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PyroGenesis Announces Accelerated Construction of Fumed Silica Reactor Project with Arrival of All Major Equipment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

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  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • With all major equipment now on site, the construction phase of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is accelerating.
  • The FSR converts quartz into fumed silica (also known as pyrogenic silica) in a single and eco-friendly step while eliminating the use of harmful chemicals generated by conventional methods.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.

IDTechEx Explores Technology Trends in Dielectric Materials for Next Generation 2.5D and 3D Semiconductor Packaging

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

This article explores the technology trends in dielectric materials for both 2.5D and 3D packaging, with insights drawn from IDTechEx's market report on the topic, " Materials and Processing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2024-2034 ".

Key Points: 
  • This article explores the technology trends in dielectric materials for both 2.5D and 3D packaging, with insights drawn from IDTechEx's market report on the topic, " Materials and Processing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2024-2034 ".
  • However, traditional inorganic dielectric materials like SiO2, though capable of achieving fine L/S, suffer from high dielectric constants (Dk=3.9) and are tied to the Si manufacturing technique.
  • Organic dielectric materials emerge as promising alternatives for advanced semiconductor packaging, offering lower dielectric constants and cost advantages.
  • Finally, the report includes a 10-year market forecast for Organic Dielectric Advanced Semiconductor Packaging, providing industry perspectives on market growth and trends.

IDTechEx Explores Technology Trends in Dielectric Materials for Next Generation 2.5D and 3D Semiconductor Packaging

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

This article explores the technology trends in dielectric materials for both 2.5D and 3D packaging, with insights drawn from IDTechEx's market report on the topic, " Materials and Processing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2024-2034 ".

Key Points: 
  • This article explores the technology trends in dielectric materials for both 2.5D and 3D packaging, with insights drawn from IDTechEx's market report on the topic, " Materials and Processing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2024-2034 ".
  • However, traditional inorganic dielectric materials like SiO2, though capable of achieving fine L/S, suffer from high dielectric constants (Dk=3.9) and are tied to the Si manufacturing technique.
  • Organic dielectric materials emerge as promising alternatives for advanced semiconductor packaging, offering lower dielectric constants and cost advantages.
  • Finally, the report includes a 10-year market forecast for Organic Dielectric Advanced Semiconductor Packaging, providing industry perspectives on market growth and trends.

Extending the Driving Range without Increasing EV Weight? Yes, Solidion Technology, Inc. Provides Solutions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Although graphite has been the preferred anode material during the past 30 years, silicon oxide (SiOx) and silicon (Si) are two evolving anode materials capable of improving the energy density of EV batteries and extending the EV range by 20-40%.

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  • Although graphite has been the preferred anode material during the past 30 years, silicon oxide (SiOx) and silicon (Si) are two evolving anode materials capable of improving the energy density of EV batteries and extending the EV range by 20-40%.
  • Solidion has overcome this technical obstacle and has established a Dayton, Ohio-based facility for manufacturing silicon oxide (SiOx) and silicon (Si).
  • The Solidion team is ready to expand the production capacity for these two types of high-capacity anode materials.
  • Industry-leading EV OEMs have concluded that silicon and silicon oxide anodes are required to drive EV battery technology to lower cost and provide higher energy density, significantly extending the EV driving range.

PyroGenesis Announces Milestone Reached for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

Key Points: 
  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • Fumed silica is a moisture-absorbing white microstructure powder with high surface area and low bulk density.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.

Polymer Power: Incheon National University Researchers Enhance the Safety of Lithium Batteries

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

GWANGJU, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium-ion batteries are a widely used class of rechargeable batteries in today's world.

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  • GWANGJU, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium-ion batteries are a widely used class of rechargeable batteries in today's world.
  • To avoid this, separators composed of polyolefins—a type of polymer— can be employed to maintain separation.
  • One such method is to apply ceramic coatings on the separators to improve the way they handle pressure and heat.
  • Title of original paper: Ultra-thin SiO2 nanoparticle layered separators by a surface multi-functionalization strategy for Li-metal batteries: Highly enhanced Li-dendrite resistance and thermal properties

PyroGenesis Announces Improved Economics for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.

Key Points: 
  • As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.
  • The FSR, another plasma-based process developed by PyroGenesis, converts quartz into commercial-grade fumed silica (or Pyrogenic Silica) in a single and eco-friendly step.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.
  • Management has calculated the Payback for the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) based on operational data accumulated over the years.

IDTechEx Explores Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technologies: 2.5D and 3D Insights

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Four critical parameters shape advanced semiconductor packaging : power, performance, area, and cost:

Key Points: 
  • Four critical parameters shape advanced semiconductor packaging : power, performance, area, and cost:
    Power: Enhancing power efficiency through innovative packaging technologies.
  • Cost: Continuously reducing packaging costs by employing alternative, more affordable materials or enhancing manufacturing equipment efficiency
    2.5D and 3D packaging technology:
    The 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies encompass various packaging techniques.
  • Key aspects of this report:
    Exploring Technology Trends and Manufacturers in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging:
    Explore advanced semiconductor packaging evolution, addressing transistor IC challenges.
  • This webinar will reveal insights into 2.5D and 3D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies and the content include:
    2.5D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies: current status, existing barriers, future development trend, target markets, player analysis
    3D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies: current status, existing barriers, future development trend, target markets, player analysis
    Click here to find out more and register your place on one of our three sessions.

IDTechEx Explores Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technologies: 2.5D and 3D Insights

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Four critical parameters shape advanced semiconductor packaging : power, performance, area, and cost:

Key Points: 
  • Four critical parameters shape advanced semiconductor packaging : power, performance, area, and cost:
    Power: Enhancing power efficiency through innovative packaging technologies.
  • Cost: Continuously reducing packaging costs by employing alternative, more affordable materials or enhancing manufacturing equipment efficiency
    2.5D and 3D packaging technology:
    The 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies encompass various packaging techniques.
  • Key aspects of this report:
    Exploring Technology Trends and Manufacturers in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging:
    Explore advanced semiconductor packaging evolution, addressing transistor IC challenges.
  • This webinar will reveal insights into 2.5D and 3D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies and the content include:
    2.5D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies: current status, existing barriers, future development trend, target markets, player analysis
    3D advanced semiconductor packaging technologies: current status, existing barriers, future development trend, target markets, player analysis
    Click here to find out more and register your place on one of our three sessions.

Elkem celebrates its 120 years anniversary

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Elkem was founded on 2 January 1904 by Sam Eyde, Knut Tillberg, and Knut and Marcus Wallenberg as "the Norwegian Stock Company for Electrochemical Industry".

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  • Elkem was founded on 2 January 1904 by Sam Eyde, Knut Tillberg, and Knut and Marcus Wallenberg as "the Norwegian Stock Company for Electrochemical Industry".
  • "We are very proud of Elkem's 120 years of history, which demonstrates to our stakeholders that we are in it for the long run.
  • We see ourselves not as a 120 years' old company but as 120 years young, and work on continuous improvements every day," says Elkem's CEO Helge Aasen.
  • Advanced silicones from Elkem can also be found in more than 2 million electric vehicles around the world.