Advanced Materials

Monday 25 November 2024 - Navigating The Momentum Pushing the Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Market to US$2.3 billion by 2035. Regulatory trends and standards from key regions such as the US, the EU, and Asia-Pacific, highlighting differences in regulations and their implications for PFAS treatment markets; The incumbent and emerging PFAS treatment technology landscape: granular activated carbon, ion exchange resins, foam fractionation, etc; Introduction to PFAS destruction and relevant technologies; Key players in PFAS removal and destruction technologies

While sensors contribute just a fraction of the annual revenue generated by major electronics companies, sensor technology nevertheless represents a multi-billion-dollar global market.

The electrification of vehicle fleets globally continues to create demand for rare earth magnets. With China being the largest electric vehicle market, rare earth permanent magnet motors are expected to retain the majority of the electric motor market share.

Given helium's critical role in semiconductor production, onshoring chip manufacturing will have a significant knock-on impact on the helium demand for semiconductor manufacturing.

While most of the voluntary market saw a downturn in 2023, corners of the market selling durable, carbon removal credits are flourishing and playing a vital role in supporting emerging technologies such as direct air capture and CO2 utilization in concrete.

Leading companies like AMD and Intel have adopted chiplet designs in products such as AMD's EPYC processors and Intel's Ponte Vecchio GPUs. This widespread adoption underscores the growing importance of chiplets in high-performance computing applications.

With so many PFAS and just as many applications for them, why are PFAS now coming under increased scrutiny? Scientific evidence is growing that, depending on different factors, continued exposure to specific PFAS may lead to negative health effects, such as increased risk of cancer, per the US EPA and the OECD.

As the world grapples with plastic waste, which is set to double by 2050, recycling alone cannot meet the growing demand for plastic feedstocks. This is where bioplastics come into play, offering a potential solution to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimize the environmental footprint.

This article will delve into some of the key market drivers and technological developments shaping the future of advanced biofuels and e-fuels.

Antimicrobial and antiviral materials can be used to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces where they are most likely to be passed on. IDTechEx looks at over 100 companies that have developed their own antimicrobial technologies in their market research report.