DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance ER, a physician-owned, freestanding emergency room serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community, is celebrating fall with its annual Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Patients, families, and neighbors are invited to stop by and vote for their favorite pumpkin during the contest's public voting period.

On September 16, undecorated pumpkins went on display in the lobbies of Advance ER's Park Cities and Preston Hollow/Galleria locations, kicking off a 14-day period where Advance ER staff transformed them into spooktacular creations ahead of the community voting period.

Vote for Your Favorite: October 5–11

Starting Monday, October 5, community members are invited to visit either lobby to view the decorated pumpkins and fill out a ballot for their favorite. Voting ends on Sunday, October 11. If you're looking for a fun way to kick off the Halloween season with your family, this is it! Kids can enjoy candy and small gifts during voting week, and adults will receive a complimentary first-aid kit for the car (limit one per family).

The first five children at each location who come in to vote will receive a free squishy toy (limit one per family).

Winners will be announced on Advance ER's social media channels on October 15.

Awards include:

- First Place – "The Showstopper"

- Second Place – "The Crowd-Pleaser"

- Third Place – "The Heart-Warmer"

- Team Collaboration Award

- Patient Favorite

- Most Creative Name

After the contest, the decorated pumpkins will be donated to local elementary schools and libraries, spreading a little "pumpkin spice" throughout the community. Advance ER is grateful to its staff for the creativity and spirit they bring to this tradition every year.

"I look forward to the pumpkin decorating contest every year," said Teresa Di Falco, Marketing and Community Development Leader at Advance ER. "Getting to connect with local families and neighbors is truly special, and it's a great way to usher in the holiday season."

Advance ER Supports Community Partners of Dallas

In addition to the pumpkin decorating contest, the team at Advance ER is once again partnering with Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) for the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch and Change is Good initiative, running October 1 through November 1 at NorthPark Center. Make sure not to miss the carnival on October 4th; admission is free to the public, with lots of rides and family fun (tickets available now).

This event is just one part of Advance ER's year-round commitment to supporting CPD: each month, Advance ER donates comfort items, including backpacks filled with glow-in-the-dark blankets and pillows to bring warmth, security, and comfort to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma.

About Advance ER

Advance ER is a physician-owned, freestanding emergency room serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community with locations in Park Cities and Preston Hollow/Galleria. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Advance ER provides comprehensive emergency care for adults and children, including on-site laboratory testing, advanced imaging, and rapid diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical emergencies.

Advance ER is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through health education initiatives, volunteerism, and local partnerships. Community members who would like to join Advance ER in making a difference can follow the organization's Community Involvement page.

Also, don't miss Advance ER's Dr. Michael Chiang and Teresa DiFalco, Marketing & Community Involvement Leader on the latest episode of the Rockstar Launcher Podcast!

To learn more about Advance ER, visit https://www.advanceer.com/. Follow Advance ER on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with physician and staff community and volunteer initiatives.

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Teresa DiFalco

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Phone: 972-DOCTORS

Email: [email protected]

www.advanceer.com 

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Frost & Sullivan Launches Top Performers Program to Spotlight Overlooked, High-Performing College Programs

New program combines independent market analysis, program-level insights, and ongoing visibility support to help institutions strengthen student recruitment and help students identify best-fit, high-impact programs

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan today announced the launch of its Top Performers program, designed to create more recognition and visibility for colleges and universities in the United States that might be off the radar for many students. The program delivers a fact-based analysis of programs, graduate earnings, licensure outcomes, peer context, and career market indicators. The program addresses a critical market need for unbiased, program-level, location-based ROI analysis, which is currently lacking.

Location-based research recognizes that most students attend college within 50 miles of where they live. Most students are comparing a handful of colleges within driving distance of their current residence, and their primary motivation tends to be the program's economic outcomes. National rankings aren't relevant to most college students, and convoluted metrics used to rank colleges do not address the primary economic motive.

Frost & Sullivan's Top Performers program is an independent, data-driven research program that focuses on an institution's academic programs and the performance of their graduates, rather than an analysis of the entire institution. It identifies high-performing programs at local and regional colleges and universities whose programs are often overlooked by prospective students in the area. Many small- to mid-size institutions' programs have limited regional visibility, which can constrain awareness among prospective students.

"Colleges and universities are competing for students in a market that is changing quickly, with AI answer engines adding a new dimension to how prospective students discover and evaluate their options. Many institutions have strong programs that are not visible beyond a 10-mile radius from campus," said Brian Cotton, Senior Vice President, Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan. "Our Top Performers program gives institutions an independent way to identify programs with real market potential and provide prospective students with clearer evidence of why those programs stand out. This independent verification of top-performing programs results in a positive impact for the college, the students, and the region."

An institution's brand is one of its most valuable assets, but institution-level awareness does not always reflect the strength of individual academic programs. Frost & Sullivan's research is designed to uncover high-performing programs that may have limited visibility and provide independent evidence of their performance and market relevance.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Pipeline Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company's Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO's Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritize, and execute transformational growth strategies.

