of sensing different chemicals. This is a pivot from its original target market of gas sensing. IDTechEx caught up with Dr Merry Smith from C2Sense to find out more about this technology and its applications.

Applied Nanolayers

Applied Nanolayers work on the production of graphene and other 2D materials at the wafer scale. IDTechEx spoke with Paul Hedges (CEO and Co-founder).

NanoXplore

NanoXplore is a producer of graphene nanoplatelets with the largest global capacity. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Soroush Nazarpour (CEO).

First Graphene

First Graphene is a graphene manufacturer using an electrochemical exfoliation production method. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Andy Goodwin (Senior Scientific Advisor, Non-Executive Director).

Graphenea

Graphenea specialise in CVD graphene and graphene oxide production with a foundry model for graphene-based devices. IDTechEx spoke with Jesús de la Fuente (CEO).

NeoGraf

NeoGraf is a company that specialize in graphite materials science. In 2021, the company launched their graphene related products. IDTechEx spoke with Jon Taylor (Product Manager).

JEIO

JEIO is a Korean company that manufacture CNTs. IDTechEx invited the company to tell us more about their products and developments.

Azul3D

Azul3D is an American start-up developing High Area Rapid Printing, a high-throughput resin printing technology. IDTechEx spoke with CTO James Hedrick, CEO Cody Peterson, and CRO Tuan Tranpham.

XG Sciences

XG Sciences is a graphene manufacturer. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Leroy Magwood (CTO).

NAWA Technologies

NAWA Technologies produce vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs). IDTechEx spoke with Dr Pascal Boulanger (CTO and Founder).

Can Recycling Alleviate Li-Ion Metal Supply Concerns?

Two major drivers of the Li-ion battery recycling market include the increasing demand for battery metals and the motivation to reduce the reliance on unsustainable and unethical mining practices. Recycling batteries alleviates both factors - but to what extent?

Zero Emission Infinity Train will use Gravitational Energy to Recharge

Marking its transition to a global green renewables and resources company, Fortescue has completed the acquisition of UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering. To mark the purchase at the Oxfordshire site, WAE and Fortescue announced the world first, zero emission "Infinity Train". The regenerating battery electric iron ore train project will use gravitational energy to recharge its battery electric systems without any additional charging requirements for the return trip to reload.

These Solar Panels Pull in Water Vapour to Grow Crops in the Desert

Using a unique hydrogel, scientists have created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air while producing electricity. The proof-of-concept design offers a sustainable, low-cost strategy to improve food and water security for people living in dry-climate regions.