Advanced Materials

Wednesday 15 November 2023 - Electric vehicles: Battery strategies; Battery thermal interface materials; Direct oil cooling electric motors; Power electronics and adoption of wide bandgap semiconductors; Fire protection materials. Data centers: Increasing design power; Liquid cooling thermal management strategies; Industrial collaborations and opportunities for players

This premium article discusses 2.5D packaging based on Si interconnects.

WEVO-CHEMIE is a German specialty chemicals company founded in 1945, specializing in the manufacturing and supplying of polyurethane, epoxy and silicone resins for encapsulation, adhesive and sealing applications.

A complimentary magazine by IDTechEx providing insights and outlook to 2034 for key technologies.

Graphene has long been seen as a "wonder material" and a solution to many of the world's challenges. The reality is very different as, unsurprisingly, the hype did not immediately translate into commercial success.

Nanocarbons have long been utilised as reinforcing agents in polymers, with a notable example being carbon black in car tires. By reinforcing the bulk material, either less of the original material can be used for the same purpose, or the original material can be used for new applications with improved performance. This premium article covers the use of nanocarbons (graphene and CNTs) in concrete and asphalt, detailing the opportunity and pain points and giving an overview of some key players.

Quantum dots (QDs) could potentially be targeting the huge consumer electronics application via its adoption in image sensors, apart from existing industrial applications. IDTechEx has published its view on the global quantum dot markets and enabling technologies in their report "Quantum Dot Materials and Technologies 2024-2034: Trends, Markets, Applications".

In the ever-evolving energy storage landscape, the advent of solid-state batteries (SSBs) is leading to a new era of possibilities. As the demand for higher performance and safer energy storage solutions grows, SSBs have emerged as a frontrunner in the race for next-generation battery technology.

The advanced carbon market, mostly graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), is entering the growth phase. CNTs have found their killer application in lithium-ion batteries, while graphene-enabled products are being seen in a range of application areas. As a technological hub, companies in South Korea are positioning themselves to take advantage of these emerging materials. This premium article covers South Korean activity in the nanocarbon market, including manufacturers, end-users and applications, and a comment on when vertical integration has been preferred to supply partnerships.

Proton exchange membranes are made of perfluorinated sulfonic-acid (PFSA) ionomers. These membranes are a key component of the proton exchange membrane electrolyzers (PEMELs) as well as fuel cells (PEMFCs). This premium article provides an overview of the application of PFSA membranes in PEMELs, with discussion of the key players, pros & cons, production methods and key recent innovations within the space.

NovoMOF is a materials provider developing MOFs (metal-organic frameworks) to capture CO₂ through physisorption. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Daniel Steitz at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo Europe 2023.

During the SEMICON Taiwan 2023 event, an IDTechEx analyst participated in the Heterogeneous Integration Forum. A few talks during the event hinted at the progression from 3D hybrid bonding to the future of monolithic 3D ICs. In this premium article, IDTechEx plans to introduce the concept of monolithic 3D ICs, discussing challenges, recent advancements, emerging applications, and the technology's future prospects.

If biotechnology was a color spectrum, where different colors correspond to different application areas (i.e. medicine, agriculture, etc.), then what is white biotechnology? White biotechnology is the industrial production and processing of chemicals, materials, and energy using micro-organisms like bacteria and yeast.

Innovation roadmap for the graphene market application overview.

Innovation roadmap for the graphene market breakdown by revenue and volume.

Molymem is a spin-out from the University of Manchester, with a focus on developing ceramic membranes coated with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). IDTechEx spoke with Dr Mark Bissett, Founder & Chief Scientific Officer.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in a range of industrial products and procedures, however concerns are mounting due to their status as "forever chemicals". This premium article outlines regulatory updates (EU and USA) from Q3 2023, discusses a recent court ruling relating to PFAS emissions in the Netherlands and draws on IDTechEx knowledge in a number of industries to give a snapshot of example application areas and emerging alternative materials.

This premium article discusses information gathered by IDTechEx analysts at Semicon Taiwan 2023, coupled with our insights into next-generation AI packaging.

As reported by Nvidia's Q2 financial statement, its second-quarter data center's revenue was a record US$10.32 billion, up 141% from the previous quarter and up 171% from a year ago. With the increasing demand for high-performance servers in data centers, IDTechEx has seen challenges in data center thermal management and tremendous opportunities in this industry.

This premium article covers the market landscape for emerging alternative leathers, including commercial status/state of technology development, analysis of commercialized products, and main application areas.