https://www.advancedbatteriesresearch.com/ IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Humanoid robots have seen recent movement from prototypes to actual deployments, where they can be used in real life commercial applications. IDTechEx covers the technologies behind what makes humanoids move, including sensor types and actuators, as well as key current trends within the market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/perception-tactility-and-trends-in-humanoids-with-idtechex/35427?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/perception-tactility-and-trends-in-humanoids-with-idtechex/35427?rsst2id=6Fri, 09 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Living in a home that harnesses the power of nature is becoming increasingly possible. Sourcing power from solar energy and using bioplastics and chemicals made from bio-sources are just some examples of how sustainable switches in everyday life could contribute to a healthier environment.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sun-powered-cars-and-seaweed-plastic-picnics-sustainable-homes/35417?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sun-powered-cars-and-seaweed-plastic-picnics-sustainable-homes/35417?rsst2id=6Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Diesel mining machines make up over 1% of all global emissions and their electrification will be key to addressing sustainability goals of countries and individual companies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-vehicles-in-mining-overview-video/35415?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-vehicles-in-mining-overview-video/35415?rsst2id=6Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Brandon Frost on Thursday October 15 for the expert-led webinar, "Powering Humanoid Robots: Current and Future Battery Technologies". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-batteries-for-humanoid-robots/35369?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-batteries-for-humanoid-robots/35369?rsst2id=6Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) On 25 September 2026, IDTechEx Senior Analyst Shihao Fu attended, by invitation, a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the event brought together guests from across the UK and Chinese communities.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=6Wed, 07 Oct 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Lithium is a naturally occurring metal sourced for its demand across numerous applications, especially in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. IDTechEx's looks at the latest research into the methods of lithium extraction and its most common applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/at-the-heart-of-batteries-extracting-lithium-with-dle/35399?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/at-the-heart-of-batteries-extracting-lithium-with-dle/35399?rsst2id=6Tue, 06 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The global Li-ion BESS market has continued to grow rapidly, with annual GWh deployments more than tripling in 2025 compared with 2023. Key players continue to capture significant market share, while the increasingly competitive utility-scale landscape is becoming harder for newer entrants to penetrate. While policy and financing are evolving to support BESS procurement and project investment, new challenges are also emerging across the value chain. This article highlights the key trends, drivers and challenges shaping the global Li-ion BESS market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-li-ion-bess-market-to-reach-us-135b-by-2037/35374?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-li-ion-bess-market-to-reach-us-135b-by-2037/35374?rsst2id=6Mon, 28 Sep 2026 ZZZc.nichols@idtechex.com (Conrad Nichols) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Shababa Selim on Thursday October 1 for the expert-led webinar, "Fire Protection Materials: A Key Defence Against EV Thermal Runaway". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries/35367?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries/35367?rsst2id=6Mon, 28 Sep 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The growth of lithium-ion batteries is happening largely in response to an increase in demand for applications such as electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, in line with global decarbonization goals. IDTechEx's research covers multiple battery and energy storage options, including the latest developments across the Li-ion market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/chemistries-trade-offs-and-global-lithium-ion-batteries/35364?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/chemistries-trade-offs-and-global-lithium-ion-batteries/35364?rsst2id=6Fri, 25 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Could Data Centers be the next high-growth opportunity for supercapacitors?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-in-data-centers-video-explainer/35343?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-in-data-centers-video-explainer/35343?rsst2id=6Fri, 25 Sep 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Global goals to decarbonize major sectors are bringing about increased investments and developments within the renewable energy space, and nuclear energy is one up-and-coming avenue gaining traction with the rise of small modular reactors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/nuclear-energy-decarbonization-and-global-smrs/35327?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/nuclear-energy-decarbonization-and-global-smrs/35327?rsst2id=6Wed, 23 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Hydrogen is described by IDTechEx as 'a key enabler of energy transition' in the latest webinar on green hydrogen. This article covers some of IDTechEx's latest research on the hydrogen sector, as well as the key technologies working behind the scenes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-versatility-of-hydrogen-and-energy-transitions/35322?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-versatility-of-hydrogen-and-energy-transitions/35322?rsst2id=6Wed, 23 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As data centers struggle to handle spiking AI power profiles, supercapacitors are seeing increasing interest for applications in peak shaving and voltage stabilization. However, one of the main questions remaining is where supercapacitors can most effectively be deployed within the data center. This article explores the evolving optimization of supercapacitor data center deployments.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-to-see-deployment-in-data-center-racks-aisles-and-ups/35318?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-to-see-deployment-in-data-center-racks-aisles-and-ups/35318?rsst2id=6Tue, 22 Sep 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Humanoid robots offer the potential to deliver significant benefits to world economies and society as a whole, but their revolution needs to be powered. Selecting the right battery will be key to delivering productive humanoid robots, enabling greater autonomy and supporting their overall market adoption. This article highlights the various battery requirements of humanoid robots and the technologies best suited to meet their operational demands.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/powering-humanoid-robots-with-critical-battery-technology/35291?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/powering-humanoid-robots-with-critical-battery-technology/35291?rsst2id=6Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZb.frost@idtechex.com (Brandon Frost) Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=6Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)