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- The project brings essential infrastructure to a fast-growing region in the U.S.1, aimed to support economic growth and mobility

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, announces that commercial close has been reached with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes in Nashville. This milestone establishes the contractual framework for one of Tennessee's most transformative transportation initiatives, marking the state's largest single capital investment and first public-private partnership in its history.

Under the agreement, the Ferrovial-led DriveTN consortium will finance, design, build, operate and maintain the lanes under a 50-year concession that will begin once open to traffic. In August 2026, TDOT selected the DriveTN consortium, of which Transurban and Tikehau Star Infra are also part, to deliver the project.

The I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project will add new lanes in both directions along a 26-mile stretch of I-24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The choice lanes are designed to provide more reliable travel times, even during peak periods, while helping improve traffic flow in the general-purpose lanes.

Beyond improving mobility, the project is expected to drive economic growth, create jobs and opportunities for local businesses, strengthen local communities, and deliver lasting value that supports the region's continued success.

1 According to US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a leading global infrastructure company transforming highways, airports, and energy around the world. Its distinctive integrated business model supports the entire lifecycle of complex projects, from design and financing to construction, operation and maintenance. Ferrovial has a global presence and employs more than 22,500 people worldwide. North America is Ferrovial's growth engine, where it developed and is currently operating five Express Lanes across Texas, North Carolina and Virginia, and is managing the 407 ETR highway in Toronto, Canada. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.

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Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney Co-Authors Third Edition of The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law

PHOENIX, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigration law increasingly intersects with criminal law, creating consequences that can extend far beyond a criminal sentence. A new edition of The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, co-authored by nationally recognized immigration law attorney Robert J. McWhirter and Phoenix criminal defense attorney Joshua Kolsrud, is designed to help lawyers navigate those intersections.

"Immigration law now reaches nearly every criminal courtroom in America, and most criminal lawyers were never trained in it," said Kolsrud. "This book closes that gap." This new edition answers some 700 questions that defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges confront every day.

"Bob McWhirter literally wrote the book on this subject, and criminal lawyers have relied on it for 25 years," explains Kolsrud. "For the third edition, we kept what worked: plain questions and plain answers. We then updated every chapter, statute, and case to reflect how much the law has changed since 2006."

The book covers state enforcement, border searches, the immigration fallout of a plea, aggravated felonies and federal immigration crimes, including smuggling, harboring, marriage fraud, employment offenses, document fraud, and illegal entry and reentry from arrest through sentencing. Fully updated for the first time in 20 years, it reflects Padilla, Loper Bright and today's enforcement climate.

For Kolsrud, the subject is closely connected to his own career. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, he spent 14 years as a prosecutor at the state, federal and international levels, including serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and working along the U.S.-Mexico border involving major crimes, drug cartels and human trafficking.

Today, Kolsrud practices criminal defense and immigration law, where he often sees how a charge or plea agreement can affect a client's immigration status.

"In Arizona, immigration questions come up in my cases every week, so I know how much rides on getting them right. A plea that looks like a win can cost a client the country they call home. This book exists so any lawyer, anywhere, can spot that trap before it closes."

Kolsrud has handled more than 3,500 federal cases and 100 trials during a legal career spanning more than 18 years. He graduated summa cum laude from ASU's Barrett Honors College and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. He leads Kolsrud Law Offices in Phoenix. www.KolsrudLawOffices.com

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PUNE, India, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Battery Electrolyte Market was valued at USD 12.22 Billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2026 to 2034, reaching USD 50.98 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

Global Battery Electrolyte Market

The Global Battery Electrolyte Market Report 2025 provides a detailed analysis of market trends, lithium-ion battery demand, electrolyte consumption, electric vehicle production, energy storage deployment, raw material trends, competitive strategies, and forecasts through 2034. Battery electrolytes are essential to rechargeable batteries because they enable ion movement and directly affect charging efficiency, battery life, thermal stability, and safety. The market is expanding beyond conventional liquid electrolytes as manufacturers explore gel electrolytes, solid electrolytes, advanced lithium salts, specialty solvents, and additives. Battery producers are also working with electrolyte suppliers to improve fast-charging capability, energy density, temperature performance, and cycle life. Demand remains strong across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, energy storage systems, industrial equipment, and telecommunications.

The Global Battery Electrolyte Market is growing as electric vehicle production, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, renewable energy deployment, and grid-scale storage expand worldwide. Global EV battery deployment reached 1.2 TWh in 2025, rising by almost 30% from 2024, while EVs represented more than 70% of total battery deployment. Battery storage additions also reached 108 GW in 2025, supporting demand for liquid electrolytes, lithium salts, solvents, additives, and advanced electrolyte materials. Electric vehicles remain the largest application area, while energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important for renewable energy integration, grid balancing, and backup power. Demand for faster charging, longer cycle life, improved thermal stability, and higher energy density is further shaping electrolyte development.

Innovation in the Battery Electrolyte Market is being driven by solid-state batteries, sulfide electrolytes, high-voltage formulations, fast-charging technologies, advanced additives, localized manufacturing, and improved battery safety. Leading companies are investing in new electrolyte plants, pilot production lines, advanced materials, and next-generation battery technologies. Shenzhen Capchem Technology is expanding manufacturing in Malaysia and the United States, while Solid Power is advancing sulfide electrolyte production for solid-state batteries. Mitsui Kinzoku is supporting all-solid-state battery commercialization, and Mitsubishi Chemical is using advanced electrolyte design and AI-based research to improve battery performance. Continued investment in electric mobility, energy storage, battery manufacturing, and localized supply chains is expected to create new opportunities through 2034.

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The Global Battery Electrolyte Market is entering a stronger growth phase as electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable power increase demand for advanced battery systems. Fast-charging and solid-state technologies are pushing manufacturers toward safer electrolytes with longer cycle life, higher energy density, and better thermal performance. Localized battery production is also strengthening regional supply chains. Maximize Market Research highlights the key trends shaping the market through 2034.

Global Battery Electrolyte Market Size & Forecast

Global Battery Electrolyte Market Trends & Insights

- Solid-state electrolyte development is gaining momentum as battery manufacturers look for safer batteries with higher energy density, better thermal stability, and longer operating life. Companies are advancing sulfide and other solid electrolyte technologies to support the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries, creating new opportunities for next-generation electrolyte materials.

- Electric vehicle battery expansion continues to reshape electrolyte demand. Global EV battery deployment reached 1.2 TWh in 2025, rising by almost 30% from 2024, while EVs accounted for more than 70% of total battery deployment. This growth is supporting higher consumption of liquid electrolytes and related materials across passenger vehicles, electric two-wheelers, and commercial EVs.

- Grid-scale energy storage is becoming an increasingly important demand source for the Battery Electrolyte Market. Global battery storage additions reached 108 GW in 2025, with around 80% of new capacity deployed at utility scale. Growing renewable energy integration is increasing the need for electrolytes that can support longer cycle life, improved safety, and reliable performance in large-scale storage systems.

- Localized electrolyte manufacturing and regional supply-chain expansion are becoming more important. Shenzhen Capchem Technology expanded its production footprint through projects in Malaysia and the United States, reflecting growing efforts to bring battery-material production closer to EV and energy-storage manufacturing centers. Local supply is becoming increasingly important for reducing logistics risk and strengthening battery supply-chain security.

- Asia Pacific remains the leading region in the Global Battery Electrolyte Market, supported by large-scale lithium-ion battery production, electric vehicle manufacturing, consumer electronics, and energy storage deployment. China accounted for more than 80% of global battery cell production in 2025, while Japan and South Korea continue to support market development through advanced battery technologies and solid-state battery research.

Global Battery Electrolyte Market Dynamics

Rapid EV and Energy Storage Expansion Drives Market Growth

The rapid expansion of electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems is a major driver of the Global Battery Electrolyte Market. Global EV battery deployment reached 1.2 TWh in 2025, while battery storage additions reached 108 GW. This growth is increasing demand for liquid electrolytes, lithium salts, solvents, additives, and other advanced electrolyte materials used across EVs, renewable energy storage, consumer electronics, and industrial battery systems.

Raw Material Price Volatility Restrains Market Growth

The Battery Electrolyte Market remains exposed to fluctuations in the prices and availability of lithium salts, solvents, and specialty additives. Lithium hexafluorophosphate was priced at USD 6,672 per metric ton in China and USD 8,120 per metric ton in the U.S. in September 2025. Rising raw material, energy, logistics, and supply-chain costs can increase production expenses and put pressure on electrolyte manufacturers and battery producers.

Advanced Electrolytes and Energy Storage Create New Opportunities

The growth of renewable energy storage is creating new opportunities for advanced electrolyte technologies. Around 80% of new battery storage capacity added in 2025 was deployed at utility scale, increasing the need for safer batteries with longer cycle life and better thermal performance. Solid electrolytes, sulfide electrolytes, fast-charging formulations, high-voltage systems, and advanced additives are gaining attention as manufacturers develop next-generation batteries for EV and grid-storage applications.

Changing Battery Chemistries Create Market Challenges

Battery manufacturers are demanding faster charging, higher energy density, longer operating life, and improved thermal safety, creating technical challenges for electrolyte suppliers. Formulations must perform reliably across different temperatures, charging conditions, and battery chemistries while remaining cost competitive. LFP batteries accounted for around 90% of global battery-storage deployments in 2025, highlighting how quickly chemistry preferences can change and requiring suppliers to continuously adapt their electrolyte technologies. 

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Global Battery Electrolyte Market Segmentation

The Global Battery Electrolyte Market is segmented by Electrolyte Type, Battery Type, Material, Application, and Region. Rising demand for lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, advanced battery materials, and safer high-performance battery technologies is supporting market development across these segments.

Asia Pacific Leads the Global Battery Electrolyte Market as Battery Manufacturing, EV Production, and Energy Storage Support Regional Growth

Asia Pacific is the leading region in the Global Battery Electrolyte Market, supported by large-scale lithium-ion battery production, electric vehicle manufacturing, consumer electronics, and expanding energy storage deployment across China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. China remains the major contributor and accounted for more than 80% of global battery cell production in 2025, creating a strong ecosystem for electrolyte suppliers, lithium salts, solvents, additives, and other battery materials. Japan and South Korea continue to support market growth through advanced battery technologies, electrolyte manufacturing, and solid-state battery research, while India is attracting increasing investment in EVs, battery manufacturing, and renewable energy storage.

North America remains an important Battery Electrolyte Market, supported by rising electric vehicle production, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, renewable energy storage, and domestic battery supply-chain investment.

PUNE, India, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market was valued at USD 1.18 Billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2026 to 2034, reaching USD 2.15 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market

The Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market Report 2025 provides a detailed analysis of market trends, battery-grade DMC demand, lithium-ion battery applications, polycarbonate production, solvent consumption, raw material trends, competitive strategies, and forecasts through 2034. Dimethyl Carbonate is widely used as a green solvent, chemical intermediate, methylating agent, and electrolyte solvent. Its importance is increasing in lithium-ion batteries, where DMC is blended with other carbonate solvents to support electrolyte performance. Demand is also growing across polycarbonate synthesis, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics, and specialty chemicals. As manufacturers look for lower-toxicity and more environmentally preferable chemical solutions, DMC is becoming increasingly important across both traditional chemical applications and emerging battery value chains.

The Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market is growing as lithium-ion battery production, electric vehicle adoption, energy storage deployment, polycarbonate demand, and specialty chemical manufacturing expand worldwide. Global electric car sales exceeded 17 million units in 2024, while EV battery demand surpassed 950 GWh, increasing by more than 25% from 2023. This growth is creating stronger demand for high-purity DMC used in battery electrolyte formulations. Asia Pacific remains the leading regional market, supported by strong battery, electronics, and chemical manufacturing across China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. Battery-grade DMC is gaining particular importance as manufacturers seek high-purity carbonate solvents for advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems.

Innovation in the Dimethyl Carbonate Market is increasingly being shaped by battery-grade production, high-purity solvent technology, supply-chain localization, and new capacity investments. Leading companies are expanding production facilities and developing DMC for electric vehicle batteries, energy storage, and electronics applications. UBE Corporation is developing a major DMC and EMC facility in Louisiana with planned annual capacity of 100,000 tonnes of DMC and 40,000 tonnes of EMC. Haike Xinyuan has also strengthened its battery-solvent supply through cooperation with BYD Lithium Battery, while Balaji Amines continues to expand its battery-chemical portfolio and electronic-grade DMC capabilities. Growing investment in battery manufacturing, electrolyte production, and localized chemical supply chains is expected to create new opportunities through 2034.

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The Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market is entering a stronger growth phase as battery electrolytes, electric vehicles, energy storage, and sustainable chemical applications increase demand for high-purity DMC. Battery manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on reliable electrolyte solvents, while chemical producers are expanding capacity to support growing regional supply chains. At the same time, DMC continues to gain importance in polycarbonates, electronics, coatings, and specialty chemicals. Maximize Market Research highlights the key trends shaping the market through 2034.

Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market Size & Forecast

Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market Trends & Insights

- Battery-grade Dimethyl Carbonate is becoming increasingly important as lithium-ion battery manufacturers require high-purity electrolyte solvents for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage systems. DMC is widely blended with other carbonate solvents in electrolyte formulations, and the battery electrolyte application is projected to grow at an 8.32% CAGR through 2031, highlighting the rising importance of battery-grade material.

- Electric vehicle growth is strengthening demand for high-purity DMC across the battery value chain. Global electric car sales exceeded 17 million units in 2024, while EV battery demand surpassed 950 GWh, increasing by more than 25% from 2023. This expanding battery ecosystem is supporting greater use of DMC in electrolyte formulations for EV batteries and other advanced rechargeable battery systems.

- Regional battery supply-chain localization is becoming a major market trend. UBE Corporation is developing a large DMC and EMC manufacturing facility in Louisiana with planned annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes of DMC and 40,000 tonnes of EMC. The project reflects growing efforts to strengthen domestic battery-material supply and reduce dependence on imported electrolyte solvents.

- High-purity production and quality control are becoming more critical as battery manufacturers tighten technical requirements. Battery-grade DMC generally requires purity levels above 99.9%, making moisture control, impurity management, purification technology, and consistent batch quality increasingly important. Suppliers that can maintain stringent quality standards are better positioned to serve advanced lithium-ion battery applications.

