Research Articles

Biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, are making their way onto the fuel scene, providing a more sustainable approach to acquiring highly demanded fuels. E-fuels are also emerging quickly, showing even more sustainable fuel manufacturing approaches with long-term benefits.

Wednesday 13 November 2024 - Enabling Emerging Industries Through Thermal Management in 2024 and Beyond; Thermal management fluids and greater component integration in EVs; EV power electronics and its emerging thermal management needs; Adoption of new thermal management systems in data centers; How the above trends impact thermal interface materials and their application

IDTechEx forecasts the global Li-ion market to reach over US$400 billion by 2035. This article explores the key material trends shaping the Li-ion battery market, particularly the rise of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and shifts in graphite material.

Tuesday 12 November 2024 - What the state of XR in 2024 tells us about its potential in the next five years, including the impact of major events in the industry this last twelve months; How intuitive interfaces for AR are finally emerging, including the impact of eye tracking and Meta's EMG wristband demonstrator; How the technological status of AR waveguides and displays could develop to solve key challenges with performance and cost; A potential timeline for AR glasses to begin supplanting the smartphone

Chinese carmakers of all segments and sizes were the hottest talking points at The Paris Motor Show this year, as they hoped to sway potential customers who may never have even heard of them before the event. But why have Chinese carmakers decided that Europe is the next market to expand into?

Friday 8 November 2024 - An outline of the ongoing development of specialized AI accelerators and the impact of ARM architectures on the CPU market for HPC; Trends and developments in memory and storage technologies for AI and HPC workloads and the advanced semiconductor packaging technologies to realize next-generation solutions; Examination of the growing role of silicon photonics in high-speed interconnects for HPC and how co-packaged optics will increase bandwidths whilst reducing power consumption; Discussion of the push towards liquid cooling in data centers, driven by increasing AI workloads; Insights from IDTechEx's ten-year forecasting for the HPC market

As of 2024, single-phase direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling dominates the high-end GPU thermal management market. However, with the increasing thermal design power (TDP), two-phase D2C cooling will be required.

Monday 11 November 2024 - New lower cost battery chemistries (e.g. LFP, LMFP, etc.); More efficient and lower bill of materials motors (rare earth free, alternative magnet materials); The evolution of alternative power electronics technologies (SiC, GaN, etc.)

Emerging advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, such as 2.5D and 3D hybrid bonding, are crucial for enhancing system performance across various applications such as AI and high-performance computing. This article explores the technology development trends in 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies and the key market growth drivers.

Thursday 7 November 2024 - Which Technology Innovations Will Be Most Disruptive in the Global Sensor Market? An overview of meta-trends shaping the sensor market landscape; A summary of major market verticals, product types and leading technologies; Coverage of near-term trends in sensor technology development, adoption and integration - including the impact of AI on edge sensing; An overview of disruptive emerging sensor technologies recently commercialized, their value proposition, advantages and market challenges. This includes printed sensors, quantum sensors, emerging image sensors, biosensors, gas sensors and nanocarbon sensors; Case studies in fast growing markets for sensors technology, both established and emerging, such as future mobility, wearables and IoT (industrial, consumer and environmental); Initial ten-year forecasting insights and sensor market outlook for the next ten years

Thursday 14 November 2024 - Chiplet Technology: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Design and Integration; Definition and significance of chiplets in modern semiconductor design; Comparison with SoC and SiP technologies; Introduction to heterogeneous integration; Drivers and advantages of adopting chiplet technology; Brief overview of challenges in implementing chiplets; Insights into the future potential and impact of chiplet technology

In this article, IDTechEx will overview some of the technology innovations and companies driving this sector forward and perhaps ushering in a new era of 'quantified self-awareness'.

Monday 25 November 2024 - Navigating The Momentum Pushing the Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Market to US$2.3 billion by 2035. Regulatory trends and standards from key regions such as the US, the EU, and Asia-Pacific, highlighting differences in regulations and their implications for PFAS treatment markets; The incumbent and emerging PFAS treatment technology landscape: granular activated carbon, ion exchange resins, foam fractionation, etc; Introduction to PFAS destruction and relevant technologies; Key players in PFAS removal and destruction technologies

While sensors contribute just a fraction of the annual revenue generated by major electronics companies, sensor technology nevertheless represents a multi-billion-dollar global market.

From salt flats to oilfields, lithium brine resources exist along a diverse spectrum, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. This diversity draws interest from DLE players across various industries as they seek to capitalize on the unique opportunities these resources present.

The electrification of vehicle fleets globally continues to create demand for rare earth magnets. With China being the largest electric vehicle market, rare earth permanent magnet motors are expected to retain the majority of the electric motor market share.

