Category: Trends & Insights
Functional Materials Power the Next Phase of Technological Progress
Functional materials are increasingly shaping modern technology, providing the physical basis for devices and systems across computing, energy, mobility, and sensing. These specially designed materials — chosen for their electrical, optical, or magnetic responses rather than structural strength — are central to advances in information processing, energy conversion and storage, and the sensors that connect…
Hydrogels and Their Role in Precision Drug Delivery
Hydrogels have emerged as one of the most promising materials in the field of drug delivery, offering unparalleled advantages in biocompatibility, tunability, and controlled release capabilities. These three-dimensional, water-swollen networks are often composed of natural or synthetic polymers that can retain large amounts of water while maintaining a soft, tissue-like structure—making them ideal for interaction…
Global Policy Trends Shaping the Advanced Materials Industry
In recent years, the advanced materials industry has been gaining increasing attention from policymakers worldwide. From nanomaterials to biodegradable polymers, new material technologies are being recognized not only for their innovation potential but also for their role in addressing environmental, economic, and security challenges. This article explores some of the key global policy trends and…