領袖觀點｜微波產業應用與其節能減碳優勢

本文探討不同功率微波於各產業中的應用與其節能減碳優勢。低功率微波廣泛用於無線通訊、材料量測與電子產品中，具有低能耗、非接觸式偵測與快速響應等特性；而高功率微波則應用於軍事雷達、核融合等電漿加熱、微波乾燥與微波工業應用等領域，展現出高效率、快速與選擇性加熱的優勢。特別在微波化學、碳纖維製程、半導體退火與生質材料乾燥方面，微波技術能以較低溫度與較短時間完成處理，大幅降低能源消耗與碳排放。雖然微波在加熱均勻度與製程重複性方面仍具挑戰，但藉由電磁模擬與精準控制，未來其應用潛力將更加擴大。本計畫強調微波技術於永續製程與綠色產業轉型中的關鍵角色，為低碳工業發展提供具體解方。

This report explores the applications of both low- and high-power microwave technologies across various industries, highlighting their advantages in energy conservation and carbon reduction. Low-power microwaves are widely used in wireless communication, material sensing, and consumer electronics for their low energy consumption and rapid, non-contact detection. High-power microwaves are applied in military radar, plasma heating for nuclear fusion, chemical processing, and industrial drying, demonstrating high efficiency, rapid heating, and selective energy transfer. In fields such as microwave chemistry, carbon fiber processing, semiconductor annealing, and biomass drying, microwaves enable treatment at lower temperature and shorter processing time, significantly reducing energy use and emissions. While challenges remain in heating uniformity and process repeatability, advancements in electromagnetic simulation and precise control technologies continue to expand microwave potential. This project emphasizes the pivotal role of microwave systems in sustainable manufacturing and green industrial transformation, providing practical solutions for developing low-carbon industries.