Carbon nanotube market growth driven by booming lithium-ion battery demand

Nanotubi di carbonio 2023-2033: mercato, tecnologia e attori

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Carbon nanotube market growth driven by booming lithium-ion battery demand
After years of promise, we are witnessing the first major market adoption of nanocarbons. Although known for several decades, with a large amount of commercial engagement, and some extraordinary properties, CNTs have largely been kept to specific applications and relatively low market sales until now. IDTechEx forecast strong growth for the CNT market over the coming decade, driven primarily by the role of CNTs in energy storage.
 
This market report gives a comprehensive overview of the CNT industry including the manufacturers, material and process landscape, applications, and forecasts.
 
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been known for many decades, but the moment of significant commercial growth is now upon us. Through expansions, partnerships, acquisitions, and greater market adoption there are clear indicators that true market success is being realized for the first time.
 
This report gives granular 10-year market forecasts, player analysis, technology benchmarking, and a deep-dive in core application areas. This detailed technical analysis is built on a long history in the field of nanocarbons and is based on primary-interviews with key and emerging players.
 
Technology
The potential for CNTs needs no introduction. If the exciting nanoscale properties, from mechanical to thermal & electrical conductivity and beyond, can be realized, then the global impact will be profound. However, as is well known, the reality is much further from the theoretical ideals.
 
There is a wide range of technology and manufacturing readiness for the different types of nanotubes. Making the nanotubes is just the first step; a large amount of consideration needs to go into understanding how they can be functionalized, purified and/or separated, and integrated. This report goes into extensive detail benchmarking the physical and economic properties of MWCNTs, FWCNTs, and SWCNTs; it extends to key advancements in this post-processing and dispersion technology, which is an essential part for any market success.
 
There is also the trend to making "macro-CNT" products most commonly in the form of sheets/veils or yarns. There are numerous technical challenges in translating the core beneficial properties from the nanoscale, but some promising results and emerging applications are being observed; within this, vertically aligned CNTs (VACNTs) are one of the most exciting areas taking advantage of the inherent anisotropy of the nanotubes.
 
It is also important to consider the incumbent and emerging competition. In most applications the CNTs are acting as an additive and competing against other conductive carbon materials from chopped carbon fiber to carbon black and graphene; the combination of properties is essential for adoption and looking beyond to non-tradition figures-of-merit can give indication of where the market potential lies.
 
Players
MWCNT production has been established for a long time with most employing a catalytic CVD process, but there remain technical and economic improvements to the MWCNT production and how they are post-processed. This report details the key manufacturers and those further up the supply chain; geographically East Asia has taken a dominant position and leads the way in both installed and planned capacity.
 
For MWCNTs there are 3 key news stories: the funding raised and planned expansion of Jiansgu Cnano Technology, the increasing LG Chem capacity, and the investment by Cabot Corporation (having previously acquired SUSN). Most of this movement is linked with the energy storage market and the role CNTs can play as conductive additives for either electrode in both current and next-generation lithium-ion batteries. However, they are not alone, there are other companies making great strides and with the inevitable consolidation the time for growth is now.
 
This is not the first-time this expansion has been planned, as seen in the figure below. In the build up to 2011, there were several expansions that ultimately proved premature; as a result some players left the field and a subsequent period of capacity stagnation was observed. However, during this period utilization grew and end-users continued to experiment and find application areas where there is genuine added value. Beyond 2020, we are entering into a new age of expansions, driven by the role in cathodes for lithium-ion battery within the booming electric vehicle market.
 
 
That is not to say this is a done deal, there is still a large amount of innovation and development from production to functionalization and integration. This could be in forming unique species with a very high-aspect ratio, forming hybrid products in conjunctions with other additives, using alternative feedstocks or forming highly conductive continuous yarns.
 
SWCNTs are at an earlier stage but there is still a high-level of commercial activity. There is more diversity in the manufacturing from using CO feedstocks to plasma processes and combustion synthesis. This report goes through each of these processes with key profiles and player analysis. With key partnerships being established, some expansion and crucially some market activity these materials are at their start of their commercial journey.
 
Markets
This report provides granular 10-year forecasts for MWCNTs and DWCNTs & SWCNTs segmented by end-use application.
 
MWCNTs have numerous application areas from thermal interface materials to coatings but the key sectors are as an additive in energy storage and polymers.
 
Energy storage: Driven by the demand for electrification, this market is booming and CNTs are well positioned. The nanotubes act as a conductive additive for either electrode in both current and next-generation lithium-ion battery designs, incorporation of a relatively small weight % can have a significant boost to energy density. The enhanced conductivity is obvious, but the mechanical properties are also very important in providing anchorage that enables thicker electrodes, wider temperature range, or materials that give a higher capacity. How they are dispersed, used with or without a binder, and combined with other additives are all examined in extensive detail within the report. Although lacking the same addressable market, there are also key developments in the role of CNTs for ultracapacitors that are explored in a dedicated chapter.
 
