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 Helium is a finite resource and critical for several applications, including semiconductor manufacturing. With Qatar producing a third of the world's helium supply, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has created a major supply chain bottleneck for industries critically reliant on helium. This article from IDTechEx looks at the critical role of helium in the semiconductor industry, Qatar's position in the helium supply chain, and what this means for semiconductor manufacturing. The article also discusses alternatives for helium supply and potential mitigation strategies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-oil-middle-east-tensions-chokehold-global-helium-supply/34668?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-oil-middle-east-tensions-chokehold-global-helium-supply/34668?rsst2id=4Mon, 27 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) New generations of wireless networks are typically introduced every 10 years. With 6G rollout expected to commence around 2030, material development is well underway to meet the requirements of next generation of telecommunication technologies. While the 5G rollout is in progress, this article looks to the future of 6G and the ongoing development of low-loss materials to support it.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=4Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) From materials that withstand extreme temperatures, to pristine graphene sheets and high-value critical materials, this article covers advanced coatings, graphene, and critical material recovery.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-top-of-the-material-chain-advanced-coatings-to-critical-minerals/34621?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-top-of-the-material-chain-advanced-coatings-to-critical-minerals/34621?rsst2id=4Thu, 16 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx analyst Dr Selim presents on materials that can help minimize transmission losses in high frequency communications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-to-reduce-transmission-losses-video/34619?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-to-reduce-transmission-losses-video/34619?rsst2id=4Wed, 15 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive materials responsible for the selective transportation of ions, and are necessary for applications including green hydrogen production, hydrogen fuel cells, and carbon capture. This article covers IDTechEx's research into the growing market and some of the main applications for ion exchange membranes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=4Fri, 10 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx analyst Daniel Parr discusses the outlook for materials in EV batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-electric-vehicle-battery-materials-video/34561?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-electric-vehicle-battery-materials-video/34561?rsst2id=4Wed, 08 Apr 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) In this article, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Noah El Alami investigates how quantum technologies are driving interest into new material platforms for photonic integrated circuits (PICs).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pic-and-mix-how-quantum-tech-is-shaking-up-the-photonics-industry/34528?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pic-and-mix-how-quantum-tech-is-shaking-up-the-photonics-industry/34528?rsst2id=4Tue, 07 Apr 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data center demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimize transmission. This article explores how low-loss materials can prevent transmission losses associated with higher sensitivities and frequencies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=4Wed, 01 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) An overview of the opportunities for materials in quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum communications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/opportunities-for-materials-in-quantum-technologies-video/34477?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/opportunities-for-materials-in-quantum-technologies-video/34477?rsst2id=4Fri, 20 Mar 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) As the automotive industry continues to be an ever-relevant space, there are plenty of opportunities for composite materials, including those made with natural fibers, to be integrated into both the interiors and exteriors of vehicles. This article covers some of the technologies exhibited at JEC World 2026.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/natural-fiber-cars-sustainable-automotive-parts-at-jec-world-2026/34493?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/natural-fiber-cars-sustainable-automotive-parts-at-jec-world-2026/34493?rsst2id=4Thu, 19 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) A complimentary collection of insights written by IDTechEx industry experts, covering key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=4Sun, 15 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Daniel Parr on Thursday 19th March for the expert-led webinar, "How EV Battery Material Trends Lead to Lower Prices and Increased Energy Density". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-ev-battery-material-trends/34472?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-ev-battery-material-trends/34472?rsst2id=4Thu, 12 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Industrial biomanufacturing occupies a distinctive position in the production of high-value specialty chemicals. This article discusses two of the technology trends in specialty chemical biomanufacturing, the use of cell-free systems and alternative non-sugar feedstocks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biomanufacturing-specialty-chemicals-more-efficient-and-sustainable/34461?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biomanufacturing-specialty-chemicals-more-efficient-and-sustainable/34461?rsst2id=4Tue, 10 Mar 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) From electric vehicles to consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries are one of the most popular battery chemistries on the market today, providing high energy density and long lifespans. This article covers Li-ion battery additives and the original extraction of lithium.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-latest-lithium-developments-from-additives-to-extraction/34413?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-latest-lithium-developments-from-additives-to-extraction/34413?rsst2id=4Thu, 19 Feb 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow globally, with passenger cars primarily driving the growth. EV performance is fundamentally tied to EV batteries, at cell- and pack-level. As new EV sectors are unlocked and performance targets are reached, trends in material demand across cell and pack components emerge. This article explores material trends in EV cathodes, anodes and packs that underscore the EV market as a whole.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/material-demand-for-ev-batteries-to-reach-22-2-million-tonnes-by-2036/34392?rsst2id=4https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/material-demand-for-ev-batteries-to-reach-22-2-million-tonnes-by-2036/34392?rsst2id=4Wed, 18 Feb 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr)