Figur 2.2. "Emerging technologies", baseret på den udvikling af materialer, der forudses at finde sted de næste 10 - 20 år²² 2020 2010 2005 ICT Energy Environment Biotechnology Transport Manufacturing Compact, light weight mouldable rechargeable batteries Optical computing Memory  chip 1 terabit capacity Fuel cells Semiconductor UV Laser Selective catalytic cracking Multi-layer high-efficient solar cells Large area silicon solar cells Materials with improved blood capabilities Geotextile membrane with biological capabilities Biodegradable plastics Carbon dioxide fixation technology Development of lifelong implant materials Temporary bone fixation/repair Real time diagnosis of human diseases Elucidation of the information transmission of sensory nerves Complete control of dimensional structure of protein Polymer batteries 90% recyclability of car parts and materials Road paving material for noise reduction Fuel cells Automobiles powered by hydrogen stored in occlusive alloy Superconductor materials at room temperature Innovative single crystal silicon manufacturing Smart food packaging materials Electric machines with superconductors