Polymer additives: Either in a standalone polymer matrix or within a fiber reinforced polymer composite, CNTs can play a significant role through their blend of properties. This can range from improving interlaminar strength in composite layups to improving the electrostatic discharge capabilities. There have been some longstanding success stories here including for fuel systems and electronic packaging, but with energy storage dramatically increasing the volume, and the price correspondingly dropping, more applications will open up over the next decade.
 
SWCNTs will compete with MWCNTs, particularly as additives for energy storage and elastomer applications, but given their unique properties they are also gaining traction in novel areas such as memory, sensors, and other electronic applications.
 
Carbon Nanotubes 2023-2033: Market, Technology, Players provides a definitive assessment of this market. IDTechEx has an extensive history in the field of nanocarbons and their technical analysts and interview-led approach brings the reader unbiased outlooks, benchmarking studies, and player assessments on this diverse and expanding industry.
 
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Key aspects
 
An evaluation of players in the carbon nanotube market:
  • Historical assessment of major players in the CNT market, including analysis of revenue, profit/loss, manufacturing capacity, expansions, acquisitions and IP activity.
  • Coverage of emerging players - both small companies and large multinationals entering the market through partnerships or acquisitions.
 
An analysis of carbon nanotube technologies:
  • Benchmarking of different CNT production processes.
  • Overview of CNTs produces from green/waste feedstock.
  • Assessment of CNT morphologies, dispersions and macro-CNTs (sheets & yarns).
 
A detailed account of the most critical application areas for carbon nanotubes:
  • Extensive description of utilization in lithium-ion batteries, including cathode and anode trends, plus supply chain relationships.
  • Assessment of composite application areas for CNTs; conductive polymers, fiber reinforced polymer composites, concrete and asphalt, metal composites, and tires.
  • Other application areas include transparent conductive films, thermal interface materials, and sensors.
 
