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Neo Magnequench (Neo Performance Materials)

Neo Magnequench produces bonded neodymium magnetic powders, magnets, and integrated products at its manufacturing plants within Asia, the UK, and as of 2025, Estonia. Neo Magnequench is a division of Canadian mining company Neo Performance Materials.

Elcogen

Elcogen is an Estonian developer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) technology for green hydrogen and emission-free power generation. IDTechEx conducted an interview with Elcogen at the Hydrogen & Carbon Capture World Expo 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.

Idemitsu Kosan (Vanadium Electrolyte)

Idemitsu Kosan is a major Japanese energy and resources company that has historically focused on oil and petrochemicals but has expanded into renewable energy and related materials. This profile details the company's involvement in vanadium electrolyte manufacturing.

Qingtao Energy Development

The foundation of QingTao Energy Development traces back to 2002 when a research team led by Professor Cewen Nan from Tsinghua University began exploring solid-state batteries. Early breakthroughs included the development of a lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) electrolyte in 2006 and a lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) electrolyte in 2010, both of which demonstrated excellent ionic conductivity and stability. In 2014, QingTao Energy Development was officially established, focusing on the industrialization of solid-state battery technologies.

Ion Storage Systems

Ion Storage Systems LLC, a US-based battery manufacturer, has developed a super-thin solid-state electrolyte. The electrolyte was first reported at the University of Maryland Energy Innovation Institute in 2016, which was made by tape casting, a conventional ceramic-manufacturing technique, followed by sintering at high temperature.

Ensurge Micropower ASA

Ensurge Micropower ASA, formerly known as Thin Film Electronics ASA, is a Norway-based company specializing in the development and production of ultrathin, flexible, and safe solid-state lithium microbatteries (SSLBs).

Hongfeng Carbon Solutions

Hongfeng Carbon is a Chinese bipolar plate manufacturer, specialising in graphite plates

HIF Global (Highly Innovative Fuels)

Highly Innovative Fuels Global (HIF Global) is a e-fuel project developer. The company brought Haru Oni, the world's first commercial e-fuel facility, online in 2022.

First Ammonia

First Ammonia is a US-based green ammonia project developer that is developing its first project in Victoria, Texas. The company is partnered with Topsoe and will use its solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) and ammonia synthesis technologies.

IMI VIVO

IMI VIVO is the hydrogen business arm of IMI plc. The company provides PEM electrolyzer plants for green hydrogen plants as a system integrator (not an electrolyzer stack OEM).

OCSiAl

OCSiAl (Luxembourg) are the largest single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) producer in the world, with a capacity of 135 tpa.

Cnano

Jiangsu Cnano Technology (Cnano) are a significant market player for MWCNTs and have historically been a leader by both volume and revenue.

Huntsman (Miralon)

Huntsman is scaling manufacturing capacity of CVD-grown CNTs, targeting applications such as reinforced composites, conductive polymers and CNT yarns. IDTechEx spoke to John Fraser, Product Development Director.

Bochao Automotive Parts

Bochao is a Chinese company, manufacturing lightweight automotive composites using natural fibres such as hemp and bamboo. IDTechEx spoke with the company at JEC World 2025.

Peak Energy: Na-ion BESS

Peak Energy is a U.S.-based company developing sodium-ion battery energy storage systems aimed at providing cost-effective, large-scale solutions for the renewable energy sector. The company plans to begin system deployment in 2025 and establish a domestic gigafactory by 2027. Its team includes professionals with experience from Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix, and it is focused on vertically integrating sodium-ion technology for grid applications in collaboration with independent power producers and utilities.

Aqua Metals

Aqua Metals is a Li-ion battery and metal recycler based in the US.

Biotic Circular Technologies

Biotic Circular Technologies is involved in the development of fully bio-based, biodegradable polymers derived from macroalgae. Its scalable, environmentally friendly process produces PHBV polymers. These materials are designed to fit current production lines and a wide range of applications, contributing to a circular economy by eliminating recycling limits and costs.

Biowert

Biowert is a Swiss-German company specializing in sustainable bioplastics derived from meadow grass. Operating a unique biorefinery in the Odenwald region since 2007, it processes local grass into AgriPlast, a recyclable material composed of grass fibers and recycled plastic.

Cylib

Cylib is a German start-up focused on developing Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling technologies.

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials is a Li-ion battery recycler based in the US.