Trends Identified
Smart Nuclear Reactor
Demand for small and medium-sized nuclear reactors has been increasing in many countries where power grid capacity is low, and decentralized power supply is needed. The technology can also be used to desalinate seawater with nuclear energy. The technology is expected to create a global market worth more than $70 billion by 2020.
2010
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2010
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Wireless Electric Power Transmission Technology
The technology enables transmission of electrical energy without the use of power plugs and outlets within limited distance. The technology can be applied for ubiquitous computing of electronic devices. Prior to implementation, efficiency enhancement and size miniaturization of wireless transmitters are the issues that need to be addressed.
2010
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2010
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Eco-energy Zero Construction
Eco-energy zero buildings aim to achieve zero net energy consumption through the use of insulation, recycled building materials, renewable energy sources, and maximizing energy efficiency. With introduction of regulations on gross final energy consumption, renovation of old houses to zero-energy buildings is also expected.
2010
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2010
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Electric Car Quick Charging Technology
The market penetration rate of electric cars is expected to increase rapidly within 10 years and the charging technology will lead these changes with high demand.However, revolutionary improvement of the charging speed comparable to the current speed is necessary.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Quantum Cryptography
Signals are transmitted or decrypted by saving the information in polarized light or phase difference of a photon, using the quantum-mechanical characteristics of the photon. The communication system that can fundamentally block the network attack can be developed using the quantum-mechanical characteristics of the signal.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
$2 LED Lamp
There is a high possibility that LED could be spotlighted to replace existing lamps, owing to its energy efficiency and long product life. However, the price should be lower than incandescent lamps. It is expected that if low-price LED lamps are available, the environmental trade barrier caused by the ban of incandescent lamps could be dealt.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
One-touch Health Check Service
It is highly likely that remote health check services can be applied to our daily lives, owing to the development of communication technologies and mobile information devices. For example, using a smart phone connected patch-type diagnostic module attached to the palm, an application that analyzes the received bio signals and blood results and sends the results to the doctor, can be developed. In addition, real-time diagnosis of high-risk patients could be provided.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
$100 Rollable Tablet PC
Information and communication devices are likely to be developed rapidly for the next 10 years, but digital divide also seems to continue. As a solution, high performance portable computer should appear at low price, which offers sufficient performance and portability rather than the distribution type low price PC. The demand for the low price computer with improved portability will increase which will likely be the upgrade version of current tablet PCs like iPad and Galaxy Tab.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
CO2 Absorption and Storage Material
International interest in CO2 reduction seems to continue, due to issues such as sustainable growth and environmental protection. Therefore, successful development of porous new nano materials, which can ively extract and save CO2, will have a great ripple effect. In addition to storage, there will be more interest on the extraction technology that is highly efficient and ive when needed.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Lithium-air Battery
The secondary battery that uses electric power generated by the combination of Li metal and atmospheric oxygen. As this battery provides 10 times larger capacity that existing batteries, it will be widely used for mobile power supply for electronic cars, mobile phones and laptop, etc.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)