Advanced Materials

Thursday 12 September 2024 - How Is Critical Material Recovery Unlocking a Multi-Billion Dollar Market? Introduction to critical materials and key application markets; Critical material sources and why secondary material streams are rapidly emerging; Critical material recovery technology trends and their application in secondary sources; Valuable lessons to learn from established critical platinum group metal and semiconductor recovery; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions on emerging critical material recovery markets and key growth opportunities.

Innovation map for critical material recovery: technology evaluation and secondary source application roadmap.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is a leading Japanese chemical company focused on sustainable innovation. It develops advanced materials, including bioplastics like Durabio and biomass-derived PBS, for various industrial applications. The company emphasizes reducing environmental impact through eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemical products.

Alleima (formerly Sandvik Materials Technology) is a Swedish multinational company specializing in the manufacture of advanced stainless steels and various alloys. This company profile focuses on Alleima's pre-coated stainless steel products for fuel cell bipolar plates (BPPs) and interconnects.

In this premium article, IDTechEx provides an overview of critical rare-earth element (REE) recovery technologies from secondary material sources.

Loliware is a New York City-based company specializing in creating seaweed-derived bioplastics. It focuses on producing compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, such as straws and utensils. The company recently raised US$15.4 million to expand its product line and enhance manufacturing capabilities​.

Innovation map for secondary source critical material extraction: technologies and value proposition.

GrapheneUp is a Czech graphene company, producing few-layer graphene (FLG). IDTechEx spoke with Founder and CEO, Ivano Aglietto.

This premium article offers a comprehensive overview of player activities in adsorption-type direct lithium extraction (DLE), featuring several case studies on leading companies and projects in the field.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. are a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. Murata manufacture ceramic passive electronic components, including capacitors, ceramic filters, high-frequency parts, and sensors. IDTechEx spoke with Senior Business Development Manager, Juhani Pelttari, at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

End-of-life equipment from automotives, electric vehicles, e-waste and decarbonized energy technologies are rapidly emerging secondary raw material sources for valuable critical materials. A new report from IDTechEx forecasts that US$110B of critical materials will be recovered annually from secondary sources by 2045, with a combined weight of over 3.3 million tonnes.

Plantic Technologies specializes in creating sustainable packaging solutions derived from renewable resources like corn starch. Its bioplastic materials provide an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics, offering good barrier properties for food packaging. Committed to reducing environmental impact, Plantic continues to advance biopolymer technology for a greener future.

Cement accounts for 7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions. With global cement demand expected to keep increasing, decarbonizing this sector will become increasingly important. In this premium article, IDTechEx introduces emerging cement decarbonization technologies and explores how demand for green cement will be stimulated in this low-margin sector.

NanoCrete is a company based in Colorado, USA, aiming to commercialise graphene-enhanced concrete. IDTechEx spoke with Founder and President, Shaun Lane.

CelluForce, founded in 2010, specializes in the production and commercialization of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) derived from wood pulp. The company serves various industries, including cosmetics, packaging, and oil and gas, focusing on sustainable nanomaterials that enhance product performance while reducing environmental impact.

Bruker develops and manufactures scientific equipment and analytical and diagnostic solutions. Bruker has a range of NMR instruments in its product portfolio, including helium recovery systems to combat chronic helium supply issues.

IDTechEx projects that the combined market for optical and radio-frequency metamaterials will reach US$15 billion by 2034. This article will delve into the key applications driving the expansion of the Radio-Frequency (RF) metamaterial market.

Roquette is a global leader in plant-based ingredients and solutions for the food, nutrition, and health markets. Headquartered in France, it specializes in producing isosorbide and other biobased chemicals. The company supports various industries, including pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, and animal nutrition.