The Middle East conflict is raising concerns over global energy supply and driving sharp increases in semiconductor material costs. Compound semiconductor manufacturers say prices for high-temperature metals, including tungsten, tantalum, and molybdenum, have doubled, while gallium prices have also surged. At the same time, shortages of indium phosphide (InP) substrates persist due to supply-demand imbalances and geopolitical disruptions such as export controls
Carbon fiber, known for high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, is often described as "black gold," the "king of new materials," and one of the strongest materials on earth. China's T1200-grade carbon fiber has appeared overseas, highlighting continued technological upgrades in China's high-performance materials sector and drawing international attention
