IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Humanoid robots have seen recent movement from prototypes to actual deployments, where they can be used in real life commercial applications. IDTechEx covers the technologies behind what makes humanoids move, including sensor types and actuators, as well as key current trends within the market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/perception-tactility-and-trends-in-humanoids-with-idtechex/35427?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/perception-tactility-and-trends-in-humanoids-with-idtechex/35427?rsst2id=Fri, 09 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Living in a home that harnesses the power of nature is becoming increasingly possible. Sourcing power from solar energy and using bioplastics and chemicals made from bio-sources are just some examples of how sustainable switches in everyday life could contribute to a healthier environment.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sun-powered-cars-and-seaweed-plastic-picnics-sustainable-homes/35417?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sun-powered-cars-and-seaweed-plastic-picnics-sustainable-homes/35417?rsst2id=Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) There are a diverse range of business models available for carbon dioxide utilization products. In this article, IDTechEx explores the CO₂U policy landscape and explores its impact on the CCUS business case.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/regulation-and-policy-support-for-carbon-dioxide-utilization/35416?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/regulation-and-policy-support-for-carbon-dioxide-utilization/35416?rsst2id=Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Diesel mining machines make up over 1% of all global emissions and their electrification will be key to addressing sustainability goals of countries and individual companies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-vehicles-in-mining-overview-video/35415?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-vehicles-in-mining-overview-video/35415?rsst2id=Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Brandon Frost on Thursday October 15 for the expert-led webinar, "Powering Humanoid Robots: Current and Future Battery Technologies". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-batteries-for-humanoid-robots/35369?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-batteries-for-humanoid-robots/35369?rsst2id=Thu, 08 Oct 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Ammonia underpins global food production, but its century-old manufacturing process remains energy-intensive and heavily dependent on fossil fuels. This article explores emerging technologies aiming to reshape ammonia production, from green and blue ammonia to electrochemical, geologic, and chemical looping pathways.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-haber-bosch-emerging-ammonia-production-methods/35412?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-haber-bosch-emerging-ammonia-production-methods/35412?rsst2id=Wed, 07 Oct 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) On 25 September 2026, IDTechEx Senior Analyst Shihao Fu attended, by invitation, a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the event brought together guests from across the UK and Chinese communities.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=Wed, 07 Oct 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Industrial biomanufacturing has existed for some time as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical manufacturing, and is becoming increasingly necessary in establishing strong, sustainable supply chains for a number of industries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/curating-cells-and-engineering-sustainability-with-biomanufacturing/35400?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/curating-cells-and-engineering-sustainability-with-biomanufacturing/35400?rsst2id=Tue, 06 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Lithium is a naturally occurring metal sourced for its demand across numerous applications, especially in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. IDTechEx's looks at the latest research into the methods of lithium extraction and its most common applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/at-the-heart-of-batteries-extracting-lithium-with-dle/35399?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/at-the-heart-of-batteries-extracting-lithium-with-dle/35399?rsst2id=Tue, 06 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx analyst Matthew Fall covers the regulatory landscape for PFAS, in addition to current and emerging treatment technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-evolving-pfas-regulatory-landscape-video-overview/35392?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-evolving-pfas-regulatory-landscape-video-overview/35392?rsst2id=Mon, 05 Oct 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) With the mining industry transitioning from diesel to electric machines, this article highlights the key drivers that will further machine electrification, the key challenges that have hampered adoption to date, and the direction the market may take over the next 20 years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-mining-vehicles-set-to-become-a-us-27-billion-global-market/35384?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-mining-vehicles-set-to-become-a-us-27-billion-global-market/35384?rsst2id=Thu, 01 Oct 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Thomas Bithell on Thursday October 8 for the expert-led webinar, "Resilient Semiconductor and Electronics Supply Chains: How Do Sustainability Aims Fit In?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-resilient-semiconductor-and-electronics-supply-chains/35368?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-resilient-semiconductor-and-electronics-supply-chains/35368?rsst2id=Thu, 01 Oct 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Bio-based chemicals can be produced through fundamentally different manufacturing routes, yet these distinctions are often overlooked. Understanding where biology ends and chemistry begins is becoming increasingly important as companies evaluate cost, scalability, and sustainability across the bioeconomy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bio-based-and-biomanufactured-routes-to-renewable-chemicals/35383?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bio-based-and-biomanufactured-routes-to-renewable-chemicals/35383?rsst2id=Wed, 30 Sep 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) Biofuels are necessary in helping to decarbonize the entire transport sector, from which around 20% of global emissions are generated. From bioethanol for cars to SAF for planes, the entire fuel market is being re-evaluated in a light of sustainability.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biofuels-made-from-waste-and-turning-alcohol-to-jet-fuel/35382?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biofuels-made-from-waste-and-turning-alcohol-to-jet-fuel/35382?rsst2id=Wed, 30 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The global Li-ion BESS market has continued to grow rapidly, with annual GWh deployments more than tripling in 2025 compared with 2023. Key players continue to capture significant market share, while the increasingly competitive utility-scale landscape is becoming harder for newer entrants to penetrate. While policy and financing are evolving to support BESS procurement and project investment, new challenges are also emerging across the value chain. This article highlights the key trends, drivers and challenges shaping the global Li-ion BESS market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-li-ion-bess-market-to-reach-us-135b-by-2037/35374?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-li-ion-bess-market-to-reach-us-135b-by-2037/35374?rsst2id=Mon, 28 Sep 2026 ZZZc.nichols@idtechex.com (Conrad Nichols)