Success Stories

Semiconductors

A materials success story on microelectronics packaging and the importance of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

Batteries and Batteries Recycling

A materials success story on batteries and recycling and the importance of research funding.

Microelectronics Packaging

A materials success story on microelectronics packaging and the importance of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

A materials success story on how AI is revolutionizing the way we do science and the importance of research funding.

Power Electronics

Technologies such as 5G, electric vehicles, and a secure electric grid all require power electronics to control electric power through converters, switches, and amplifiers. Semiconductor materials are critical components, and continued development of wide- and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors will significantly reduce power consumption and boost device performance.

LED Lighting

Light emitting diode (LED) technology improves lighting efficiency by 10x over conventional incandescent bulbs and
4x over compact fluorescent lamps. With policies that support adoption, the Department of Energy estimates savings of 348 TWh of energy by 2027, equivalent to 44 large (1000 MW) power plants.

2D Materials

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are an emerging class of ultrathin materials with applications spanning several important sectors. These materials are still largely in the fundamental research stage and are expected to have a market value of over $300 million by 2027 as developments lead to commercial applications.

Diamond-like Carbon

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) constitutes a class of super hard to semi-soft carbon coatings with a market value of over $1 billion and is now seeing increased use in automotive racing, medical tools, electronics, and packaging industries.

Materials Success Stories