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From Lead-Acid to Lithium-Ion, the Diverse Batteries of EVs

The battery remains one of the key components of an EV, and vastly different performance, economic, and operational requirements necessitate a wide range of other batteries likely to be required for each sector. IDTechEx's report "Electric Vehicles across Land, Sea, and Air" covers 11 diverse vehicle categories. What types of batteries will be needed to meet the unique requirements of each of these sectors?

Embodied Carbon of Data Centers

Innovation map of embodied carbon of data centers.

Faraday Factory Japan

Faraday Factory Japan is one of the largest suppliers of second-generation high temperature superconductor (2G HTS) tape.

Decarbonization of Data Center Cooling

Innovation map for Decarbonization of data center cooling.

Kaneka: PHAs

Kaneka Corporation, established in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a diversified chemical company operating across sectors such as chemicals, functional plastics, life sciences, and electronic materials. In response to escalating environmental concerns, Kaneka has intensified its focus on sustainable solutions, particularly in the realm of biodegradable plastics.

Data Center Construction

innovation map of data center construction.

Exploring Silicon Anode Battery Material Technologies

This article provides an introduction into the key silicon anode materials being developed for Li-ion battery anodes, including silicon oxides, silicon-carbon composites, and 100% silicon anodes. These silicon anode technologies aim to improve battery performance whilst overcoming the poor cycle life historically typical for silicon anode materials.

muRata: In-Cabin Radars and Humidity Sensors

muRata Manufacturing is a Japanese electronics manufacturer. It was established in 1944 and has headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. IDTechEx interviewed muRata at NEPCON Japan 2025 and discussed its humidity sensors and in-cabin radars.

Photron

Photron is a manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems based in the US, Japan, Germany, and China. Photron supplies high-speed cameras for automotive crash tests and is developing 3D vision cameras for industrial robotics applications. IDTechEx spoke with Mitsuhara Kanda, Business Unit Manager for Photron, at NEPCON Japan 2025 in Tokyo.

Economist Impact Carbon Capture Summit 2025

IDTechEx attended the Economist Impact Carbon Capture Summit 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on February 6, 2024. This premium article presents the key narratives on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) collected by IDTechEx.

Webinar: The Path to Greener Semiconductor Patterning

Thursday 27 February - The issues with conventional semiconductor manufacturing and circuit patterning; Barriers and opportunities for sustainable manufacturing processes; The search for green chemicals and PFAS alternatives for semiconductor circuit patterning; The impact of EUV lithography on sustainability; Research focuses and advancements in dry etching

60 Second Insights: Second-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries

Repurposing EV batteries extends their lifespan, maximizes value, and delays recycling. In this short overview, IDTechEx explores the growing second-life battery market, key opportunities, and industry trends.

Aspen Aerogels

US-based Aspen Aerogels is the market leader in silica composite aerogel products, founded in 2001. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells its aerogel blankets.

Water Management Semiconductor Player Strategies

Innovation map of water management semiconductor player strategies.

Aerobel

Aerobel is a developer and vertically integrated manufacturer of raw materials, including adhesives, foams, and aerogels for system integrators in the building and construction market.

Component Attachments: Solder Market Readiness & Conductive Adhesives

Innovation map of component attachments - market readiness of solders and conductive adhesives.

Cabot: Aerogels

Cabot is a manufacturer of aerogels and established its manufacturing plant in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 2000s.

Critical Material Recovery - Rare Earths and Long-Loop Recycling

As growing numbers of countries identify critical materials within their economies, the ability to recycle them is becoming increasingly important, especially considering both their economic importance and ongoing supply risks. Sustainability goals rely on growing technology sectors like electric vehicles, which rely on magnets to be manufactured, ultimately meaning sourcing and recycling critical materials is an economic necessity to keep supply chains running.

Victrex

Victrex is a specialist materials company, developing PEEK and PAEK based polymers for a range of applications. IDTechEx attended a presentation from Victrex at the RSC's PFAS Alternatives Workshop in February 2025.

Aerogel-It

Aerogel-It is a manufacturer of aerogels with the capability to manufacture inorganic, organic, and bio-aerogels and is based in the Hamburg University of Technology.