Graphene has been discussed as a wonder material that will unlock the next-generation technologies seen in sci-fi movies. This article explores why these advances have not been seen, the tangible success that graphene has shown in consumer electronics and a look to the potential role of graphene in the next iteration of batteries.

Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Conor O'Brien on Thursday 23rd October for 'Cementing its Future: How Graphene Will Achieve Success in Concrete', an insightful webinar considering if its use in the construction industry could mark graphene's long-awaited breakthrough into mainstream markets and the associated commercial success. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.

The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.

The increase in demand for high performance computing is resulting in the need for enhanced semiconductor performance, of which thermal management is a large component. This article covers some of the latest developments and favored materials involved in thermal management for advanced semiconductor packaging.

The renewable energy sector is becoming increasingly enriched with the developments of clean, green, and natural power sources, with hydrogen and solar being two of the biggest technology names rising within the industry. This article covers some of their latest applications including solar canopy charging, stationary fuel cells, and hydrogen planes.

Thin film solar cells could be the answer to changing up the photovoltaic market, providing an alternative means of harnessing solar power to the long incumbent heavy and rigid silicon panels. This article covers materials, benefits, and expected growth within the market.

Thermal interface materials are responsible for transferring the heat from heat generating components onto a heatsink in electronic devices. This article covers IDTechEx's benchmarking of some of the most common materials, and the main applications for TIMs.