- Asia Pacific remains the leading region in the Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market, supported by its strong chemical manufacturing base, lithium-ion battery production, electronics industry, and polycarbonate demand. China is the major contributor, while Japan and South Korea remain important markets for advanced battery and electronics applications. India and Southeast Asia are also expanding chemical and battery manufacturing capacity, supporting additional DMC demand.

Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market Dynamics

Rising Battery-Grade DMC Demand Drives Market Growth

The rapid growth of lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage systems is a major driver of the Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market. DMC is increasingly used as a high-purity electrolyte solvent in lithium-ion battery formulations. The battery electrolyte application is projected to grow at an 8.32% CAGR through 2031, supporting stronger demand for battery-grade DMC across expanding EV and battery manufacturing supply chains.

Feedstock Price Volatility Restrains Market Growth

The Dimethyl Carbonate Market remains exposed to fluctuations in the prices of methanol, carbon dioxide, and other feedstocks. Energy consumption, production technology, and purification requirements can further influence manufacturing costs. This is especially important for battery-grade DMC, where high purity, low moisture, and strict metal-ion specifications require additional processing and quality control, putting pressure on producer margins.

Battery Supply-Chain Expansion Creates New Opportunities

Growing investment in battery gigafactories, electrolyte production, and localized battery-material supply chains is creating new opportunities for DMC producers. UBE Corporation's planned Louisiana facility is designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of DMC and 40,000 tonnes of EMC annually, supporting the regional battery ecosystem. Expanding demand for high-purity carbonate solvents is encouraging closer partnerships between DMC suppliers and battery manufacturers.

High-Purity Requirements Create Market Challenges

Battery manufacturers require DMC with very strict quality standards, creating challenges around purification, moisture control, contamination prevention, and batch consistency. Even small amounts of impurities can affect electrolyte performance and battery reliability. As advanced lithium-ion batteries increasingly use battery-grade DMC with purity above 99.9%, producers must invest in more precise manufacturing and quality-control systems while keeping costs competitive.

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Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market Segmentation

The Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market is segmented by Grade, Application, End User, and Region. Rising demand for battery-grade DMC, lithium-ion battery electrolytes, polycarbonate synthesis, specialty solvents, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and lower-toxicity chemical solutions is supporting market development across these segments.

Asia Pacific Leads the Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market as Battery Manufacturing, Chemical Production, and Electronics Demand Support Regional Growth

Asia Pacific is the leading region in the Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market, supported by strong lithium-ion battery manufacturing, electronics production, chemical processing, and polycarbonate demand across China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. China remains the major contributor because of its large battery-cell, electrolyte, and chemical manufacturing base. Japan and South Korea continue to support demand through advanced battery and electronics applications, while India and Southeast Asian countries are expanding chemical and battery production capacity. Recent market estimates place Asia Pacific at around 57.5% of global DMC revenue in 2025, although reported shares vary across market studies.

North America is becoming increasingly important in the Dimethyl Carbonate Market as electric vehicle production, energy storage systems, and domestic battery manufacturing expand. The region is also seeing stronger investment in localized battery-material supply chains to reduce dependence on imported electrolyte solvents. UBE Corporation's Louisiana facility is designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of DMC and 40,000 tonnes of EMC annually, supporting the growing U.S. battery and electrolyte ecosystem.

First Technical Milestones Achieved Alongside Expanded Collaborations with Vietnam and India

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The AI Alliance today announced significant progress for Project Tapestry, combining completion of its first technical milestone with expanded sovereign AI collaborations with Vietnam and India during United Nations General Assembly Week in New York.

Project Tapestry is building an open, global consortium to develop advanced AI, enabling nations and institutions to collaborate on increasingly capable foundation models while retaining control of their data, sovereign models, and deployments.

First Technical Milestone Demonstrates New "Consortium Training" Approach

Project Tapestry recently completed its first major technical milestone, demonstrating key building blocks that let organizations across different countries, infrastructure, and jurisdictions collaboratively train and adapt AI models.

Two proofs of concept coordinated model training across four geographically distributed sites, while keeping the underlying training data local to participating sites. Teams also demonstrated cultural alignment – modifying a large language model to better understand the unique social and linguistic aspects of Indian and Vietnamese cultures.

The milestone provides an initial demonstration of one of Project Tapestry's central premises: organizations do not need to centralize their compute or data under a single institution in order to collaboratively build increasingly capable AI models.

Vietnam Advances Sovereign AI Collaboration

During UN General Assembly Week, AI Alliance and Project Tapestry leaders met in New York with Vietnam's General Secretary and senior government ministers to advance collaboration on the development of sovereign AI capabilities for Vietnam.

The discussions affirmed an intention to collaborate on a sovereign AI model aligned with Vietnam's national AI strategy and priorities, including Vietnamese language, culture, knowledge, and national use cases.

