Advanced Materials

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Expo North America 2022 that ran from 12th-16th September 2022. It is one of the largest battery-related conferences worldwide with a focus on electric vehicle applications and technologies. This premium article is the second of two articles covering key learnings from the conference and exhibition. Part 1 gives an overview of key conference themes (sustainability and security of supply) and cell level developments (solid-state and lithium metal, silicon, lithium-sulphur). Part 2 will focus on materials for battery packs and other advanced material developments.

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Expo North America 2022 that ran from 12th-16th September 2022. It is one of the largest battery-related conferences worldwide with a focus on electric vehicle applications and technologies. This premium article is the first of two articles covering key learnings from the conference and exhibition. Part 1 will give an overview of key conference themes (sustainability and security of supply) and cell level developments (solid-state and lithium metal, silicon, lithium-sulphur). Part 2 will focus on materials for battery packs and other advanced material developments.

Due to their very high efficiency in transporting electric charges from light, perovskites are known as the next generation material for solar panels and LED displays. A team have invented a brand-new application of perovskites as optical fibres.

This premium article explores the European Chips Act, exploring the plans, goals, investments, budgets, situations in various EU countries, and the current status of the act.

This premium article will explore the state of the art and emerging trends for membranes and catalysts, key components in proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

This premium article looks into metamaterials and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) for 5G, exploring functionalities, architecture, applications, and more.

IDTechEx attended Graphene Week on September 7-8, 2022, which was held in the BMW Welt & Museum, in Munich, Germany. This premium article covers the latest research from the field of academia with potential commercial opportunities and takes a deeper dive into the content covered at the Graphene Innovation Forum that was held during the conference.

A team of researchers have observed and reported for the first time the unique microstructure of a novel ferroelectric material, enabling the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronics, sensors, and energy storage that are safer for human use.

This premium article covers the Thermal Management Expo, held between 29th and 31st August 2022. The focus of the event was mainly on electric vehicles, and this article will explore key news and updates from companies present at the event.