IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyzers (AEMEL) combines the cost advantages of alkaline electrolysis with the operational flexibility of PEMEL, but limited system lifetime remains the key barrier to commercialization. This article explores AEMEL's technological advantages, key development challenges, and its potential role in the future green hydrogen market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bridging-cost-and-performance-in-green-hydrogen/35300?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bridging-cost-and-performance-in-green-hydrogen/35300?rsst2id=Fri, 18 Sep 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) Recent updates within the wearables sector are bringing futuristic visions to life. From AR smart glasses with real-time narration to smart gumshields that measure impact, the wearables sector is expanding to cover a multitude of markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Humanoid robots offer the potential to deliver significant benefits to world economies and society as a whole, but their revolution needs to be powered. Selecting the right battery will be key to delivering productive humanoid robots, enabling greater autonomy and supporting their overall market adoption. This article highlights the various battery requirements of humanoid robots and the technologies best suited to meet their operational demands.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/powering-humanoid-robots-with-critical-battery-technology/35291?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/powering-humanoid-robots-with-critical-battery-technology/35291?rsst2id=Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZb.frost@idtechex.com (Brandon Frost) Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Noah El Alami on Thursday September 24 for the expert-led webinar, "Sensor Innovations in the Humanoid Robot Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-sensor-innovations-in-the-humanoid-robot-market/35263?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-sensor-innovations-in-the-humanoid-robot-market/35263?rsst2id=Wed, 16 Sep 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The EU is in the process of drawing a red line through PFAS. In the USA, that line is red, blue, and constantly shifting. By the end of 2026, the final opinion of the European Chemical Agency's Socio-Economic Analysis Committee will be submitted. The European Commission will then propose laws to restrict the use of all PFAS across all industries, with certain applications receiving time-limited derogations if PFAS-free alternatives are not available. Across the Atlantic, the EPA, under the Trump administration, has committed to rolling back Biden-era maximum contaminant levels for some PFAS in drinking water, focusing instead on PFAS removal and destruction technology. IDTechEx expects global yearly spending on PFAS treatment for water, led by the USA, to reach US$3.45 billion by 2037. PFAS regulations in the USA vary significantly by state, with stark contrasts across party lines.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/your-zip-code-your-passport-your-pfas-fate-eu-and-us-regulations/35285?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/your-zip-code-your-passport-your-pfas-fate-eu-and-us-regulations/35285?rsst2id=Tue, 15 Sep 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) 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=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-ime-and-conductive-inks-in-printed-electronics/35266?rsst2id=Fri, 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=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-is-biomanufacturing-finally-ready-for-take-off/35262?rsst2id=Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) As geopolitical tensions, climate change, and AI-driven demand place unprecedented pressure on electronics supply chains, manufacturers are increasingly balancing efficiency with resilience and sustainability. This article explores some of the technologies, materials, and strategies shaping the future of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-and-resilience-semiconductors-and-electronics/35261?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-and-resilience-semiconductors-and-electronics/35261?rsst2id=Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) Hydrogen is one natural gas that is proving to be a great source of renewable energy as far as decarbonization goals are concerned. Fuel cell vehicles, stationary fuel cells, and green hydrogen production are amongst the areas covered in IDTechEx's portfolio of Hydrogen Research Reports and Subscriptions.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/whats-happening-with-hydrogen-across-major-sectors/35260?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/whats-happening-with-hydrogen-across-major-sectors/35260?rsst2id=Thu, 10 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The solar energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Rather than simply trying to replace incumbent silicon panels on standard metrics, perovskite photovoltaics are carving out entirely new markets by offering fundamentally differentiated value.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-lab-to-fab-the-manufacturing-and-scalability-race-in-perovskite/35258?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-lab-to-fab-the-manufacturing-and-scalability-race-in-perovskite/35258?rsst2id=Thu, 10 Sep 2026 ZZZx.he@IDTechEx.com (Dr Xiaoxi He) PIC transceivers are fast-becoming essential tools in the AI revolution, where they speed up connections between nodes in data centers whilst reducing power consumption, allowing larger AI models to be trained and executed. However, unlike purely electrical integrated circuits, PICs require the integration of a III-V semiconductor to function as the laser because silicon does not lase. As of 2026 the dominant material choice is Indium Phosphide (InP).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/indium-phosphide-the-vital-iii-v-semiconductor-for-photonics/35257?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/indium-phosphide-the-vital-iii-v-semiconductor-for-photonics/35257?rsst2id=Thu, 10 Sep 2026 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) 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=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-soaring-oil-prices-trigger-a-bioplastics-boom/35255?rsst2id=Wed, 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=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fire-protection-materials-for-ev-batteries-to-exceed-us-10b-by-2037/35254?rsst2id=Wed, 09 Sep 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) In this video IDTechEx explores the megatrends for more sustainable data centers.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/approaches-to-make-ai-data-centers-more-sustainable-video/35236?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/approaches-to-make-ai-data-centers-more-sustainable-video/35236?rsst2id=Mon, 07 Sep 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope)