Advanced Materials

This premium article discusses gas diffusion layers (GDL) for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).

Innovation map of realizing the potential of CO₂ utilization.

Innovation map of CO₂ utilization in concrete curing or mixing.

Innovation map of chemicals in carbon dioxide utilization.

Innovation map for carbon dioxide utilization in polymer production.

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are materials used as a partial replacement of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). SCMs are cheaper than the Portland cement they displace and provide reductions in carbon footprint.

Hinalea Imaging is a hyperspectral imaging technology provider founded in 2024 and based in CA, USA. Hinalea is a spin-out of the hyperspectral imaging business unit from TruTag Technologies and provides high-resolution, handheld, autonomous hyperspectral cameras. Hinalea aims to provide imaging solutions to the medical diagnostics, precision agriculture, food safety, and consumer goods markets. IDTechEx spoke with European Sales Director, Kevin Lynch, at the SPIE Sensors + Imaging exhibition in Edinburgh, UK.

Innovation map of key technologies for helium separation and purification.

Despite much investment and interest, some key questions surrounding sustainability and economic viability, as well as new regulatory pressures, are putting into question the future of this technology.

Innovation map for how technological advances are reducing the helium demand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Innovation map for the role of helium in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Innovation map of global helium production and supply challenges.

In2tec is a company based in Northamptonshire, UK, which provides technology to bring circularity to the electronics industry. IDTechEx spoke to its Sustainable Electronics Ambassador, Emma Armstrong.

QDI Systems is a full-stack SWIR imaging solution provider founded in 2019 and headquartered in the Netherlands. QDI Systems is a spin-out from Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen who specializes in the development of imaging devices for medical applications based on PbS quantum dots. IDTechEx spoke with CEO, Artem Shulga, at the SPIE Sensors + Imaging exhibition in Edinburgh, UK.

Circu Li-ion is a start-up based in Luxembourg. The company focuses on automated battery disassembly and cell grading. IDTechEx spoke with the company at the Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

CPO represents a significant leap in data transmission technology by integrating the optical engine and the switching silicon onto the same substrate. This design eliminates the need for signals to traverse the PCB, further reducing the electrical channel path and significantly improving performance.

Oxford PV was established in 2010 as a spin-out company from the University of Oxford. Oxford PV specialises in perovskite on silicon tandem cells, operating a manufacturing site near Berlin in Germany. As of 2024, Oxford PV has begun commercial distribution of its solar cell technology.

Forecasts taken from the IDTechEx Research report " PFAS Treatment 2025-2035: Technologies, Regulations, Players, Applications"

Thursday 10 October 2024 - An overview of bioplastics; How new Chinese regulations are transforming the industry; How other countries are approaching bioplastics regulations; The changing landscape of bioplastic applications; Why bio-composites using bioplastics are seeing increased interest and their challenges; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions