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Critical materials for a greener future—lead-free piezoelectric devices
Piezoelectric devices have found a plethora of applications in automotive and manufacturing industries, medical diagnostics, as well as everyday commodities, such as cigarette lighters. Lead zirconate titanate (Pb(Zr1-xTix)O3, PZT) piezoceramics in particular have dominated the global market share for decades. However, the hazard of lead and lead oxide during the…
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Large and advanced battery technology and markets
Large and advanced batteries represented a $61.5 billion global market in 2018. The overall market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% between 2019 and 2024 to reach $109.9 billion, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing, technology-driven electrical/electronic sectors. “Large and advanced…