https://www.advancedmaterialsworld.com/tag/4/advanced-materials IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd With graphene having been coined a 'wonder material' and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) serving niche and emerging applications, IDTechEx uncovers material truths in the form of research data that show the highlights and lowlights of these two advanced materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=4Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The surge in silver prices is placing increasing pressure on conductive ink manufacturers to develop alternative solutions for printed electronic applications, either with different conductive elements or lower silver content. This article details the technical challenges involved in developing a new ink formulation.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=4Tue, 21 Jul 2026 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) are both emerging bioplastics with significant disruptive potential. In this article, IDTechEx explores how the worldwide production of PHAs and PEF will grow as technical hurdles are overcome and costs fall, with advantageous material properties unlocking new commercial applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/can-phas-and-pef-disrupt-the-bioplastics-industry/35024?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/can-phas-and-pef-disrupt-the-bioplastics-industry/35024?rsst2id=4Thu, 16 Jul 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) Materials informatics is transforming modern materials R&D, accelerating the discovery and development of new materials while expanding what can be achieved through artificial intelligence. This article explores three applications driving the field today: AI-assisted screening, formulation development and generative design.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discovery-to-design-the-applications-driving-materials-informatics/35019?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discovery-to-design-the-applications-driving-materials-informatics/35019?rsst2id=4Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZr.salciute@idtechex.com (Roberta Salciute) A world where plastic products are biodegradable and biofuels are increasingly available is one that would see far less harmful emissions being released into the atmosphere. This article by IDTechEx covers bioplastics, biofuels, and sustainable chemicals.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=4Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Silicon, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors all compete for space in the power electronics market. While data centers drive further commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors to support increasingly power-hungry servers, other industries such as wind energy are reluctant to switch to newer, less proven technologies. At the same time, UWBG R&D continues to push these materials closer to commercialization, further complicating the power electronics industry's future.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/mind-the-band-gap-the-evolving-power-electronics-materials-landscape/35010?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/mind-the-band-gap-the-evolving-power-electronics-materials-landscape/35010?rsst2id=4Tue, 14 Jul 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) Humanoid actuators are responsible for bringing humanoid robots to life with physical motion, allowing humanoids to walk, lift objects, handle tools, and interact with the environment. As the humanoid robot market grows, there are increasing opportunities for materials and component suppliers to enter the supply chain. This article from IDTechEx looks at the current state of humanoid actuators and highlights some of the directions and outlook for next generation of humanoid actuation.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/trends-and-outlook-for-actuators-the-muscles-behind-humanoid-motion/35000?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/trends-and-outlook-for-actuators-the-muscles-behind-humanoid-motion/35000?rsst2id=4Thu, 09 Jul 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) As semiconductor packaging technologies evolve, 2.5D packaging and 3D Cu-Cu hybrid bonding are becoming essential routes to higher performance and improved power efficiency. However, manufacturing these packages at high yield requires careful material selection, process control, and continued innovation in packaging manufacturing techniques.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-shaping-the-future-of-advanced-semiconductor-packaging/34991?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-shaping-the-future-of-advanced-semiconductor-packaging/34991?rsst2id=4Tue, 07 Jul 2026 ZZZy.chang@idtechex.com (Dr Yu-Han Chang) IDTechEx analyst Dr Shababa Selim assesses the opportunities for materials and component suppliers for humanoid robots.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-for-humanoid-robots-explainer-video/34965?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-for-humanoid-robots-explainer-video/34965?rsst2id=4Tue, 07 Jul 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) The ability to print electronics has revolutionized the miniaturization capabilities of technology. This article covers how streamlined, discreet, and flexible electronics are creating waves through the wearables and consumer device markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=4Mon, 06 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) New research from IDTechEx finds that the global hip and knee replacement market will approach $34 Billion in 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-for-bone-implants-market-summary-video/34961?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-for-bone-implants-market-summary-video/34961?rsst2id=4Mon, 06 Jul 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Matthew Haynes on Thursday 2 July for the expert-led webinar, "Oil Price Spikes and Favourable Legislation: Can Bioplastics Capitalize?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-can-bioplastics-capitalize-on-oil-prices-and-legislation/34923?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-can-bioplastics-capitalize-on-oil-prices-and-legislation/34923?rsst2id=4Tue, 30 Jun 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The processes behind many modern technologies are underpinned by the advanced materials responsible for their function, including conductive inks, advanced coatings, and low-loss materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-underdogs-of-technology-conductive-inks-to-low-loss-materials/34912?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-underdogs-of-technology-conductive-inks-to-low-loss-materials/34912?rsst2id=4Mon, 22 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From nuclear reactors to photovoltaics, clean energy is as hot a topic as any, with numerous players striving for scalability across the sector to lessen reliance on fossil fuels. This article covers some of the technologies involved with generating clean energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=4Wed, 17 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Dr Conor O'Brien on Thursday 18 June for the expert-led webinar, "The Silver Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping the Conductive Inks Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=4Fri, 12 Jun 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin)