Advanced Materials

Materials

Advanced Materials

Engineered materials, coatings and specialty chemicals.

Why we invest

Products are getting lighter, safer and more durable through better materials. The region imports most of its specialty materials and has few local formulators.

What we look for

Subcategories.

Priority Where our ecosystem gives the strongest advantage.

Engineering polymers

Priority
  • High-performance plastics: PEEK, PPS, PA, PC
  • Elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers
  • Medical-grade polymers
  • Conductive and antistatic polymers

Composites

  • Carbon fibre composites
  • Glass fibre composites
  • Natural fibre composites
  • Composite moulding processes

Coatings

  • Industrial and protective coatings
  • Anti-corrosion systems
  • Functional coatings: hydrophobic, antimicrobial
  • Surface treatment and plating

Specialty chemicals

  • Additives and stabilisers
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Lubricants and process chemicals
  • Water treatment chemicals

Sustainable materials

Priority
  • Bio-based and biodegradable polymers
  • Recycled-content resins
  • Low-carbon cement and building materials
  • Material substitution for lighter products

Metals

  • Specialty alloys
  • Metal powders
  • Magnetic and battery materials

Ceramics

  • Technical ceramics
  • Ceramic powders
  • Ceramic components for electronics

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