Vietnam has participated in Project Tapestry since its early stages, and the expanded collaboration represents an important step toward translating the consortium model into national-scale sovereign AI development.

"Project Tapestry gives Viet Nam an opportunity to turn international collaboration into lasting national capability—developing AI that understands our language, culture, knowledge, and priorities, while building the engineers and institutions to operate, adapt, and advance the technology," said Ambassador Hoang Anh Tuan, Consul General of Viet Nam in San Francisco.

"Our meeting with General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, and his strong support for this direction, underscores the broader vision for Tapestry," said Christopher Nguyen, Chief Architect of Project Tapestry. "Across Viet Nam, India, Japan, Bhutan, and beyond, we are building a model for nations to shape the frontier together while preserving sovereignty over their data and technological future."

India Expands Its Role in Project Tapestry

During UN General Assembly Week, Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan hosted Project Tapestry leaders at the Consulate General of India in New York. Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan of BharatGen, Prof. Ritwik Banerjee of Stony Brook University in the United States, and Kaushik Bhatta, Partner, Director, AI Alliance, briefed the Consul General on consortium-driven AI development, Tapestry's approach, and Stony Brook's recent addition to the consortium.

"India is a microcosm of the world. AI built for its languages and cultures preserves agency," said Pradhan.

India has been an early contributor to the project. BharatGen, India's government-backed, open-source foundation model stack, ran one of the two proofs of concept under the guidance of Dr Maneesh Singh, VP Machine Learning, in Tapestry's first technical milestone, training jointly with Monash University across India and Australia while each institution's data remained in its home country.

The same week, the Gates Foundation named Prof. Ramakrishnan a 2026 Goalkeepers Champion, recognizing him at Goalkeepers New York for his leadership of BharatGen.

The meeting comes ahead of a Project Tapestry workshop in Mumbai on October 15, hosted by BharatGen, which will bring together technical and institutional leaders to plan the next phases of India's participation.

From Technical Proof to Global Collaboration

With momentum from its first technical accomplishments and national-scale collaborations, Project Tapestry is moving into its next phase, expanding work in consortium training, cultural alignment, and data governance, with growing participation from countries and institutions worldwide.

Tapestry contributors also presented "Sovereignty Through Interdependence: Epistemic Agency, Intelligent Action, and Federated AI" at the First Workshop on Sovereign AI for Collaborative and Pluralistic AI Ecosystems, co-located with ACM HCOMP 2026 in Washington, D.C., and organized by researchers at Taiwan's Academia Sinica. The paper, by Dr. Maneesh Singh, Ritwik Banerjee, Lav R. Varshney, and Kaushik Bhatta, examines how federated approaches like Tapestry's can support AI sovereignty through collaboration.

"Our first milestone and growing global collaborations demonstrate that Tapestry is moving from architecture to working technology," said Anthony Annunziata, co-founder and chair of the board of the AI Alliance. "Organizations operating across countries and infrastructure have now trained models together while maintaining control of their own data. It is an important first step toward building advanced AI collaboratively, openly, and sovereign by design."

About Project Tapestry

Project Tapestry is an AI Alliance initiative developing an open consortium approach to building advanced foundation models and sovereign AI systems. Its architecture enables distributed organizations to contribute data, compute, expertise, and model improvements while maintaining control over their underlying data.

About the AI Alliance

The AI Alliance is a global nonprofit research and technology organization dedicated to advancing open, safe, and responsible AI through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. The Alliance brings together more than 200 organizations across 29 countries spanning industry, academia, startups, research, and government.

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Langar Investment Management, LLC Announces Board Approval of the Liquidation and Closure of Langar Global HealthTech ETF

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Langar Investment Management, LLC (the "Adviser"), announced today that the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination (the "Plan") to terminate, liquidate, and close the Langar Global HealthTech ETF (Ticker: [LGHT] (the "Fund"), a series of the Spinnaker ETF Series.

The Board's decision follows a comprehensive recommendation by the Adviser, which evaluated the Fund's current asset size, historical growth, and ongoing outlook for investor demand, ultimately determining that liquidating the Fund is in the best interests of both the Fund and its shareholders.

Key Operations & Cboe BZX Closure Timeline

The Fund will wind down operations according to the following anticipated schedule:

- Suspension of Creation Units: Effective post-close on October 28, 2026, the Fund will no longer accept orders for new creation units from Authorized Participants.

- Last Day of Public Secondary Trading: The final day for trading shares of the Fund on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. will be October 30, 2026. Shares will be halted prior to the market open on November 2, 2026 and will subsequently be de-listed from Cboe BZX.

- Liquidation Date & Final Cash Distribution: On or about October 30, 2026 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will distribute its remaining assets pro rata in cash to shareholders of record who have not previously sold their shares.

