Global Scans · Advanced Materials · Weekly Summary

• [New] Innovations in hybrid composites, recycling techniques and automated manufacturing processes will continue to enhance the appeal of carbon fiber. American Composites Manufacturers Association
• By product type, the composites segment is expected to expand at a remarkable CAGR rate from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• Thermoplastic composites, like PEEK (polyether aether ketone) and PEKK (polyether ketone ketone), offer high impact resistance, recyclability, and a higher potential for repair and reshaping. MDPI
• Lithium-ion batteries could sustain over 500 charge cycles without significant degradation, whereas Li-Polymer batteries tend to last about 300 cycles under similar conditions. THE BATTERY TIPS
• As nature has survived for billions of years, looking to nature for inspiration - biomimicry, might be the only sustainable solution to the planet's problem. PubMed Central (PMC)
• From self-healing materials to ultra-lightweight composites, the innovations emerging from 2025 will define the next century of space exploration. Apollo11Space
• Clemson University researchers created a new polymer, pTPADTP, that could make AI more energy-efficient and cost-effective by transforming how computers process and store information. Semiconductor Engineering
• The bio-polymer segment for MPE tubes is projected to grow at 14.3% CAGR through 2030, driven by regulations like the European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• A new biocompatible polymer that helps glue and repair tissue without causing damage - initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - might be a better way to heal wounds. New Atlas
• A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Researchers have investigated the use of modified Halpin-Tsai model to predict mechanical performance in polymer nanocomposites reinforced with spherical fillers. MDPI
• The increasing availability of biomimicry burgers in the USA (e.g. the Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger), including at major fast-food chains, represents one promising opportunity for replacement of red meat (in particular, beef) with more sustainable plant-based burgers. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Small-diameter vascular grafts will likely follow the success of 3D Systems' COAPTIUM nerve repair device, leveraging similar bioabsorbable polymer technologies for cardiovascular applications. Quick Market Pitch
• The bioabsorbable polymer conduits demonstrated 100% surgical success rates and restored patient mobility in clinical trials, with commercial rollout scheduled for 2026. Quick Market Pitch
• Most recently, BMW Group announced achieving a major breakthrough with the utilization of natural fiber composites, which will now be used for its series-production models following several years of development and in-depth research. Securities.io
• A report by management-consulting firm McKinsey on global plastics emphasises that if advanced recycling processes continue to evolve, recycled plastics would fulfil 4-8% of the total global polymer demand by 2030 and account for $40bn in capital investment over the next decade. Outlook Business
• Flexible display shipments requiring enhanced durability will exceed 250 million units annually by 2025, directly benefiting polymer adoption. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• Looking to 2030, the roadmap for architectural chitin composites includes further automation of manufacturing, integration with digital design and robotic assembly, and hybridization with other biomaterials for enhanced performance. Yokosuka
• In 2025 and the coming years, regulatory frameworks are expected to focus on integrating chitin composites into mainstream construction codes, particularly regarding fire resistance, structural integrity, and biodegradability. Yokosuka

Last updated: 14 September 2025