Global Scans · Advanced Materials · Weekly Summary

• [New] If previously nanomedicine was about proving that lipid nanoparticles, polymer carriers, or smart nanoconstructs can deliver drugs, 2026 is about ensuring they do so safely, consistently, and under regulatory pressure. Azonano
• [New] By 2025, adoption of high performance composites is expected to accelerate, driven by demand for lighter, stronger materials. Direct Market Insights
• [New] Between 2030 and 2035, FMI anticipates another USD 6.3 billion in growth, supported by eco-friendly stabilizers and multi-polymer compatibility in electric vehicles and sustainable packaging. EIN Presswire
• A pilot project in the Netherlands and Germany will process plastics from 100 end-of-life vehicles by dismantling, shredding, and sorting them into 10 polymer types and vehicle parts. chemistryviews
• The next decade will see polymer stabilizers evolve into smart, multifunctional additives with real-time degradation monitoring. EIN Presswire
• By 2025, at least 5 major polymer suppliers will implement blockchain technology to ensure raw material traceability. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• The carbon fiber composites segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and other infrastructure from corrosion, and to slow the ageing of packaged food and medicines. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• The polymer industry is expected to have a good growth during the forecast period across many nations like Malaysia, Japan, India and China. Precedence Research
• Saudi Arabia is emerging as a regional leader, thanks to initiatives under its Vision 2030 plan that emphasize nanotechnology and composites for energy storage and lightweight transportation components. Precedence Research
• By product type, the composites segment is expected to expand at a remarkable CAGR rate from 2024 to 2034. Precedence Research
• More than $100 million will be directed toward scaling production of next-generation aerospace materials, including ceramic matrix composites and additive manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing. 3D Printing Industry
• The Netherlands is advancing with the Nationale Circulaire Plastic Norm (2027), introducing recycled and biobased polymer obligations. tno.nl/en
• The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035 as satellite - and rocket-enabled technologies become more prevalent, which translates into a lot of opportunity for composites. compositesworld
• Nanomaterials capable of purifying water, filtering air pollutants, and creating biodegradable composites present a direct opportunity to address global environmental challenges while generating commercial value. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence LLP
• Looking at the country breakdown, the German composite is expected at 49.1 vs. 48.5 in May and the French composites is expected to remain steady at 49.3 in May. Brown Brothers Harriman
• The Sustainable Polymer-based materials forecast to be utilized in automotive vehicles will remain below many of the stated targets of automotive companies at close to 18% by 2035. Idtechex
• Advanced materials manufacturers such as Alcoa Corporation, Arconic Corporation, Hexcel Corporation, and Toray Industries (TYO: 3402) could see rapid advancements in developing next-generation metals, ceramics, and composites. The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge
• In 2026, DARPA's NOM4D mission will send two science projects to orbit to prove out in-space fabrication of carbon fiber composites, and the assembly of large truss structures. Payload
• Sales of self-healing polymer are estimated to record a CAGR of 26.2% during the forecast period between 2024 and 2031. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 14 December 2025