This issue of High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) focuses on material advancements in graphene, carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and biopolymers for a myriad of industries. Development of these technologies aid in the reduction of negative environmental footrpints such as development of biobased polypropylene that aids in greater biodegradability leading to reduced plastic waste. Another innovation highlights the use of MXene in the field of thermotherpies, which would aid in the development of advanced wearables and fabrics.
The High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on various materials across industries. Some material technologies include lightweight materials, bio–based materials, ceramics, smart materials, fibers, nanomaterials, responsive materials, polymers, woven and non woven materials, polymers and plastics and packaging materials.
The Chemicals and Advanced Materials cluster tracks research and innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thinfilms, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers, and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.
Table of Contents
- Advancements Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, 2D Materials, and Biopolymers
- Profile 1: Lightweight Antennas Made from Carbon Nanotube Films
- Antennas from Flexible CNT Films as an Alternative for Electronics
- Profile 2: Nanotechnology Enables Shape Adaptable MXene Heated Fabrics
- Application of MXene for Fabrication of Wearable Heaters for the Healthcare industry
- Profile 3: Strengthening Graphene Membranes with Carbon Nanotubes
- Graphene-based Membrane Ensures Efficient Gas Separation and Water Desalination
- Profile 4: Physics Alters the Structure of OLED Making it More Efficient
- Advances in OLED Make Smartphone and TV Screens More Brighter
- Profile 5: Innovation of Bionic Stretchable Nanogenerator from Electric Eels
- Nanogenerator Enhances Underwater Applications of Wearables
- Profile 6: Harnessing Solar Heat from Sunlight Using Transparent Aerogel
- Non-concentrating collectors Find Use in Residential and Industrial Applications
- Profile 7: A Sustainable Process to Obtain Polypropylene from Non-edible Sugar Sources
- Bio-PP has The Potential to Replace Traditional PP Across Applications
- Profile 8: An Effort To Replace Single Use Plastic to Encourage Circular Economy
- Recycled PET will Aid in Reduction of Plastic Waste Generation
- Profile 9: Nanotechnology Approach in Converting Carbon Dioxide into Fuel and Packaging Materials
- Reducing the Global Warming Effect by Optimizing the Application of Carbon Dioxide
- Profile 10: Food Wrappers Made with Reusable Materials
- Adopting High Quality Paper Wrapper in Reducing the Accumulation of Wastes in the Landfills
- Profile 11: Conductive Inks That Can Be Used for Water Soluble Electronic Devices
- Development of Conductive Inks for Transient Electronics is a Key Area of Research
- Profile 12: Gas Sensors That Use Graphene Oxide Films Instead of Metal Oxides
- Graphene Oxide-based Gas Sensors Have The Potential to Replace Metal Oxide-based Sensors
- Profile 13: Fabrication of Graphene Aerogels with Unique 3D Structures
- Graphene Aerogels are an Emerging Class of Materials That are Attracting a Lot of Research Focus
- Profile 14: Material Informatics Enables New High-entropy Alloy Discovery
- Material Informatics Will Play a Critical Role in Material Development
- Profile 15: Single Step Process to Produce Graphene from Carbon Dioxide
- New Catalyst Unlocks New Opportunities for Alkaline PEMFCs
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