https://www.advancedbatteriesresearch.com/tag/79/batteries IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 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=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/powering-humanoid-robots-with-critical-battery-technology/35291?rsst2id=79Thu, 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=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=79Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Thermal runaway and system safety are critical topics when it comes to using lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric vehicles. A key focus for the EV industry is the need to apply fire protection materials to prevent or delay thermal runaway propagating between cells and eventually outside of the battery pack. With growing regulatory momentum and safety standards, this article from IDTechEx looks at the outlook for fire protection materials market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries-to-exceed-us-10b-by-2037/35254?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries-to-exceed-us-10b-by-2037/35254?rsst2id=79Wed, 09 Sep 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) The battery sector is rapidly growing in multiple directions, with battery storage technologies expected to be responsible for powering many major sectors including data centers and 6G power stations, and solid-state batteries gaining increasing amounts of attention for their safer chemistries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/battery-storage-for-data-centers-and-safer-with-solid-state-batteries/35201?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/battery-storage-for-data-centers-and-safer-with-solid-state-batteries/35201?rsst2id=79Thu, 27 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With human-like arms and legs, humanoid robots have recently been taking advantage of their stature to compete in the World Humanoid Games in China beginning on Saturday. IDTechEx's research uncovers the technologies that make these robots move.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoids-compete-like-humans-at-the-world-humanoid-games/35200?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoids-compete-like-humans-at-the-world-humanoid-games/35200?rsst2id=79Wed, 26 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As part of the device miniaturization trend happening worldwide, consumer electronics are becoming increasingly streamlined, with conductive inks, flexible batteries, and other technologies making this possible.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-inks-and-bendy-batteries-printed-and-flexible-electronics/35118?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-inks-and-bendy-batteries-printed-and-flexible-electronics/35118?rsst2id=79Tue, 11 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Electric vehicles are continuing to play a vital role in decarbonizing the transport industry as they help with the shift away from fossil fuel reliance with their utilization of battery technologies. This article covers micro EVs, materials, and thermal management.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=79Thu, 06 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The demand for products and services with more sustainable credibility is driving innovations across materials sectors, including gas separation membranes, composite materials for green energy, and next-generation feedstocks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=79Thu, 30 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With graphene having been coined a 'wonder material' and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) serving niche and emerging applications, IDTechEx uncovers material truths in the form of research data that show the highlights and lowlights of these two advanced materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=79Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With data centers being one of the largest contributors to global emissions and high energy usage, they are gaining attention, with regulations and renewable energy options becoming increasingly discussed within the sector. This article covers details across the data center ecosystem, including sustainability movements and battery storage.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=79Fri, 17 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The ability to print electronics has revolutionized the miniaturization capabilities of technology. This article covers how streamlined, discreet, and flexible electronics are creating waves through the wearables and consumer device markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=79Mon, 06 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Maintaining optimum operating temperatures for applications where overheating and thermal runaway might be a risk is the role of thermal management technologies, which can vary greatly in approach depending on application type. This article covers thermal management for BESS and EVs.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=79Wed, 01 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Future battery technologies beyond just NMC and LFP will be critical to the electrification of many off-highway machines. This article highlights which technologies are able to meet the unique demands of such machines and are expected to see greater adoption in the future off-highway market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-battery-technologies-accelerate-off-highway-electrification/34771?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-battery-technologies-accelerate-off-highway-electrification/34771?rsst2id=79Tue, 26 May 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) The rise in demand for data center usage in line with increasing high-performance computing and AI applications can create negative environmental effects. This article covers solutions to increasing sustainability surrounding data centers, and battery storage technologies that can remove some reliance on energy from fossil fuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=79Tue, 12 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The desired use of graphene and carbon nanotubes in additive applications for their high-conductive qualities qualify them as some of the most promising advanced materials. This article covers next-generation technologies and predictions for increased growth.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-growth-of-graphene-and-revolutionary-cnts-with-idtechex/34704?rsst2id=79https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-growth-of-graphene-and-revolutionary-cnts-with-idtechex/34704?rsst2id=79Fri, 08 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)