https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/tag/8/graphene-and-carbon-nanotubes IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd IDTechEx's expansive portfolio of advanced materials and critical minerals research reports provides a range of technologies from graphene and carbon nanotubes to conductive inks and advanced coatings. This article covers some of their main applications and use considerations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=8Tue, 17 Feb 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=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=8Thu, 15 Jan 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Graphene and advanced coatings are two of the subject matters explored in IDTechEx's extensive portfolio of Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals research reports. This article explores some of graphene's main applications and a wide variety of advanced coating types.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/exploring-graphene-and-advanced-coatings-with-idtechex/34235?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/exploring-graphene-and-advanced-coatings-with-idtechex/34235?rsst2id=8Thu, 08 Jan 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Graphene is a material that has received significant attention and hype, with its commercial adoption to date more of a material push than a market pull, as a killer application is sought. Bulk applications are being validated and will see uptake in the future, but this article outlines how short-term adoption will be led by consumer products, particularly those in the prosumer / luxury category.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/prosumer-applications-lead-early-adoption-of-graphene/34187?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/prosumer-applications-lead-early-adoption-of-graphene/34187?rsst2id=8Tue, 16 Dec 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) IDTechEx analyst Dr Conor O'Brien covers the outlook for graphene through to 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-market-overview-idtechex-video/34110?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-market-overview-idtechex-video/34110?rsst2id=8Fri, 28 Nov 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) 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.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-material-big-impact-graphene-in-electronic-applications/33917?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-material-big-impact-graphene-in-electronic-applications/33917?rsst2id=8Tue, 28 Oct 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) 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.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar-on-graphene/33892?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar-on-graphene/33892?rsst2id=8Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) 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.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-power-densities-and-thermal-management-for-semiconductors/33864?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-power-densities-and-thermal-management-for-semiconductors/33864?rsst2id=8Fri, 10 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) 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.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/heat-transfer-gap-pads-and-tim-benchmarking-with-idtechex/33830?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/heat-transfer-gap-pads-and-tim-benchmarking-with-idtechex/33830?rsst2id=8Thu, 02 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have rapidly scaled from laboratory production to a high-volume, critical additive in lithium-ion batteries, driving global capacity expansion and industry consolidation while putting downward pressure on material costs. Beyond energy storage, falling prices and increasing production open opportunities for CNTs in cost-sensitive applications, where they will compete with other advanced nanocarbons such as carbon black.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-batteries-non-energy-storage-applications-of-carbon-nanotubes/33816?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-batteries-non-energy-storage-applications-of-carbon-nanotubes/33816?rsst2id=8Mon, 29 Sep 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) Conductive additives are essential materials in the construction of Li-ion cells. This article highlights how advanced carbons, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, are disrupting the Li-ion conductive additive market with their enhanced performance at lower loading quantities.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/advanced-carbons-shaking-up-the-battery-additive-market/33804?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/advanced-carbons-shaking-up-the-battery-additive-market/33804?rsst2id=8Wed, 24 Sep 2025 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) IDTechEx's research dives into some of most intelligent material technologies. This article specifically explores carbon nanotubes (CNTs), self-healing materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cnts-to-mofs-a-dive-into-advanced-materials/33670?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cnts-to-mofs-a-dive-into-advanced-materials/33670?rsst2id=8Fri, 22 Aug 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) This article covers the importance of dispersion technology for enabling carbon nanotube enhanced technology, including energy storage and composites. IDTechEx discusses the key applications requiring CNT dispersions, commercial successes and technical challenges.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/dispersions-hold-the-key-for-carbon-nanotube-success/33498?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/dispersions-hold-the-key-for-carbon-nanotube-success/33498?rsst2id=8Tue, 15 Jul 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) Carbon nanotubes exist within the advanced carbon family, which consists of many types and dimensions. This article explores some of the main applications and manufacturing methods for carbon nanotubes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-characteristics-and-complexities-of-carbon-nanotubes/33489?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-characteristics-and-complexities-of-carbon-nanotubes/33489?rsst2id=8Fri, 11 Jul 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Following decades of hype and false dawns, nanocarbons are now beginning to see substantial market adoption and growth. This article delves into the continued growth of the carbon nanotube market, which is set to exceed $1.25 billion by 20235. IDTechEx assesses the key applications driving the growth, and the leading players poised to take a significant market share.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/billion-dollar-carbon-nanotube-market-continues-to-grow/33366?rsst2id=8https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/billion-dollar-carbon-nanotube-market-continues-to-grow/33366?rsst2id=8Tue, 17 Jun 2025 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien)