Advanced Materials

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a primary method to reach a net zero transportation sector, but in addition to CO2 emissions, overall sustainability is becoming an increased focus point. However, sustainability is a very complex topic that does not tend to deal with absolutes as many factors are involved.

SyncMOF is a Japanese start-up that manufactures metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and develops MOF-based technologies.

Innovation map for the impact of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations in emerging applications and alternatives for PFAS.

Innovation map overview of global regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

This premium article explores antenna substrate technology.

The semiconductor industry continually pushes packaging technology boundaries to meet the demand for higher chip performance and efficiency. Bandwidth is one of the critical factors defining the amount of data transmitted between dies on a package.

This premium article discusses the early-stage applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOF).

This premium article will provide an overview and commentary on recent progress of computationally-driven material discovery and design for battery materials.

The mining industry has always been perceived as a high-emitting and resource-heavy industry - one that contributes 2-3% of all global CO2 emissions. However, within the last few years, the industry has followed the path of other vehicle sectors and embraced electrification. The use of EVs in global mining is on the rise and could be set to change attitudes towards the industry at large.

"Forever chemicals", or PFAS, are coming under increasing regulatory pressure globally as concerns over the negative effects of PFAS on human health and the environment are mounting. In their brand new report, "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2024: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations", IDTechEx dives deeply to explore the future trajectory of PFAS in five key emerging applications: thermal management for data centers, sustainable food packaging, electric vehicles, low-loss materials for 5G, and the hydrogen economy.

Thursday 11 April 2024 - An overview of key printed and flexible sensor technologies and printed sensor material requirements? A critical evaluation of historic printed sensor market successes and shortcomings? Evolving and emerging trends and commercial use cases of printed and flexible sensors? Market opportunities and market forecast overview?

The electric vehicle (EV) market experienced another exciting year of growth in 2023. Following a 62% increase in electric car sales in 2022 compared to 2021, IDTechEx predicts a 16% increase in global sales for 2023. However, growth was somewhat constrained during the year due to the performance of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in Europe, particularly in the first half of 2023, partly attributed to subsidy reductions in Germany. Nevertheless, many agree that EVs represent the future of the automotive industry, particularly for passenger cars.

This premium article explores metal organic frameworks (MOF) for water harvesting.

Hazer Group is an Australian company that has developed a catalytic methane pyrolysis process, which produces hydrogen and synthetic graphite. IDTechEx caught up with Hazer Group at the H2&FC EXPO (Smart Energy Week 2024) in Tokyo, Japan.

Bipolar plates are crucial components in proton exchange fuel cells, representing a substantial portion of the value of the fuel cell stack. IDTechEx predicts that their market value will surpass US$2.5 billion by 2034. The choice between metal and graphite materials for bipolar plates is a significant consideration, with each option having distinct advantages depending on the specific application.

This premium article discusses phased array technology.

Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed CEO John Levy to get an update on SEEQC.

Edgehog Advanced Technologies is a Canadian firm commercializing a process to manufacture subwavelength structures onto glass and semiconductors. These remove reflection and enhance transmission over a wide range of angles of incident light. It calls its antireflective glass eluminar™.

This premium article introduces materials informatics and establishes a commercial approach.

Innovation map for printed photodetectors in large area sensing.