Advanced Materials

Computers on wheels. That's how people currently see cars. Practically everything that happens in a vehicle is being monitored and actuated by a microcontroller, from opening windows to calculating the optimal fuel-air mixture for the current torque demand. But the surface has only just been scratched in terms of how much computing power is making its way into vehicles.

Emissive quantum dot displays based on their electroluminescent features are considered to be the ultimate goal of quantum-dot-based displays. This premium article gives an introduction to emissive quantum dot displays and commercial efforts on them.

Resonac is a leading Japanese company specializing in the development and production of advanced materials and chemicals for various industries, including semiconductors. IDTechEx spoke with Resonac about its latest RDL insulation layer technology at SEMICON Europe 2023.

On the 28th November 2023, a plane flew from London to New York. For the first time in history, this transatlantic flight was 100% powered by sustainable alternative fuels. This rounds off a promising year for sustainable fuels in aviation. Earlier in 2023, ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation was adopted by the European Union, mandating a 70% sustainable aviation fuel blending obligation by 2050.

Tuesday 12 December 2023 - Material Innovations in Electrolyzers for Green Hydrogen Production - Introduction to the hydrogen economy and water electrolyzer technologies; Overview of incumbent electrolyzer materials and components; Key innovations needed in electrolyzer materials and components; Electrolyzer component market outlook

This premium article provides an overview of the key components used in proton exchange membrane electrolyzer (PEMEL) stacks. Components discussed include electrode catalysts, membranes, porous transport layers (PTL), membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), bipolar plates, gaskets, and end plates.

Diamond Foundry has demonstrated a high power density electric vehicle inverter using diamond wafers to improve heat dissipation.

Innovation roadmap for Alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) materials and components

CellMo manufactures metal foam with applications in fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries and filtration.

The battery deservedly takes the major focus when it comes to technology development in EVs. But an EV's powertrain has to act holistically to operate with optimal performance and interact with the passenger cabin's conditioning system. This means that the thermal management of the motors, power electronics, and how this all interacts is just as important as the battery.

Membranes are a key component in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers. Incumbent materials are likely to be affected by proposed regulations on polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This premium article assesses incumbent membrane technology, the impending regulatory changes and alternative membrane materials.

One of the promising applications for quantum dots in display applications is their adoption for micro-LED displays. This premium article explains how quantum dots can be applied in micro-LED displays and the opportunities/challenges.

Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market.

In an era marked by a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the hydrogen industry is at the forefront of this transformative wave. Green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis-powered renewable energy, stands out as a key solution for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification remains a challenge.

Stargate Hydrogen is an Estonian company that has developed a new pressurized alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) technology using ceramic materials. IDTechEx spoke to the company at the Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2023 in Bremen, Germany.

In the world of advanced semiconductor packaging, where innovation and competition drive the industry forward, various packaging technologies and strategies are shaping the future. Previously, IDTechEx had the opportunity to engage in a conversation about advanced semiconductor packaging with Dr. Cheng-Lin Huang, TSMC Advanced Packaging Department Manager. This dialogue provided valuable insights into the technology and the dynamic landscape of this industry. For further details, please refer below.

This article will introduce blue biotechnology, a type of biotechnology that shares similarities with white biotechnology.

This premium article highlights one of the technology trends impacting white biotechnology: cell-free systems.

White biotechnology refers to the application of biotechnology towards industrial productions of products such as fuels, chemicals, enzymes, etc. Products derived via white biotechnology can cover an extremely wide range of applications, but this premium article specifically will cover fuels derived from white biotechnology.