< Previous340311institute.com 85.Transparent Alumina7 /9 2 /10 9 TRL /9 A EROGELS, which are in the Prototype Stage and Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing lighter than air materials that have a range of interesting, and sometimes exceptional, characteristics. Recently there have been several breakthroughs in the field including the use of 3D Printing and Graphene to create new Aerogel materials that are 99 percent lighter than steel, but at the same time 10 times stronger, as well the development of new Aerogels with amazing thermal characteristics that can insulate people from extremely cold temperatures down to -60 Celsius. DEFINITION Aerogels are synthetic, porous, ultralight gel like materials with extremely low density and an exceptional range of customisable properties. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using Aerogels to create clothing that keeps people warm in temperatures of -50 Celsius, and Aerogels that protect assets from temperatures in excess of 2000 Celsius. In the future the primary use cases for Aerogels will be to create products that have incredibly high strength to weight ratios, with the added bonus of exceptional thermal performance, whether or not it is needed. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace and Manufacturing sector, with support from government funding, and university grants. In time we will see advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D Printing, let researchers combine different materials together in new and unique ways, and in new structural formations that make Aerogels even more performant than they are today. While Aerogels are in the Prototype Stage and Productisation stage, over the long term it will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Carbon Nanotubes, Creative Machines, and Graphene, but at this point in time it is not clear what it will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, with a view to implementing it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 8 8 2 9 8 6 2 9 1989 2001 2009 2011 2030 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘17, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 AEROGELS Thoisoi EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 341311institute.com MRL7 /9 2 /10 8 TRL /9 A TOMIC KNOTS, which are in the Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with trying to create super dense materials that exhibit a wide range of exceptional characteristics, such as elasticity, shock absorbency, and strength, by finding new ways to create incredibly compact and knotted molecular structures that, according to scientists, are the equivalent to molecular chain mail. Recently there have been a number of breakthroughs in the field, especially in the field of chemical engineering, that have allowed researchers to create ultra thin and lightweight spray on materials that are bomb proof and shock proof. DEFINITION Atomic Knots are tight, complex molecular structures manufactured using chemical synthesis that can be used to create incredibly dense materials with a range of special properties. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using Atomic Knots to create new types of body armour, spray on materials that protect buildings and other structures from bombs, and protect cars from being damaged even if they’re hit with sledge hammers. In the future the primary use cases of this technology will be to protect assets from extreme impacts. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace and Manufacturing sectors, with support from government funding, and university grants. In time we will see the technology continue to accelerate as researchers find new ways to create even more super dense knot structures which will only serve to increase the usability and attractiveness of these materials to consumers. While Atomic Knots are in the Productisation Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Creative Machines, Molecular Assemblers, Nano-Manufacturing, and Polymers, but at this point in time it is not clear what it will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, with a view to implementing it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 7 5 2 8 8 3 2 9 1971 2003 2007 2010 2026 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT ATOMIC KNOTS STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 342311institute.com MRL2 /9 6 /10 4 TRL /9 A UTO-CANNIBALISTIC Materials, which are in the Prototype Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing new ways to create materials that can change shape and re-configure themselves on demand in response to specific events or stimulii. Recently there have been several breakthroughs in the field with the development of some of the first materials that are capable of automatically re-configuring their matrices and structures in order to form new matrices and structures. DEFINITION Auto-Cannabalistic Materials are materials that cannibalise themselves in order to create new shapes and structures. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using small scale prototypes to prove the theory behind the technology and refine it. In the future the primary use case of this technology will be almost unlimited as organisations use it as a pathway to create fully self- configurable and re-configurable constructs and products. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow, albeit from a very low base, primarily led by univesity grants. In time we will see the technology mature to the point where it becomes commercialised and viable to use in a wide variety of applications, and given the nature of the technology I would expect the regulatory oversight to be minimal which would accelerate its time to market. While Auto-Cannabalistic Materials are in the Prototype Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence, DNA Robots, Molecular Robots, Nanobots, Nano-Machines, and Quantum Computing, but at this point in time it is not clear what they will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, and establish a point of view, and re-visit it every few years until progress in the space accelerates. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 2 4 3 3 8 1 1 7 1991 2004 2018 2034 2039 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT AUTO-CANNABALISTIC MATERIALS STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘20, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 343311institute.com MRL9 /9 4 /10 9 TRL /9 B IO-ACTIVE MATERIALS, which are in the Mass Adoption Stage is the field of research concerned with developing materials that stimulate a biological response from the human body or more broadly from living organisms. Prepared using materials such as Ceramics, Hydrogels, metals, Nanoparticles, Polymers, and with many different forms including fibers, films, foams, and gels, Bio-Active Materials have a range of forms and functions. Even though this is a decades old field though as we continue to see developments across multiple technology areas it would be easy to say that the field’s still just getting started with recent breakthroughs including the addition of stem cells into materials which, when implanted into the cavities in teeth grow the patients teeth back. There have also seen advances in the fields of bio-active cements, ceramics, composites, food stuffs, and many more. DEFINITION Bio-Active Materials are substances that have been engineered to interact with biological systems to produce a specific and predictable reaction. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today Bio-Active Materials are used in everything from bone repair, as is the case with Bio-Active Glass, all the way through to the use of anti-bacterial materials in the healthcare sector. The fastest growing segments though include the personal care sector and the animal and human food sectors where bio-active ingredients including amino acids, antioxidants, probiotics, and various minerals and vitamins are increasingly being used in a multitude of products. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade we will continue to see interest in the field accelerate, predominantly led by the healthcare sector. As organisations increase their investment in the sector it’s inevitable that the number of products in this category will grow and that they will become increasingly popular, however as the capabilities of the technologies that support this field improve there’s no doubt that regulators will find it more challenging to quantify the risks around it. While Bio-Active Materials are in the Mass Adoption Stage over the longer term they could be enhanced by advances in 3D and 4D Bio-Printing, AI, Bio-Manufacturing, and other technologies, however over the long term it’s unclear what they could be superseded by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 7 7 4 9 8 6 7 7 1920 1938 1964 1970 1994 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT BIO-ACTIVE MATERIALS STARBURST APPEARANCES: NONE EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 344311institute.com MRL9 /9 2 /10 9 TRL /9 B IOGENIC MATERIALS, which are in the Commercialisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing new materials that originate from living organisms. Recently there have been a number of breakthroughs in this field, including the development of a variety of biogenic materials that are now starting to make their mark in the construction industry such as Bamboo, Bio-Resins, carbon negative concrete, cellulose glazing, Hempcrete, Kelp fibers, Mycelium finishes, transparent wood, and many others. DEFINITION Bio-Genic Materials are materials derived from living organisms that have numerous applications. EXAMPLE USE CASES As the number of biogenic materials that are commercially available continues to grow, as their costs drop, and as the Circular Economy gains prominence the majority of use cases for this technology at the moment are in the green construction industry. However, while that is the dominant market at the moment these materials are also finding their way into everything from clothing to packaging and as their availability and utility improves so too will their chances of making inroads into new use cases. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade we will continue to see interest and investment in Biogenic Materials grow, predominantly driven by the Construction and Fashion sectors. The increasing use of these materials is testament to organisations growing need to be sustainable, and bearing in mind that many of these materials are biodegradable, carbon negative, as well as renewable it’s no wonder that so many organisations are trying to incorporate them into their finished products, with the result being that this is a growing industry with a long life span. While Biogenic Materials are still in the Commercialisation Stage it could be enhanced by advances in Bio- Manufacturing, Synthetic Biology, and other technologies, however over the long term it’s unclear what it could be superseded by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, and establish a point of view. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 5 5 7 9 7 4 3 8 1965 1975 1999 2001 2045 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT BIO-GENIC MATERIALS STARBURST APPEARANCES: NONE EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 345311institute.com MRL5 /9 3 /10 9 TRL /9 B IO-MATERIALS, which are still in the Prototype Stage and Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with trying to create new classes of biologically inspired non-viable materials, using combinations of biological and synthetic manufacturing techniques, that can safely interact with other biological systems and exhibit a wide range of useful properties. Recently there have been a number of breakthroughs in creating Bio-Materials thanks to advances in biological and chemical engineering, imaging, and manufacturing, which now makes it possible to create non-valatile materials that can be used to regenerate and repair damaged or missing tissues within the human body, with the added benefit that many of these materials can be broken down by the body’s natural metabolic processes once they’ve reached the end of their useful life. Additionally, the technology is now being used in the development of non- volatile 3D printed scaffolds that support and promote the growth of tissues outside of the human body before transplant. DEFINITION Bio-Materials are materials that have been engineered to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using Bio-Materials to promote new bone formation and soft-tissue healing within patients, and using them to create 3D printed scaffolds that help promote the growth of new tissues including human brain and heart tissue. In the future the primary use of this technology will be to help researchers grow replacement organs and tissues outside of the human body on demand before final transplatation. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Healthcare sector, with support from university grants. In time we will see Bio-Materials that leverage advances in Bio- Electronic and Regenerative Medicine that help dramatically accelerate the tissue growth and healing processes. While Bio-Materials are in the Prototype Stage and Productisation Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in 3D Printing, Bio-Electronic Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Technology, and Tissue Engineering, but at this point in time it is not clear what it will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, with a view to implementing it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 6 6 3 7 8 6 2 9 1972 1988 1993 2002 2036 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘17, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 BIO-MATERIALS EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 346311institute.com MRL5 /9 4 /10 9 TRL /9 B IO-MINERALISATION, which is in the Prototype Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing new ways to combine specific bacteria, that have Bio-Mineralisation properties, with regular materials in order to change their characteristics and properties. Recent breakthroughs in the field include the development of Bio- Mineralisation bricks that combine bacteria with traditional building materials to create bricks that are not only stronger, but that are also capable of self-healing and self-replicating, with the added advantage being that the bacteria involved draw toxic greenhouse gases out of the air and lock them away in mineral form. DEFINITION Bio-Mineralisation is the process by which living organisms produce minerals that can be used to harden or stiffen materials. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using small scale prototypes to prove the theory behind the technology and refine it. In the future the primary use case of this technology will be to create almost a new class of materials that are capable of using gases in their local environment in order to alter their properties, as well as self-heal and replicate themselves which could be used in construction, as well as a wide range of other use cases. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow, primarily led by organisations in the Construction and Manufacturing sector, with support from univesity grants. In time we will see the technology mature to the point where it is affordable and mature enough to be used as a viable alternative to many of today’s most polluting materials, such as concrete, but depending on the use case the technology may well have to overcome stringent tests and regulatory oversight before it can see full commercial adoption. While Bio-Mineralisation is in the Prototype Stage, over the long term it will be enhanced by advances in 3D Printing, CAST, CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Materials, but at this point in time it is not clear what it will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 6 6 5 8 7 2 1 8 1993 1999 2016 2029 2032 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT BIO-MINERALISATION STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘20, ‘21 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 347311institute.com MRL6 /9 2 /10 9 TRL /9 C ARBON NANOTUBES, which are in the Prototype Stage and early Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing the technology to the point where it can be mass produced. Recently there have been several breakthroughs in the field with the development of the world’s first 70cm long Nano-cable, which, as development continues could one day be the foundational technology that helps us develop electric vehicles with a 16,000km range on a single charge, and even much hyped space elevators. Meanwhile, elsewhere the technology has been used to cure paralysis in humans, as the foundation for the next generation of electronics, and 0.5nm transistors. As a result, even with this small snapshot it is possible to see just how powerful and versatile the technology is. DEFINITION Carbon Nanotubes are cylindrical nanostructures with a exceptional range of properties that include conductivity and strength. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using Carbon Nanotubes to cure human paralysis, by using it to bridge severed nerves, develop the world’s blackest materials, which have space based applications, and manufacture 0.5nm transistors and energy dense, flexible battery systems. In the future the primary use cases of the technology could be almost limitless, ranging from helping create ultra strong nano-cables that can be used in Mechanical Batteries to revolutionise the electric vehicle industry, through to creating ultra strong ballistic armour and nano-cables strong enough to build the world’s first space elevators. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace, Defence, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Technology sectors, with support from government funding, and university grants. In time we will see the technology become increasingly commercialised, and cable lengths increase as new manufacturing techniques are perfected. While Carbon Nanotubes are in the Prototype Stage and early Productisation Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Nanomanufacturing, but at this point in time it is not clear what it will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, with a view to implementing it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 6 5 2 6 9 8 3 8 1983 1987 1997 2001 2034 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT CARBON NANOTUBES STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘17, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 348311institute.com MRL4 /9 3 /10 5 TRL /9 C HROMOGENIC MATERIALS, which are in the Productised Stage, is the field of research concerned with trying to find new ways to create active camouflage-like systems and materials that can dynamically change colour on demand in response to electrochromic, photochromic, and thermochromic stimulii. Recently there have been a number of developments in the space which include the development of Digital Metamaterials DEFINITION Chromogenic Materials are materials that can change colour on demand in reaction to different stimulii. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using Chromogenic Materials in everything from children’s toys to coffee mugs that change colour in response to specific temperature changes. In the future though researchers hope these materials will unlock the door to a new class of Electro-active camouflage, and as it matures there are also obvious applications for the fashion industry and beyond. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace, Defence, Consumer Electronics, and Retail sector. In time we will see the technology move from being a passive technology to an active one that can respond dynamically to almost any type of stimulii, at which point it will open the door to a variety of new and interestingly unique use cases. While Chromogenic Materials are in the Productised Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Digital Metamaterials, and Metamaterials, as well as Advanced Manufacturing and Sensor technology, but at this point in time it is not clear what they will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 4 2 5 5 7 4 3 8 1981 1993 1998 2004 2030 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT STARBURST APPEARANCES: NONE CHROMOGENIC MATERIALS EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 349311institute.com MRLNext >