Important Notices for Shareholders

Secondary Market Trading: Shareholders may continue to buy and sell shares of the Fund on Cboe BZX until the market close on October 30, 2026. Customary brokerage commissions and transaction fees may apply to these transactions.

Portfolio Transition & Strategy Deviation: In anticipation of the liquidation, the Fund will begin liquidating its underlying portfolio holdings and transitioning into cash or cash equivalents. During this wind-down transition period, the Fund will increase its cash positions, and will deviate from its stated investment objective and strategies.

Tax Treatment Notice: The final liquidating distribution is a taxable event for shareholders holding positions in taxable accounts. Remaining shareholders will automatically receive cash in their brokerage accounts. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to consult their tax advisors to understand the specific tax consequences of the liquidation, including potential capital gains or losses.

About Langar Investment Management, LLC

Langar Investment Management is the investment management subsidiary of Langar Technology, Inc. and the adviser to the Langar Global HealthTech ETF (LGHT).

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PHOENIX, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Capital Inc. (NYSE: TRIN) (the "Company"), a leading international alternative asset manager, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% notes due 2032 (the "Notes").

The Notes will mature on January 15, 2032 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option at par, plus a "make whole" premium, if applicable. The Notes are unsecured and bear interest at a rate of 7.50% per year, payable semiannually commencing on January 15, 2027.

The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on October 5, 2026.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to pay down a portion of our existing indebtedness outstanding under the KeyBank Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objectives, risks and charges and expenses of Trinity Capital before investing. The preliminary prospectus supplement dated September 30, 2026 and the accompanying prospectus dated August 11, 2025, each of which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), contain a description of these matters and other important information about Trinity Capital and should be read carefully before investing.

Trinity Capital has filed a shelf registration statement (including a base prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the base prospectus in that registration statement, the preliminary prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference therein, which Trinity Capital has filed with the SEC, for more complete information about Trinity Capital and the offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Trinity Capital, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the preliminary prospectus supplement if you request it from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., 787 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attn: Debt Syndicate, by telephone at 1 (800) 966-1559, or from MUFG Securities Americas Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10020, by telephone at 1 (877) 649-6848.

The information in the preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. The preliminary prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and this press release do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy, nor will there be any sale of the Notes referred to in this press release, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Trinity Capital Inc.

Trinity Capital Inc. (NYSE: TRIN) is an international alternative asset manager that seeks to deliver consistent returns for investors through access to private credit markets. Trinity Capital sources and structures investments in well-capitalized growth-oriented companies across five distinct lending verticals: Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Tech Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Trinity Capital's dedicated team is strategically located across the United States and Europe.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein, unless required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. More information on risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, including important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from plans, estimates or expectations, is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings.

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PUNE, India, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Engineering Plastics Market was valued at USD 125.10 Billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2026 to 2034, reaching nearly USD 300 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

Global Engineering Plastics Market

The Global Engineering Plastics Market Report 2025 provides a detailed analysis of market trends, lightweight material demand, automotive applications, electrical and electronics consumption, industrial machinery use, sustainable polymers, competitive strategies, and forecasts through 2034. Engineering plastics are high-performance polymer materials known for mechanical strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation. Key materials include Polyamide (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Thermoplastic Polyesters such as PET and PBT, Polyacetals (POM), and other advanced polymers. Demand is increasing across automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, industrial equipment, healthcare, aerospace, packaging, and consumer goods as manufacturers replace metals with lighter and more durable materials.

The Global Engineering Plastics Market is growing as electric vehicle production, electronics manufacturing, industrial automation, and demand for lightweight materials continue to expand. Automotive & Transportation remained the leading end-use industry in 2025, supported by the use of engineering plastics in battery housings, interior parts, fuel systems, electronic modules, lighting systems, and structural components. Polyamide (PA) held the dominant position by type because of its strength, wear resistance, heat resistance, and chemical stability. Polycarbonate is also gaining momentum across EV battery enclosures, electronic housings, medical devices, LED lighting, and safety applications. Growth in 5G infrastructure, renewable energy, smart devices, and industrial machinery is further supporting demand for high-performance engineering plastics.

A major shift in the Engineering Plastics Market is the growing focus on materials that combine high performance with better sustainability. Manufacturers are expanding the use of recycled polymers, bio-based grades, fiber-reinforced compounds, and advanced formulations for applications that require lower weight, durability, flame resistance, and thermal stability. BASF highlighted sustainable engineering plastics for automotive, e-mobility, electronics, and packaging applications in 2026, while Covestro introduced lower-carbon polycarbonate solutions for portable power systems, robotics, EV charging, and data-center equipment. Toray Industries is also increasing PPS compound capacity in India, reflecting the industry's broader push toward regional supply expansion and higher-performance engineering materials through 2034.

