Advanced Materials

Carbon nanotubes exist within the advanced carbon family, which consists of many types and dimensions. This article explores some of the main applications and manufacturing methods for carbon nanotubes.

Captoplastic is a Spanish startup developing microplastic capture technology in aqueous systems

IDTechEx attended the Lubrizol webinar: 'Beyond PFAS, the future of wood and industrial coatings with innovative wax additives'.

Inertial Confinement Fusion: Laser-Driven and Components

Atoco is focused on commercializing MOFs (metal organic frameworks) and COFs (covalent organic frameworks) for atmospheric water harvesting and carbon capture. IDTechEx analyst Eve Pope spoke with Atoco's Vice President of Technology Partnerships - Grant Glover - at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America 2025.

Commercial landscape for gas separation membranes

This article explores the key technological advancements in the critical components within the water electrolyzer stacks. Drawing from the comprehensive IDTechEx report, "Materials for Green Hydrogen Production 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts", it focuses on recent innovations in core components including separators and membranes, electrodes and MEAs, bipolar plates, and porous transport layers. The analysis highlights how developments in these materials and designs are vital for improving the overall efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen production, thereby accelerating its widespread adoption.

Nippon Chemical Industrial is a manufacturer of inorganic and specialty chemicals headquartered in Japan. IDTechEx analyst spoke with Tsutomu Watanabe (president of Nippon Chemical Industrial's subsidiary JCI USA) at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo 2025 about R&D areas.

Overview of the Fusion Energy Market Landscape

Benchmarking Commercial Fusion Approaches

The new independent IDTechEx report, "Additives for Li-ion Batteries and PFAS-Free Batteries 2026-2036" offers an in-depth analysis of the evolving market for binders, conductive additives, and electrolyte additives. It examines the impact of PFAS regulation, new production methods, and silicon anodes, with 10-year forecasts projecting the market to exceed US$18 billion by 2036.

Composite materials are increasingly being used to innovate green energy technologies, from advancing wind turbine blades, to enabling lighter and more efficient electric vehicles. In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Maia Benstead explores the key sustainability trends driving the uptake of fiber reinforced polymer composites across a range of clean energy sectors.

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by Syensqo titled 'Enhancing Paint Adhesion: Sustainable Solutions for Metal Surface Treatment'.

Market Overview: Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs)

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for carbon capture, green hydrogen, and sustainable composites for wind energy are all technologies and materials contributing to decarbonization processes. This article covers some of the developments being made within these industries.

Hydrogen-Based DRI-EAF Technology for Green Steel Production

Graphenea supplies CVD graphene wafers and graphene oxide (GO) materials for industrial applications through a spin out Kivoro. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Jesus de la Fuente.

Mankiewicz Coatings presented a thermal insulation liquid coating for EV battery applications as SPE EAV 2025.

3D weaving is emerging as one of the cutting-edge options for spacecraft thermal protection. Could these technologies mark a significant breakthrough and a paradigm shift in the field of thermal protection systems?