Advanced Materials

Semiconductor packaging has evolved from traditional 1D PCB levels to cutting-edge 3D hybrid bonding at the wafer level, achieving interconnecting pitches as small as single micrometers and over 1000 GB/s bandwidth. Key parameters, including Power, Performance, Area, and Cost, are crucial considerations. Power efficiency is enhanced through innovative packaging techniques, while Performance benefits from shorter interconnection pitches. Area requirements vary for high-performance chips and 3D integration's smaller z-form factor.

D-Wave is a quantum computing company developing systems based on superconducting quantum annealers. IDTechEx interviewed Vice President Murray Thom.

Squair Tech develops metal-organic framework (MOF) materials for indoor air purification applications and to treat gaseous pollutants.

The move towards 800V and above in electric vehicles is already well underway, spearheaded by numerous automotive OEMs such as GM, Hyundai, VW, and Lucid Motors. These platforms enhance efficiency by minimizing joule losses and allowing for the downsizing of high-voltage cabling, thus reducing weight.

Membrane materials are of fundamental importance for fuel cells, even giving their name to the specific type of fuel cell, as is the case for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Typically, these membranes consist of ionomers containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which in turn are subject to increasing concern and proposed regulations. In response to this, alternative materials for membranes are beginning to emerge.

IDTechEx the attended the H2 & FC Expo (part of Smart Energy Week 2024) in Tokyo, Japan on February 28-March 1, 2024. This article presents some of the key narratives collected by IDTechEx covering the following topics: hydrogen storage & distribution, hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), fuel cells, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and power applications using H2 or ammonia.

This premium article provides a brief introduction to the broad area of materials for quantum technology. Part 2 covers nanomaterials.

This premium article provides a brief introduction to the broad area of materials for quantum technology. Part 1 covers superconductors and photonics.

Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co. Ltd. (NSMC), a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation, has developed a new mesoporous carbon material. IDTechEx spoke to the company at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Japan.

In this premium article, IDTechEx provides an overview of the technology opportunities and market outlook for printed photodetectors.

Matrix Sensors is a gas sensor technology company based in San Diego, US.

The chemical sector alone is responsible for 2% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions, and the industry depends heavily on finite fossil fuel feedstocks. The new IDTechEx report, "Carbon Dioxide Utilization 2024-2044: Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players", explores how captured CO2 could be utilized as a feedstock for hundreds of different chemicals instead.

Integrated sensors digitizing physical interactions are vital in everyday life. From personalized user experiences to warehouse inventory management, data-driven insights are driving demand for smarter sensors — and lots of them.

Transaera is a US-based startup that is developing metal organic framework (MOF) based materials as coatings for heat exchangers used for next-generation energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Tetramer is an advanced materials company that develops and transitions materials from the lab to the market or defense applications.

Lantha Sensors is developing metal-organic framework (MOF)-based sensors for chemical analysis of trace chemicals.

Framergy is a US-based company that produces coordination polymers such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

CSIRO is Australia's national science agency that undertakes multidisciplinary research. It is in the process of commercializing Airthena, its MOF-based DAC technology.