Advanced Materials

Thursday 10 November 2022 - Three years after 5G first commercialization, where does 5G stand now? This webinar will discuss the following four key aspects of 5G - 5G deployment overview; open RAN technology; 5G technology; 5G use cases; and 5G future market outlook.

This premium article gives an introduction to cadmium telluride and looks into the CdTe photovoltaics (PV) market, including key market players and a SWOT analysis.

This premium article introduces radio-frequency metamaterials and explores various manufacturing methods, including advantages and disadvantages of each method.

This presentation was given by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Sam Dale at the TechConnect 2022 event.

Wednesday 9 November 2022 - Critical, independent assessment of the incumbent and emerging chemical recycling and dissolution processes; solutions for different polymer types and forms; overview of the key developments and players in this field; analysis of the key market drivers; market outlook on the planned chemical recycling projects; view of the industry pain points and criticisms

This premium article explores electric vehicle (EV) fires, recalls, and regulations, including recalls and fires from key market players, a comparison of EV and internal combustion engine (ICE) fires, and various regional regulations.

Photovoltaics is the fastest-growing energy source. Of the thin film PV technologies, cadmium telluride (CdTe) dominates. It is largely concentrated within the US, where it accounts for 40 % of US utility-scale PV power. In recent years, the commercial efficiency of CdTe panels has been playing a catch-up game with conventional silicon and is currently trailing by ~3 %. Efficiency, however, is not the only deciding factor.

Elemental Recycling has developed a process to produce graphite and other advanced carbons from non-recyclable plastics and tires. IDTechEx spoke with Ian Bishop (President).

Where does 5G stand three years after its first commercialization in 2019? Let's start with the frequency band. We know that the sub-6 GHz (3.5 - 7 GHz) and millimeter wave (mmWave, >24 GHz) bands are the two new bands among the spectrum covered in 5G. Despite the hype surrounding mmWave, according to IDTechEx's "5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players" report, 53% of 5G commercial/pre-commercial services are actually based on sub-6 GHz, with mmWave accounting only for less than 10% of the market.

A research team has succeeded in manufacturing potentially high efficiency, stable, and scalable perovskite solar cells via vacuum deposition apparatus, a method of fabricating organic light-emitting display devices. Such method is also advantageous for the mass production of batteries, which is expected to further accelerate the commercialization of the PSCs, according to the research team.

The vision for the park is to incorporate 50-100 spacious, luxury 3D printed eco-cabins, large caravan areas with 3D printed ensuites, small water park, 3D printed children's playground, kitchen and amenities, facilities and sprawling landscaped areas. The cabins are designed to complement the landscape.

This premium article introduces halogenated printed circuit board (PCB) and FR4 substrates and explores the transition towards halogen-free PCBs, including legislation, key market players, and a SWOT analysis.

XO-NANO Smartfoam specialises in additives for foams to give them new sensing or thermal properties. IDTechEx previously spoke to XO-NANO in November 2019. IDTechEx spoke to XO-NANO again in October 2022; since the previous interview XO-NANO has continued to develop its products, create some new applications, and expand the company.

Thermal LIVE is a virtual conference focusing on thermal management for electronics and other applications. Key topics this year were around thermal management technologies such as heat pipes, thermosiphons, and phase change materials. This premium article explores the event and some presentations from companies present.

The true description of graphene is that of a single atomic layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal array. However, the nanocarbon material landscape is much more complicated than this simple statement, with single-layer, few-layer, multi-layer, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and both graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) all to be considered as types of graphene.

Thursday 27 October 2022 - This webinar will identify technical and material trends within the polymer 3D printing market; highlight key developments influencing polymer AM's rise, including discussion on relevant players and news; and present IDTechEx's outlook on the polymer AM market

The HCL is based within the University of Cambridge and is developing silicon-based quantum computing hardware.

Wednesday 26 October 2022 - Natural and Engineered Solutions to Reverse Climate Change. What are the options for Carbon Dioxide Removal and how effective are they? What is the current state of the CDR market? What are the key drivers and hurdles for CDR market growth? What does the future hold for the CDR market?

IDTechEx has launched a new market report providing a technical assessment and independent market outlook on the topic; overall, it is forecast that pyrolysis and depolymerization plants will recycle over 20 million tonnes/year of plastic waste by 2033.

Two of the nine new rules stand out, given the scale of both the short-term and long-term impact that they will cause. IDTechEx assesses the impact of these changes.