

Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 21, 2025

Li-ion Battery Recycling Market to Reach US$52B in Value by 2045
IDTechEx forecasts the Li-ion battery recycling market to grow to US$52B in value by 2045, given the increasing availability of retired Li-ion batteries over the coming decades. Key sources of feedstock will include electric vehicle batteries, and Li-ion batteries from energy storage systems, consumer electronics, alongside manufacturing scrap.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 18, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Global Sodium-Ion Battery Market
Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Sodium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Path to Commercial Maturity. The following aspects will be addressed: Impact of historically low lithium prices on sodium-ion's economic viability; Alternative value propositions beyond cost, including material availability and application-specific advantages; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; and IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 17, 2025

The Efficiency and Energy Density of Lithium Metal Batteries
The lithium metal battery market is gaining ever-growing interest due to the enhanced energy density of lithium when compared with graphite anodes. This could be particularly important within one of the main applications for this technology, the electric vehicle market, which currently represents the largest sector for global battery demand.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 16, 2025

How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. In this article, IDTechEx discusses the different types of EV battery chemistry and its impact on thermal runaway safety.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 15, 2025

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Set to Become Billion-Dollar Industry
Lithium-sulfur is already seeing development across multiple continents and is expected to achieve mass production by 2033. IDTechEx predicts that by 2035, the lithium-sulfur market will exceed US$1.3 billion.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 14, 2025

The Rising Significance of Raw Materials for the Li-Ion Industry
Battery raw materials are in the spotlight as lithium-ion demand surges alongside growing emphasis on sustainability. Variations in material emission intensities suggest that major decarbonization opportunities exist in raw materials sourcing.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 11, 2025

The Battery Comeback - Second-Life EV Batteries
Second-life EV battery assessments can be carried out using diagnostic tools and software, with some newer approaches taking just ten minutes instead of a few hours with regular cycling methods. Second-life battery repurposing and accurate battery health assessments will become increasingly important alongside the growing availability of end-of-life (EOL) EV batteries.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 7, 2025

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 3, 2025

Next-Generation Battery Technologies Key to Accessing US$400b Market
The global market for Li-ion battery cells alone is forecast to exceed US$400 billion by 2035. This article highlights the importance of cathode materials and next-generation Li-ion technologies in improving battery performance and diversifying Li-ion battery material supply chains.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 2, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Self-Healing Materials
Thursday 17 April 2025; Self-Healing Materials: Commercial Success or Academic Novelty? An introduction to self-healing materials and mechanisms; Materials science considerations for self-healing materials; Assessment of the applications driving self-healing materials R&D and the likelihood of commercial success
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 2, 2025

Sodium-ion Batteries - Key Takeaways and Killer Applications
In the first of this new series, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Shazan Siddiqi caught up with Darren Tan, CEO of UNIGRID Battery, at Cambridge EnerTech's International Battery Seminar 2025 in Orlando, to discuss the evolving battery landscape.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 1, 2025

How European Critical Material Security Will Rely on Recycling
As demand continues to grow and supply risks swell, a market for critical material recovery technology that enables recycling from end-of-life products and waste is rapidly emerging.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 25, 2025

Webinar: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels
Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Driving E-Mobility Forward: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels; An introduction to aerogels; Factors and regulations driving the increased focus on fire safety in EVs; Comparison of aerogel material types as EV fire protection materials and comparison with other fire protection materials; Market status and outlook for future market share of aerogels in EV applications
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 25, 2025

Sodium-ion Could Be The Next Step In Battery Technology
Sodium-ion batteries share similar electrochemical principles with lithium-ion but differ in cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, with ongoing development in cost-effective sodium-based alternatives. While sodium-ion technology faces challenges in achieving cost-competitiveness with lithium-ion, advancements in engineering and material innovation could enable it to serve as a complementary solution in specific applications.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 24, 2025

Security in Solid-State - IDTechEx Covers Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are emerging as a promising solution for advanced energy storage, offering a unique balance of performance characteristics that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. However, their widespread adoption will depend on overcoming challenges such as scalability, cost reduction, and addressing interfacial issues between the solid electrolyte and electrodes.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 20, 2025

Second-Life EV Batteries: A New Lease of Battery Life
Automotive and battery OEMs are responsible for collecting retired batteries, which is where the second-life battery value chain begins. Recycling processes may see critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel reclaimed by OEMs. However, the already somewhat established relationship between recyclers and manufacturers may prove tricky for repurposing companies to interrupt.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 20, 2025

Automotive: The Road to Commercialization of Self-Healing Materials
The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 19, 2025

The Evolution of the EV Battery Cover Towards Composites
IDTechEx discusses the pros and cons of composite EV battery covers, as well as innovations, current market adoption and an outlook for future adoption.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 19, 2025

Anode-less Lithium Metal: A Gateway to Maximizing Energy Density
Lithium metal batteries will form a significant portion of next-generation electric vehicle batteries. However, increasingly, lithium metal battery developers are taking the anode-less approach, constructing cells without lithium metal foils at the anode to reduce costs. Anode-less designs are poised to become a primary focus of commercialization for lithium metal battery developers.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 21, 2025

