https://www.advancedmaterialsworld.com/tag/4/advanced-materials IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Creating electronic products that can still be streamlined and use as few materials as possible is one goal for the printed electronics industry. IDTechEx's portfolio of Printed & Flexible Electronics Research Reports and Subscriptions covers in-mold electronics and conductive inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-ime-and-conductive-inks-in-printed-electronics/35266?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-ime-and-conductive-inks-in-printed-electronics/35266?rsst2id=4Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Felix Wei on Thursday September 17 for the expert-led webinar, "100 Years of PHAs: Is Biomanufacturing Finally Ready for Take-Off?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-is-biomanufacturing-finally-ready-for-take-off/35262?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-is-biomanufacturing-finally-ready-for-take-off/35262?rsst2id=4Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The price of crude oil once again spiked to over US$100/barrel on September 9th 2026, with crude oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz being highly restricted since conflict in the Middle East began in March. IDTechEx believes that these developments provide a significant growth driver for the bioplastics industry in 2026 and beyond.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-soaring-oil-prices-trigger-a-bioplastics-boom/35255?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-soaring-oil-prices-trigger-a-bioplastics-boom/35255?rsst2id=4Wed, 09 Sep 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) 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=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries-to-exceed-us-10b-by-2037/35254?rsst2id=4Wed, 09 Sep 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Industrial biomanufacturing is outgrowing its dependence on corn- and sugarcane-derived feedstocks, with lignocellulosic biomass and C1 gases like methane and CO₂ emerging as scalable, lower-cost alternatives. This shift is set to reduce land-use competition, improve sustainability, and unlock new cost reduction opportunities across the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-happens-when-biomanufacturing-kicks-its-sugar-habit/35237?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-happens-when-biomanufacturing-kicks-its-sugar-habit/35237?rsst2id=4Mon, 07 Sep 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) IDTechEx's portfolio of Advanced Materials & Critical Minerals Research Reports is one of its most diverse, covering the latest developments across many advanced materials including conductive inks, graphene, and more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-tiny-scale-of-advanced-materials-conductive-inks-and-graphene/35224?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-tiny-scale-of-advanced-materials-conductive-inks-and-graphene/35224?rsst2id=4Thu, 03 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) While the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has increased petrochemical prices, bioplastics remain consistently more expensive than conventional fossil plastics. In this article, IDTechEx explores how new legislation is required for bioplastics to overcome the green premium and grow their market share by providing secure demand for new capacity expansions by key bioplastics players worldwide.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-vs-the-green-premium-can-legislation-close-the-cost-gap/35222?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-vs-the-green-premium-can-legislation-close-the-cost-gap/35222?rsst2id=4Wed, 02 Sep 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) This article explores the emergence of alternative conductive inks for printed electronics. The rising cost of raw and bulk silver is causing the inflation of conductive inks that rely on silver flakes as a conductive element, and alternatives such as copper ink and carbon inks are being developed.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-silver-finish-second-in-the-conductive-inks-race/35220?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-silver-finish-second-in-the-conductive-inks-race/35220?rsst2id=4Wed, 02 Sep 2026 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) IDTechEx analyst Dr Haynes assesses the alternatives to fossil-based plastics in this brief video.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-production-to-reach-14-5-million-tonnes-per-annum-by-2036/35001?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-production-to-reach-14-5-million-tonnes-per-annum-by-2036/35001?rsst2id=4Mon, 17 Aug 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR) will begin rolling out from August 2026, introducing stricter requirements for packaging recyclability, recycled content, transparency, and producer responsibility across the EU. Chemical recycling is expected to play an important role in helping companies comply with these rules by enabling difficult-to-recycle materials, such as multilayer packaging and mixed plastic waste, to be processed into valuable recycled feedstocks. The regulation also establishes ambitious recycled-content targets through 2040, strengthening the case for mass balance accounting approaches that support chemically recycled materials. IDTechEx believes these regulatory changes are likely to be a major driver for the growth and adoption of chemical recycling technologies in the coming decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-does-chemical-recycling-fit-in-the-ppwr/35139?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-does-chemical-recycling-fit-in-the-ppwr/35139?rsst2id=4Mon, 17 Aug 2026 ZZZj.carey@idtechex.com (Joe Carey) The production capacity for low-carbon ammonia will grow to 56.5 million tonnes in 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-carbon-ammonia-outlook-video/35037?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-carbon-ammonia-outlook-video/35037?rsst2id=4Wed, 12 Aug 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) 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=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-inks-and-bendy-batteries-printed-and-flexible-electronics/35118?rsst2id=4Tue, 11 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Cobalt-chromium (CoCr) has long been the gold standard for articulating surfaces in hip and knee implants, but concerns over metal ion release are driving a wave of alternative materials. This article explores how ceramics, ceramic coatings, ceramicized metals, and PEEK are positioning to challenge CoCr's dominance.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-race-to-replace-cocr-in-hip-and-knee-implants/35105?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-race-to-replace-cocr-in-hip-and-knee-implants/35105?rsst2id=4Wed, 05 Aug 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) 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=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=4Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The surge in silver prices is placing increasing pressure on conductive ink manufacturers to develop alternative solutions for printed electronic applications, either with different conductive elements or lower silver content. This article details the technical challenges involved in developing a new ink formulation.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=4Tue, 21 Jul 2026 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien)