Global Carbon Nanotubes Market to Reach US$ 6.9 billion by 2023, Soaring Demand for Reinforcing Polymer Materials Promote Growth
The global carbon
nanotubes market is scattered due to the presence of innumerable
regional players. The immense demand from the consumers and lack of
differentiation among products from different manufacturers opens
doors for new players. With tremendous potential to grow, many young
companies are entering the global carbon nanotubes market.
Another important
factor is the lack of substitutes for carbon nanotubes. This has made
the market quite competent. Some major players in the global carbon
nanotubes market include Cnano Technology Ltd, Showa Denko K.K., and
Nanocyl S.A., which collectively hold 23% of the total shares.
The global carbon
nanotubes market was valued at US$ 1.6 bn in the end of 2016, and is
expected to swell to US$ 6.9 bn by the end of 2023. With several
growth factors, the market is predicted to grow at 22.1% CAGR between
2015 and 2023.
Geographically, Asia
Pacific will hold the largest share of the global carbon nanotubes
market. The region consumed 3.2 million metric tons by the end of
2016. The growing demand for electronics in countries like India,
China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan will fuel growth in this
region.
In the product type
section, multi-wall carbon nanotubes are gaining substantial impetus.
They possess better mechanical strength and thermal conductivity,
thus making them ideal for production of batteries, super capacitors,
construction materials, and coating.
Suitable Properties
Make Carbon Nanotubes an Ideal Product in the Polymer Industry
Carbon nanotubes
increase the strength of several polymers and thus find applications
in industries like construction, defense, automotive, and aerospace.
They increase the tensile and mechanical strength of different
components, making them 20 times stronger than steel. Besides, carbon
nanotubes are far lighter than steel. These aspects of the product
makes them ideal, thus fueling growth in the global carbon nanotubes
market. It is predicted that the polymers industry will consume more
than 68% of the total carbon nanotubes produced in 2023.
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Besides the polymers
industry, carbon nanotubes are preferred over indium tin oxide for
manufacturing displays. Indium tin oxide is brittle and poses high
chances of breakage, whereas carbon nanotubes are cost-effective and
light. This is shooting up the demand in the global carbon nanotubes
market. On the other hand, similar properties of carbon nanotubes can
be of immense potential in wind turbines where lightweight and high
strength can yield significant results.
Cost of Highly Pure
Carbon Nanotubes Could Slowdown Growth
Chemical vapor
deposition is a common technique for production of carbon nanotubes.
Hydrocarbons as raw materials are used in a reactor, and metals are
used a catalyst in the process. The resultant carbon nanotube
contains metal impurities on its surface which have to be removed.
This is a highly complex process and consumes a large amount of
manufacturing costs, thus affecting demand in the global carbon
nanotubes market.
However, the demand
for highly pure carbon nanotubes is currently very low. Hence, it
does not have a significant impact on growth of the global carbon
nanotube market. At the same time, it is predicted that the demand
will gradually increase in the coming years, and market players
should develop financial capabilities to afford production.
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