4 chemical engineering technologies were selected as the top 10 emerging technologies for 2026

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The 25th National \"Safety Production Month\" in 2026: Everyone talks about safety, and everyone knows how to handle emergencies; identifying and addressing risks and hazards. -------------------------------------------------- On June 23, the 17th Summer Davos Forum released the report \"Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026\", highlighting the key technologies that are most likely to reshape industrial landscapes, influence policy decisions, and transform society over the next three to five years. 　　Four of the top ten emerging technologies in the chemical industry are direct lithium extraction technology, passive radiative cooling materials, perfluoro/polyfluoroalkyl substance degradation technology, and precision fermentation technology. 　　Direct lithium extraction technology can complete the extraction of lithium from brine within a few hours, significantly reducing the time required by traditional processes which take months, while also minimizing water consumption and land use. This technology is expected to broaden the supply channels for key battery materials and enhance the stability of global supply chains. 　　Passive radiative cooling materials can reflect sunlight and dissipate heat into the atmosphere, thereby cooling buildings and equipment without any energy consumption. This not only reduces energy use but also enhances resilience to high-temperature environments. 　　Degradation technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hold promise for completely eliminating persistent pollutants from water bodies and the environment. The new treatment process can efficiently degrade perfluoro- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which have traditionally been difficult to remove using conventional methods and are also known as \"permanently persistent chemicals\". 　　Precision fermentation technology, which utilizes microorganisms to efficiently synthesize specific components and materials, can open up new, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly pathways for the production of food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. 　　In addition, the top ten emerging technologies also include the Internet of Everything grid, exosome-based drug delivery, personalized mRNA cancer vaccines, quantum simulation for drug discovery, world models, and lattice cryptography. 　　Stephan Mergenthaler, Executive Director of the World Economic Forum, said: “The technologies identified in the report all have the potential to exert a profound impact.” Overall, together they outline the macro trends of innovative development. These technologies give rise to new models in the fields of energy, healthcare, and manufacturing, and hold the potential to break away from conventional approaches, using technological solutions to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and serious diseases. ”