Li-ion Battery Recycling Market to Reach US$52B in Value by 2045
IDTechEx forecasts the Li-ion battery recycling market to grow to US$52B in value by 2045, given the increasing availability of retired Li-ion batteries over the coming decades. Key sources of feedstock will include electric vehicle batteries, and Li-ion batteries from energy storage systems, consumer electronics, alongside manufacturing scrap.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 17, 2025

The Efficiency and Energy Density of Lithium Metal Batteries
The lithium metal battery market is gaining ever-growing interest due to the enhanced energy density of lithium when compared with graphite anodes. This could be particularly important within one of the main applications for this technology, the electric vehicle market, which currently represents the largest sector for global battery demand.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 15, 2025

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Set to Become Billion-Dollar Industry
Lithium-sulfur is already seeing development across multiple continents and is expected to achieve mass production by 2033. IDTechEx predicts that by 2035, the lithium-sulfur market will exceed US$1.3 billion.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 11, 2025

The Battery Comeback - Second-Life EV Batteries
Second-life EV battery assessments can be carried out using diagnostic tools and software, with some newer approaches taking just ten minutes instead of a few hours with regular cycling methods. Second-life battery repurposing and accurate battery health assessments will become increasingly important alongside the growing availability of end-of-life (EOL) EV batteries.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 3, 2025

Next-Generation Battery Technologies Key to Accessing US$400b Market
The global market for Li-ion battery cells alone is forecast to exceed US$400 billion by 2035. This article highlights the importance of cathode materials and next-generation Li-ion technologies in improving battery performance and diversifying Li-ion battery material supply chains.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 2, 2025

Sodium-ion Batteries - Key Takeaways and Killer Applications
In the first of this new series, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Shazan Siddiqi caught up with Darren Tan, CEO of UNIGRID Battery, at Cambridge EnerTech's International Battery Seminar 2025 in Orlando, to discuss the evolving battery landscape.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 25, 2025

Webinar: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels
Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Driving E-Mobility Forward: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels; An introduction to aerogels; Factors and regulations driving the increased focus on fire safety in EVs; Comparison of aerogel material types as EV fire protection materials and comparison with other fire protection materials; Market status and outlook for future market share of aerogels in EV applications
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 24, 2025

Security in Solid-State - IDTechEx Covers Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are emerging as a promising solution for advanced energy storage, offering a unique balance of performance characteristics that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. However, their widespread adoption will depend on overcoming challenges such as scalability, cost reduction, and addressing interfacial issues between the solid electrolyte and electrodes.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 20, 2025

Automotive: The Road to Commercialization of Self-Healing Materials
The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 19, 2025

Anode-less Lithium Metal: A Gateway to Maximizing Energy Density
Lithium metal batteries will form a significant portion of next-generation electric vehicle batteries. However, increasingly, lithium metal battery developers are taking the anode-less approach, constructing cells without lithium metal foils at the anode to reduce costs. Anode-less designs are poised to become a primary focus of commercialization for lithium metal battery developers.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 18, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Global Sodium-Ion Battery Market
Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Sodium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Path to Commercial Maturity. The following aspects will be addressed: Impact of historically low lithium prices on sodium-ion's economic viability; Alternative value propositions beyond cost, including material availability and application-specific advantages; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; and IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 16, 2025

How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. In this article, IDTechEx discusses the different types of EV battery chemistry and its impact on thermal runaway safety.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 14, 2025

The Rising Significance of Raw Materials for the Li-Ion Industry
Battery raw materials are in the spotlight as lithium-ion demand surges alongside growing emphasis on sustainability. Variations in material emission intensities suggest that major decarbonization opportunities exist in raw materials sourcing.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 7, 2025

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 2, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Self-Healing Materials
Thursday 17 April 2025; Self-Healing Materials: Commercial Success or Academic Novelty? An introduction to self-healing materials and mechanisms; Materials science considerations for self-healing materials; Assessment of the applications driving self-healing materials R&D and the likelihood of commercial success
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 1, 2025

How European Critical Material Security Will Rely on Recycling
As demand continues to grow and supply risks swell, a market for critical material recovery technology that enables recycling from end-of-life products and waste is rapidly emerging.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 25, 2025

Sodium-ion Could Be The Next Step In Battery Technology
Sodium-ion batteries share similar electrochemical principles with lithium-ion but differ in cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, with ongoing development in cost-effective sodium-based alternatives. While sodium-ion technology faces challenges in achieving cost-competitiveness with lithium-ion, advancements in engineering and material innovation could enable it to serve as a complementary solution in specific applications.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 20, 2025

Second-Life EV Batteries: A New Lease of Battery Life
Automotive and battery OEMs are responsible for collecting retired batteries, which is where the second-life battery value chain begins. Recycling processes may see critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel reclaimed by OEMs. However, the already somewhat established relationship between recyclers and manufacturers may prove tricky for repurposing companies to interrupt.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Mar 19, 2025

The Evolution of the EV Battery Cover Towards Composites
IDTechEx discusses the pros and cons of composite EV battery covers, as well as innovations, current market adoption and an outlook for future adoption.