Open vs closed materials systems: In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Sona Dadhania discusses how the dichotomy between "open" materials systems and "closed" materials systems (also known as platforms or architectures) affects the growth and utilization of materials for additive manufacturing.

This premium article explores case studies of advanced semiconductor packaging in consumer electronics, including examples from Samsung, Intel, and TSMC.

Biodegradability is the breakdown of materials by microorganisms and conversion into biomass. Concerns around plastic waste pollution and microplastics are growing the demand for more biodegradable materials. In this article, IDTechEx explores why we need biodegradable plastics, how biodegradability is defined and tested, and the biodegradable plastic material options on the market.

To date, the commercialization of graphene has been more of a "material push" rather than a "market pull"; a solution looking for a problem. In this first phase, there were numerous technical and commercial barriers to overcome, which in materials science does not happen overnight. IDTechEx believes that this is changing, with graphene entering the next stage, the growth phase, of its commercial journey.

This premium article gives an introduction to amorphous silicon and explores its present status, as well as focusing on the revival of amorphous silicon in related applications.

Despite being only a few atoms thick, MXene packs a powerful punch. This class of single layer, two-dimensional nanomaterials exhibits desirable properties like excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, heat resistance and high specific surface area. These characteristics promise to revolutionize high-performance electronic devices and energy storage systems.

IDTechEx attended the SEMICON West conference from 11-14th July 2022, held in San Francisco. This premium article will focus on the core themes and industry insight from the sustainability summit.

This premium article will explore the emerging trends in gas diffusion layers, with an overview of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, gas diffusion layers (GDL), and the GDL supply chain.

Thursday 28 July 2022 - this free-to-attend webinar will include Autonomy and ADAS in the automotive market; Sensor suites; Thermal management challenges in ADAS; Thermal interface materials for ADAS; Radar radome materials; and Die attach for ADAS.

This premium article is aimed to give readers a comprehensive overview of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies utilized in server graphical processing units (GPU) in data centers.

Metallic soldering represents a key manufacturing process across many industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Current solder products trade off the reliability of joints formed with the very high processing temperatures needed to form those joints—a problem that has limited material selection and product design.

This premium articles explores recent developments and news regarding graphene membranes with an emphasis on filtration and other applications.

Thermal Management Expo, is the only free-to-attend exhibition and conference dedicated to the thermal management sector, taking place on August 30-31 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

IDTechEx attended the Advanced Materials Show on June 29-30, 2022 in Birmingham, UK. This premium article covers updates from companies operating within the graphene industry, including Ceylon Graphene Technologies, Gerdau Graphene, Graphene Layers, NeoGraf, and more.

A simple and versatile nanoparticle ink could help next-generation perovskite solar cells to be printed at scale and become the dominant force in commercial photovoltaics. Made from tin oxide, the ink is created with just one key step at relatively low temperature using microwave technology, and without any need for further purification. It's then used in solar cells to help selectively transport electrons, a crucial step in generating electricity.

This premium article looks into thermal interface materials (TIMs) for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), with an analysis of the key market players.

Thursday 21 July 2022 - Exploring the Dynamics of the $29.5 Billion 3D Printing Materials Market. Benchmarking relevant materials/players; identifying growth drivers and trends to watch for different classes of AM materials; examining key market activity; IDTechEx's market outlook for the industry

One of the major environmental issues facing the planet today is the rising levels of plastic consumption and waste. As carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions also soar, the emerging carbon capture and utilization (CCU) industry propose a solution for both issues: creating lower-carbon, degradable polymers using CO2 emissions as the feedstock.

Whilst much of the "5G" infrastructure is a moderate upgrade on existing 4G technology, there is still plenty of scope for higher frequency deployment such as mmWave devices and very different station types such as small cells. Each of these new developments presents its own technological evolution and with it, thermal challenges.