Energy & Decarbonization

IDTechEx's new report "Biomanufacturing Specialty Chemicals 2026-2036" examines the role of white biotechnology in producing specialty chemicals, focusing on food additives, cosmetic and personal care ingredients, pigments, and enzymes.

From the natural gas that underpins power generation to the carbon dioxide emissions driving the climate crisis, there is no denying gases have a significant impact on modern life. This IDTechEx article explores future technologies in power, mobility, and manufacturing enabled by the two lightest gases: hydrogen and helium.

Developments in the renewable energy sector are increasingly generating attention, as sustainability and decarbonization goals are becoming exponentially prevalent. This article covers new technologies from green hydrogen to nuclear fusion.

This brand-new IDTechEx report comprehensively examines advanced coatings technologies, including key developments, drivers and commercial activity throughout the coatings industry. It covers application technologies, alternative materials and key markets, including 10-year granular market forecasts.

In this article, IDTechEx explores the global landscape of the nuclear fusion industry. With billions already invested in this revolutionary energy technology, how do the strengths and weaknesses of the USA, China, and Europe stack up against each other in the race for fusion energy?

Material opportunities for electrolyzers for green hydrogen.

This article explores the key innovation trends for catalysts and membranes across the AEL, PEMEL, AEMEL, and SOEC water electrolysis technologies. This article draws on research from IDTechEx's report, "Materials for Green Hydrogen Production 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts".

The Li-ion battery recycling market is expanding rapidly through partnerships, funding, and new large-scale facilities using established recycling technologies to recover valuable materials. IDTechEx forecasts that the Li-ion battery recycling market will be valued at US$52B in 2045, but continued innovation and advancements in direct LIB recycling and battery-grade graphite recycling technologies will be crucial to realize this full value.

Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. This article covers the landscapes of green steel, green hydrogen, and the push for countries to achieve decarbonization goals.

IDTechEx estimates that the composite material market for green energy applications will reach US$78 billion by 2046.