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 Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive materials responsible for the selective transportation of ions, and are necessary for applications including green hydrogen production, hydrogen fuel cells, and carbon capture. This article covers IDTechEx's research into the growing market and some of the main applications for ion exchange membranes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=6Fri, 10 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx analyst Daniel Parr discusses the outlook for materials in EV batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-electric-vehicle-battery-materials-video/34561?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-electric-vehicle-battery-materials-video/34561?rsst2id=6Wed, 08 Apr 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) China and the EU are currently leading the way for second-life (2L) electric vehicle (EV) battery application, but a collaboration between AI infrastructure company Crusoe and battery recycler and repurposer Redwood hints at shifting tides, and a potential new global frontrunner emerging.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/can-us-innovation-shift-the-second-life-ev-battery-landscape/34513?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/can-us-innovation-shift-the-second-life-ev-battery-landscape/34513?rsst2id=6Wed, 08 Apr 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies will be critical in achieving fast, efficient, and sustainable lithium production in order to meet battery demand. This article highlights the different types of DLE technology, how they compare to each other, and which technologies are anticipated to see greater market uptake.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/navigating-the-landscape-of-direct-lithium-extraction-technologies/34543?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/navigating-the-landscape-of-direct-lithium-extraction-technologies/34543?rsst2id=6Wed, 01 Apr 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) IDTechEx's new report "Batteries for Construction, Agriculture, & Mining Machines 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts" provides a deep-dive into the fast-growing markets for electric machinery in the off-highway industries of construction, agriculture, and mining. This includes critical insights into battery requirements for the diverse range of machines, which technologies can meet these requirements, detailed supply chain analysis, and granular 10-year forecasts which outline the growth of off-highway battery demand to reach 45 GWh by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-report-batteries-for-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines/34516?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-report-batteries-for-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines/34516?rsst2id=6Mon, 30 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Higher rates of critical material recovery are crucial to insulating supply chains from the introduction of export controls on highly geographically localised primary mineral sources. In this article, IDTechEx presents the valuable lessons that can be learned from the success of the platinum group metals recovery market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-recovery-revolution-sparked-by-platinum-group-metals/34502?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-recovery-revolution-sparked-by-platinum-group-metals/34502?rsst2id=6Wed, 25 Mar 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) The increased uptake of hydrogen as a fuel will begin to increase the sustainability across a number of sectors. This article explores how the steel and transportation industries in particular are amongst those expected to benefit most significantly from the use of low-carbon hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-decarbonizing-major-sectors/34500?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-decarbonizing-major-sectors/34500?rsst2id=6Tue, 24 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Lithium-ion cells are the fundamental technology underlying electrification in the automotive sector. The materials market for lithium-ion cells is broad and rapidly growing. This article explores cell material trends in EV batteries, and the material demand expected from commercialization of next-generation cell technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ev-li-ion-cell-materials-market-set-to-reach-us-154-billion-by-2036/34499?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ev-li-ion-cell-materials-market-set-to-reach-us-154-billion-by-2036/34499?rsst2id=6Tue, 24 Mar 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Short-duration battery technologies such as Li-ion and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries are typically used in data centers as part of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS). Data center operators also sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) to secure long-term, stable renewable energy at fixed prices, shielding them from price volatility. However, key shifts in both the energy storage technologies adopted and the long-term methods for power procurement for data centers may evolve over time. This article from IDTechEx covers shifts in the technologies adopted and business strategies data center operators may embrace over the coming years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-strategic-shift-in-data-center-power-and-energy-security/34488?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-strategic-shift-in-data-center-power-and-energy-security/34488?rsst2id=6Wed, 18 Mar 2026 ZZZc.nichols@idtechex.com (Conrad Nichols) The green energy market is increasingly drawing attention as sustainability motivations soar in line with regulation and environmental awareness. This article covers some of the companies exhibiting at JEC World 2026 in Paris, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple players within the composite market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=6Tue, 17 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) A complimentary collection of insights written by IDTechEx industry experts, covering key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=6Sun, 15 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Daniel Parr on Thursday 19th March for the expert-led webinar, "How EV Battery Material Trends Lead to Lower Prices and Increased Energy Density". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-ev-battery-material-trends/34472?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-ev-battery-material-trends/34472?rsst2id=6Thu, 12 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Daniel Parr on Thursday 12th March for the expert-led webinar, "Lithium-ion Batteries: Growing Demand, Falling Prices". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-lithium-ion-batteries-growing-demand-falling-prices/34442?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-lithium-ion-batteries-growing-demand-falling-prices/34442?rsst2id=6Thu, 05 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Batteries are used in data centers as part of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) to prevent data loss and to cover critical loads. However, as AI data centers become more prevalent, as does the need to manage the volatility in their power loads. This article from IDTechEx examines emerging battery technology trends for data centers.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-batteries-role-in-data-centers-will-evolve-and-impact-on-technology/34438?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-batteries-role-in-data-centers-will-evolve-and-impact-on-technology/34438?rsst2id=6Fri, 27 Feb 2026 ZZZc.nichols@idtechex.com (Conrad Nichols) The US' nascent lithium production capacity makes use of direct lithium extraction technologies to localize and secure battery supply chains. However, with political tensions around Greenland rising, this article explores how the recent discovery of hard rock lithium deposits in the region could reshape American lithium production.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-will-uncertainty-in-greenland-shape-american-lithium-production/34421?rsst2id=6https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-will-uncertainty-in-greenland-shape-american-lithium-production/34421?rsst2id=6Tue, 24 Feb 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani)