To reach net-zero by 2050 targets, billions of tonnes of additional carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed in parallel with emissions reductions.

As of 2025, commercial fusion companies have raised over US$9 billion in investments, while governments are beginning to see fusion as the modern day 'space race'.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted considerable attention due to their structural diversity and functional versatility and are promising materials for various innovative technologies.

Concrete is the second most consumed resource in the world, following behind only water. It is a well-understood material with excellent properties, including its strength, robustness, and fire and water resistance. Because concrete will continue to be necessary for building new infrastructure as populations grow and urbanize, simply cutting down on construction isn't an option.

Bipolar plates (BPPs) distribute hydrogen and oxygen evenly throughout the fuel cell to carry out their respective roles as fuel and oxidant. The bipolar plate is also the point at which the generated electric current is collected - though they are only required to be installed in fuel cells with more than one cell.

Stationary energy storage technologies are seen growing on a global scale, with the introduction of new sustainability targets and investments from many of the major economies, including Germany, the UK, and India. IDTechEx's latest report, "Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2025-2035: Markets, Forecasts, Players, and Technologies", deep dives into what's happening in different regions and how the industry can expect to change over the next decade.

Virgin Atlantic was recently the first airline to fly a plane using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from London Heathrow to New York JFK. IDTechEx's report, "Sustainable Biofuels & E-Fuels Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Forecasts", explores how SAF can be produced in different ways, the key innovations taking place in the industry, as well as how regulators are pushing for SAF adoption and airlines are getting involved in the sector.

Giving EV batteries a second life maximizes their value, extends their lifetime before recycling, and contributes to a circular battery economy. However, first-life Li-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) prices have continued to reduce, which has made it increasingly difficult for repurposers to offer their second-life BESS technologies at cost competitive prices. Moreover, the lack of policies to incentivize the development of second-life EV battery technologies, and high costs of repurposing have led to only steady market growth in recent years across Europe and the US.

Photovoltaic technologies are gaining momentum as a result of solar power being one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources across the world. In 2021, solar installations were seen to overtake wind generation, and in 2023, approximately 450GW of new solar capacity was recorded. IDTechEx's report, "Perovskite Photovoltaic Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Trends", explores the rise of perovskite integration into the photovoltaic market alongside key players and forecasts within the sector.