Energy Storage

Dry electrode processes are emerging as a lower cost, more sustainable method for electrode production. This article highlights what they are, why they are gaining traction, and what their rise means for Li-ion manufacturing and binder markets over the next 10 years.

The new IDTechEx report "Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles 2026-2036: Materials, Markets, and Technologies" analyses thermal management approaches for electric vehicle batteries, motors, power electronics, and the vehicle as a whole. A deep dive is taken into OEM strategies, materials, fluids, and technologies. 10 year granular market forecasts are included segmented by technology.

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.

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.

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.

Nuclei and sun-powered vehicles, emission-free data center ecosystems, and hydrogen-fuelled planes are just some of the potential building blocks of a cleaner energy future. This article explores the future possibilities of developing energy technologies.

Li-ion battery (LIB) recyclers have continued to gather large volumes of new funding, form new strategic partnerships, and commission large-scale facilities over the last few years. This article explores how tariffs and policy changes may affect the US market and analyzes the likelihood of EU LIB recyclers and automotive OEMs reaching minimum recycled contents targets as mandated by the EU Battery Regulation.

Conventional battery pack sensors measure the voltage, current and temperature of cells within the pack. However, it is increasingly clear that additional sensors would significantly enhance safety and allow for early warning and even prevention of thermal runaway, and in turn battery fires, in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). Gas sensors, pressure sensors, moisture sensors, humidity sensors and aerosol sensors can all play a role.

Webinar: The Growing Role of Gas Sensors in Battery Pack Systems Date: Thursday 10 July Presenter: Daniel Parr, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx

This article explores the transformative potential of solid-state batteries (SSBs), forecast to be a US$9 billion market by 2035, and provides an in-depth analysis of technological advances, manufacturing progress, commercialization challenges, and global supply chain shifts, particularly in electric vehicle and industrial applications.