Tuesday 5 November 2024 - Evolving Stationary Fuel Cell Market Set for Significant Growth; Discuss the different types of fuel cell technologies, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), alkaline fuel cells (AFC), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC) and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) alongside benchmarking of their key specifications; Highlight the various power generation modes for fuel cells and identify the optimum operation for each fuel cell type; Outline the main stationary power generation application areas and the key considerations required for the technologies; Overview of the key stationary fuel cell market trends anticipated for the next decade

Given helium's critical role in semiconductor production, onshoring chip manufacturing will have a significant knock-on impact on the helium demand for semiconductor manufacturing.

While most of the voluntary market saw a downturn in 2023, corners of the market selling durable, carbon removal credits are flourishing and playing a vital role in supporting emerging technologies such as direct air capture and CO2 utilization in concrete.

IDTechEx looks at applications within the flexible battery market.

Leading companies like AMD and Intel have adopted chiplet designs in products such as AMD's EPYC processors and Intel's Ponte Vecchio GPUs. This widespread adoption underscores the growing importance of chiplets in high-performance computing applications.

Could engines running on hydrogen keep the best of both worlds, familiar and mature ICE technology with zero emissions?

Thursday 31 October 2024 - Advanced Biofuels and E-Fuels: Insights Into Policy Drivers, Production Technologies, Key Innovations & Commercial Activities; Introduction to conventional biofuels, advanced biofuels & e-fuels; Sustainable fuel policy & market drivers; Key production technologies & pathways; Recent innovations in production technologies; Information on key market players, including technology OEMs, project developers & sustainable fuel end-users; Market outlook & summary

The technology used on the planes and the source of the hydrogen needs to be considered carefully before the industry can celebrate significant carbon reductions. If done incorrectly, hydrogen planes could be worse for the environment than existing jet fuel-powered planes.

Due to the intermittent nature of renewable technologies, attention is moving to hydrogen fuel cells for stationary power generation.

In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, but as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking towards automotive interiors as the major opportunity for the next decade.

With so many PFAS and just as many applications for them, why are PFAS now coming under increased scrutiny? Scientific evidence is growing that, depending on different factors, continued exposure to specific PFAS may lead to negative health effects, such as increased risk of cancer, per the US EPA and the OECD.

In spite of the benefits of electric construction machines, IDTechEx finds that financial savings in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of machines will be the primary benefit that drives the electrification of the industry.

Thursday 24 October 2024 - Strategic Roadmap for EV Charging: Market Trends, Emerging Tech, and Opportunities; Market Overview: A comprehensive analysis of global EV charging infrastructure, including public, private, and fleet solutions, and insights into key regions such as China, Europe, and the US; Emerging Technologies: Discover innovations like megawatt charging, wireless charging, battery swapping, and off-grid solar solutions that are redefining the EV charging experience; Competitive Landscape: Insights into key market players, product benchmarking, and strategic positioning, including the impact of market consolidation and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) solutions; Challenges and Opportunities: Explore the technical challenges of high-power charging, grid limitations, and the latest on megawatt charging standards for heavy-duty vehicles

As the world grapples with plastic waste, which is set to double by 2050, recycling alone cannot meet the growing demand for plastic feedstocks. This is where bioplastics come into play, offering a potential solution to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimize the environmental footprint.

This article will delve into some of the key market drivers and technological developments shaping the future of advanced biofuels and e-fuels.

Wednesday 30 October 2024 - Data Center Liquid Cooling - 6-Fold Market Size Expansion in 10 Years; Air cooling overview; Direct-to-chip cooling: An exploration of technical barriers and advantages of single- and two-phase D2C cooling; Immersion cooling: An examination of single-phase and two-phase immersion and their technical and commercial barriers; Coolant comparison and regulations: A comparative analysis of coolants used in liquid cooling systems, including costs, regulatory requirements and operating temperature; Data center cooling value chain and liquid cooling on the data center facility level; Cost analysis of data center cooling; Thermal interface materials: An overview of the critical TIMs in efficient heat transfer within cooling systems; Market size forecast and future opportunities

This article aims to discuss some of the key factors and tradeoffs to be made for electric motor design if sustainability is the ultimate goal.

Although over 1.2 million on-road vehicles have thermal LWIR camera technology installed, this is 0.08% of the estimated total of 1.5 billion vehicles on roads worldwide. For LWIR cameras to fill their potential in the automotive market, drivers in regulation and innovation are a requirement.

The global commercialization of autonomous trucks in 2024 is being shaped significantly by regional regulations and government policies. To enable the growth of autonomous trucking, the U.S., Europe and China have adopted different approaches, primarily influenced by their respective regulatory environments, infrastructure development, and governmental support.

Antimicrobial and antiviral materials can be used to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces where they are most likely to be passed on. IDTechEx looks at over 100 companies that have developed their own antimicrobial technologies in their market research report.