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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.

Nobel Glory Secured: What's in Store for the Future of MOFs?

Metal-organic frameworks, more commonly known as MOFs, have been recognized with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The Nobel Prize award recognizes the promise and potential of MOFs, but the question remains over whether MOFs can deliver on the gap between the promise and real-world adoption. IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Shababa Selim explains more in this new article.

As Microplastics Face Bans, Innovation Steps In

Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to innovative technologies and sustainable alternatives. IDTechEx explores global regulations and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of this rapidly evolving space.

New IDTechEx Market Report: Microplastics 2025

As the microplastics regulatory landscape develops, industries and decision-makers require accurate, forward-looking insights to stay competitive. IDTechEx's dedicated report "Microplastics 2025: Regulations, Technologies, and Alternatives" offers comprehensive analysis of current trends, the shifting regulatory landscape, and emerging technologies tackling microplastic filtration and capture. The report also evaluates promising material alternatives and delivers critical insights into market trends, ongoing challenges, and the future outlook for stakeholders navigating this emerging field.

Metal-Organic Frameworks-based Carbon Capture: Current Status & Future

Manufacturing challenges and high costs have historically hindered the commercialization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). However, with recent advancements in MOF-based carbon capture technologies and a projected 50-fold increase in demand for MOFs in carbon capture by 2035, this article explores how these innovations are poised to shape the future of MOFs.

Kreisel Electric

IDTechEx spoke to Kreisel Electric at Bauma 2025 about its newly announced battery packs for off-highway machines.

16% CAGR 2025-2035 Fuels Green Chemical Revolution

This article discusses the potential of alternative chemical feedstocks, such as lignocellulosic waste, to produce sustainable chemicals. Next-generation chemical feedstocks are a vital tool in the global effort towards decarbonization.

Emerging Technologies Enabling BTX Production from Mixed Plastic Waste

Innovation map of emerging technologies enabling BTX production from mixed plastic waste.

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.

Regional Trends in Ion Exchange Membrane Markets

Innovation map of Regional trends in ion exchange membrane markets.

EU Weakens Key Sustainable Plastics Goal for Automakers

The EU has revised its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, lowering recycled plastic targets from 25% to 20% due to supply chain limitations, while maintaining stricter rules on recyclability, producer responsibility, and vehicle exports. IDTechEx forecasts that automakers will still face major hurdles, including limited material availability, high costs, and fragmented supply chains, in meeting these goals by 2035.

Metal-Organic Frameworks Market to Grow 30x by 2035 at a CAGR of 40%

Although there have been several unsuccessful attempts to commercialize MOFs historically, the design flexibility and structural versatility of MOFs have attracted widespread interest in numerous applications in recent years, many of which are nearing commercialization. With a projected 30-fold market growth by 2035, this article offers an in-depth look at how MOFs are reshaping the future of carbon capture, water harvesting, chemical and gas separations, and beyond.

BASF Agricultural Solutions

BASF Agricultural Solutions provides agricultural products across five key sectors: fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, seed treatments, and seeds and traits. This profile focuses on the company's agricultural biologicals.

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.

3D Printing Market: IDTechEx Takes a Look at the Economic Challenges

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology, covered extensively by IDTechEx in their latest report, "3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook", exploring key players and predictions over the next decade.

Heliatek

Heliatek is a Germany-based solar cell developer, which specializes in the manufacture of large area organic solar films. IDTechEx spoke with Sven Krusche, Communications Manager.

CAMX Power: New Cathode Platforms

CAMX Power is a privately held company focussed on battery materials and design. In 2014, it was spun-off as a separate company from the Advanced Battery Materials division of TIAX, which was established in 2001 to develop and consult on early stage technologies. IDTechEx attended a presentation by CAMX, where it presented on its new additions to its cathode platform: high-Mn/low-Co and high-Ni/zero-Co.

Webinar: The Additive Manufacturing Market - Future Trajectory 2025

Wednesday 11 December 2024 - The Future Trajectory of the Additive Manufacturing Market in 2025; Recent news, including entries and exits into the market; Financial summary for the 3D printing industry in 2024; Technology trends; Future outlook for 2025

Lactips

Lactips manufactures a biodegradable, water soluble, casein-derived biopolymer primarily for packaging applications. IDTechEx spoke with Lactips to learn more about its product.

Shanshan Technology

Shanshan Technology (Ningbo Shanshan Technology Co. Ltd) are a Chinese supplier of Li-ion graphite and silicon anode materials. They are also a producer of polarizers for displays.