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The Global Engineering Plastics Market is entering a stronger growth phase as electric vehicles, lightweight automotive design, advanced electronics, and industrial automation increase demand for high-performance polymers. Manufacturers are focusing on materials that provide strength, heat resistance, electrical insulation, durability, and lower weight. At the same time, recycled polymers, bio-based engineering plastics, and advanced composites are reshaping product development. Maximize Market Research highlights the key trends expected to shape the market through 2034.

Global Engineering Plastics Market Size & Forecast

Global Engineering Plastics Market Trends & Insights

- Lightweight material substitution is becoming a major trend across automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing. Engineering plastics are increasingly replacing metals in battery systems, interior components, structural parts, and under-the-hood applications because they help reduce vehicle weight while maintaining mechanical strength, durability, and safety. This trend is also supporting efforts to improve fuel efficiency and extend EV driving range.

- Demand for high-performance engineering plastics is increasing across electrical and electronics applications. Growth in electric vehicles, 5G infrastructure, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and smart devices is supporting wider use of polyamide, polycarbonate, PBT, PPS, and PEEK. These materials are valued for electrical insulation, flame resistance, thermal stability, and dimensional accuracy.

- Sustainability is becoming a stronger competitive factor in the Global Engineering Plastics Market. Manufacturers are investing in bio-based polymers, recycled engineering plastics, chemically recycled materials, and closed-loop production systems as environmental regulations and corporate sustainability targets become more important. Developing recycled materials with performance close to virgin polymers is emerging as a key industry focus.

- Advanced polymer formulations are opening new opportunities in high-value industrial applications. Glass-fiber reinforced, carbon-fiber reinforced, flame-retardant, and wear-resistant engineering plastics are gaining use across aerospace, medical devices, robotics, renewable energy systems, industrial machinery, and additive manufacturing. These materials are allowing engineering plastics to move into applications previously dominated by metals and specialty alloys.

- Asia Pacific remains the leading region in the Global Engineering Plastics Market, supported by its large manufacturing base, automotive production, electrical and electronics industry, and rapid industrialization. China, Japan, South Korea, and India account for significant regional demand, while government support for electric mobility, renewable energy, and industrial automation is further increasing the use of high-performance engineering plastics.

Global Engineering Plastics Market Dynamics

Lightweight and High-Performance Material Demand Drives Market Growth

The growing need to reduce product weight while maintaining strength, heat resistance, chemical stability, and durability is driving the Global Engineering Plastics Market. Automotive, aerospace, electrical & electronics, industrial machinery, and consumer goods manufacturers are increasingly replacing metals with engineering plastics. In electric vehicles, lightweight polymer components can also support better energy efficiency and driving range.

Raw Material Costs and Environmental Regulations Restrain Market Growth

Engineering plastics are largely produced from petrochemical feedstocks, making manufacturers vulnerable to fluctuations in crude oil and raw material prices. At the same time, stricter regulations on plastic waste, recycling, and carbon emissions are increasing compliance pressure. High production costs for specialty polymers and limited recycling infrastructure for some high-performance materials can also restrict wider adoption.

EVs, Electronics, and Advanced Applications Create New Opportunities

The rapid expansion of electric vehicles, 5G infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and smart electronics is creating strong opportunities for engineering plastics. Materials such as PA, PC, PBT, PPS, and PEEK are increasingly used in battery systems, charging infrastructure, connectors, sensors, and electrical components because of their insulation, flame resistance, thermal stability, and lightweight properties.

Sustainability and Recycling Requirements Create Market Challenges

The market continues to face pressure to deliver high performance while reducing environmental impact. Manufacturers are investing in bio-based plastics, recycled polymers, fiber-reinforced composites, and closed-loop recycling systems, but maintaining consistent quality and performance remains challenging. The need to balance sustainability, cost, durability, recyclability, and regulatory compliance is becoming an important competitive issue across the industry.

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Global Engineering Plastics Market Segmentation

The Global Engineering Plastics Market is segmented by Type, End-Use Industry, and Region. Rising demand for lightweight materials, high-performance polymers, electric vehicles, electrical & electronics applications, industrial machinery, and advanced manufacturing is supporting market development across these segments.

Asia Pacific Remains the Largest Engineering Plastics Market, with Europe Advancing Through Lightweighting and Sustainable Materials

Asia Pacific is the leading region in the Global Engineering Plastics Market, supported by a strong manufacturing base, rapid industrialization, and expanding automotive, electrical & electronics, and consumer goods industries across China, Japan, South Korea, India, and other Asian economies. The region benefits from large-scale production of automobiles, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, industrial machinery, and electrical equipment. Government support for electric mobility, renewable energy, and industrial automation is also increasing demand for high-performance engineering plastics.

North America is expected to register strong growth in the Engineering Plastics Market, supported by rising demand for lightweight materials in electric vehicles, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial automation. The region is also seeing greater investment in sustainable polymers, advanced composites, additive manufacturing, and precision engineering. These developments are expanding the use of engineering plastics in technically demanding and high-value applications.