Carbon nanotube market forecasts:
  • Granular 10-year CNT market forecasts for volume demand (tpa) segmented by six major application areas.
  • Outlook for price progression of MWCNTs based on historic data and company interviews.
  • Granular 10-year forecast for CNT market valuation ($USD) segmented by six major application areas.
Report MetricsDetails
Historic Data2019 - 2022
CAGRThe global carbon nanotube market will reach $1.17 billion by 2023, representing a CAGR of 11.5% with respect to the market in 2022.
Forecast Period2023 - 2033
Forecast UnitsVolume (tonnes), Value (USD$)
Segments CoveredLithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, coatings and paints, elastomers, tires, other polymers and fibre reinforced polymers, and other.
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Table of Contents
1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
1.1.Report Overview
1.2.Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)
1.3.Key Takeaways: Status and Outlook
1.4.The hype curve of nanotubes and 2D materials
1.5.CNTs: Ideal vs reality
1.6.Key company expansions
1.7.Not all CNTs are equal
1.8.Price position of CNTs: SWCNTs, FWCNTs, MWCNTs
1.9.Price evolution: MWCNTs for battery applications
1.10.Production capacity of CNTs globally
1.11.Progression and outlook for capacity
1.12.CNTs: Value proposition as an additive material
1.13.Key supply chain relationships for energy storage
1.14.Snapshot of market readiness levels of CNT applications
1.15.Application Overview
1.16.Role of nanocarbon in polymer composites
1.17.CNTs vs Graphene: General Observations
1.18.Regulation
2.MARKET FORECASTS
2.1.Methodology and assumptions
2.2.Ten-year market forecast for MWCNTs segmented by applications in tonnes
2.3.Ten-year market forecast for MWCNTs segmented by applications in value
2.4.Ten-year market forecast for SWCNTs/DWCNTs segmented by applications in tonnes
2.5.Ten-year market forecast for SWCNTs segmented by applications in value
3.MARKET PLAYERS
3.1.Production capacity of CNTs globally
3.2.Progression and outlook for capacity
3.3.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.4.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.5.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.6.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.7.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.8.Market leader analysis: Cnano
3.9.Market leader analysis: LG Chem
3.10.Market leader analysis: LG Chem
3.11.Regulatory approval: LG Chem
3.12.China taking a dominant position
3.13.Market leader analysis: Cabot
3.14.Key player analysis: JEIO
3.15.Key player analysis: Kumho Petrochemical
3.16.MWCNT company list
3.17.SWCNT company list
3.18.CNT companies: Latest updates
3.19.SWCNT market leader: Cnano
3.20.SWCNT market leader: OCSiAl
3.21.SWCNT market leader: OCSiAl
3.22.SWCNT market leader: OCSiAl
3.23.OCSiAl and Daikin Industries
3.24.Carbon black - Market overview
3.25.Specialty carbon black - Market overview
3.26.Carbon Fiber - Market overview
4.CNT PRODUCTION
4.1.1.Benchmarking of different CNT production processes
4.1.2.Production processes: Laser ablation and arc discharge
4.1.3.Production processes: CVD overview
4.1.4.Production processes: CVD overview (2)
4.1.5.Production processes: Vertically aligned nanotubes
4.1.6.Varieties of vertically-aligned pure CNTs
4.1.7.Production processes: HiPCO and CoMoCat
4.1.8.Production processes: eDIPs
4.1.9.Production processes: Combustion synthesis
4.1.10.Production processes: Plasma enhanced
4.2.Production processes: Controlled growth of SWCNTs
4.2.1.Hybrid CNT production
4.2.2.Accelerating CNT production R&D
4.3.Carbon nanotubes made from green or waste feedstock
4.3.1.Captured CO2 as a CNT feedstock overview
4.3.2.Electrolysis in molten salts
4.3.3.Methane pyrolysis
4.3.4.Methane pyrolysis process flow diagram (PFD)
4.3.5.CNTs made from green/waste feedstock: Players
4.3.6.CNTs from CO2 - Player analysis: Carbon Corp
4.3.7.CNTs from CO2 - Player analysis: Carbon Corp
4.3.8.CNTs from CO2 - Player analysis: SkyNano
4.3.9.CNTs from waste feedstock - Player analysis: CarbonMeta Technologies
4.3.10.CNTs from waste feedstock - Player analysis: Huntsman
5.MORPHOLOGY OF CNT MATERIALS
5.1.Variations within CNTs - Images
5.2.Variations within CNTs - Key properties
5.3.High Aspect Ratio CNTs
5.4.High Aspect Ratio CNTs (2)
5.5.Classification of Commercialized CNTs
5.6.Double, Few and Thin-Walled CNTs
5.7.Significance of Dispersions
5.8.Player analysis: Toyocolor
5.9.Player analysis: NanoRial
6.MACRO-CNT: SHEETS AND YARNS
6.1.Trends and players for CNT sheets
6.2.Types of nanocarbon additives: CNT Yarns
6.3.Types of nanocarbon additives: CNT Yarns (2)
6.4.Dry self-assembly of CNT sheets (Lintec)
6.5.CNT yarns: Can they ever be conductive enough?
6.6.CNT yarns: Can they ever be conductive enough?
6.7.Post yarn modification and challenges for integrators
6.8.CNT yarns: Impact of material properties on performance
6.9.CNT yarns: Outperforming Cu in non-traditional figures of merit (specific capacity)
6.10.CNT yarns: Outperforming Cu in non-traditional figures of merit (ampacity)
6.11.CNT yarns: Outperforming Cu in non-traditional figures of merit (lower temperature dependency)
6.12.Early CNT yarn applications
6.13.Secondary CNT yarn applications
6.14.Player analysis: DexMat
7.ENERGY STORAGE - BATTERIES
7.1.The energy storage market is booming
7.2.Types of lithium battery
7.3.Battery technology comparison
7.4.Li-ion Timeline - Technology and Performance
7.5.Improvements to cell energy density and specific energy
7.6.Li-ion cathode benchmark
7.7.Cathode performance comparison
7.8.Cathode market share for Li-ion in EVs (2015-2033)
7.9.Future cathode prospects
7.10.How does material intensity change?
7.11.Why use nanocarbons?
7.12.Carbon nanotubes in Li-ion batteries
7.13.Key Supply Chain Relationships
7.14.Results showing impact of CNT use in Li-ion electrodes
7.15.Results showing impact of CNT use in Li-ion electrodes
7.16.Results showing SWCNT improving in LFP batteries
7.17.Improved performance at higher C-rate
7.18.Thicker electrodes enabled by CNT mechanical performance
7.19.Thicker electrodes enabled by CNTs
7.20.Significance of dispersion in energy storage
7.21.Significance of dispersion in energy storage
7.22.Hybrid conductive carbon materials
7.23.Value Proposition of High Silicon Content Anodes
7.24.How Much Can Silicon Improve Energy Density?
7.25.Silicon anode value chain
7.26.Material opportunities from silicon anodes
7.27.New innovations for CNT enabled silicon anodes
7.28.Top 3 patent assignee for Si-anode technology
7.29.NEO Battery Materials anode performance
7.30.Lithium-Sulphur: CNT enabled
7.31.SWCNT in next-generation batteries
8.ENERGY STORAGE - SUPERCAPACITORS
8.1.Supercapacitor fundamentals
8.2.Supercapacitors vs batteries
8.3.Supercapacitor technologies
8.4.Performance of CNT supercapacitors
8.5.Potential benefits of CNTs in supercapacitors
8.6.Potential benefits of CNTs in supercapacitors
8.7.Nanocarbon supercapacitors players
8.8.Nanocarbon supercapacitor Ragone plots
8.9.Supercapacitor players utilising CNTs - NAWA Technologies
8.10.NAWA Technologies Overview
8.11.Supercapacitor players utilising CNTs - other companies
8.12.Binder-free CNT film as supercapacitor electrode
8.13.Challenges with the use of CNTs
9.CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS & ELASTOMERS
9.1.How do CNTs perform in conductive composites?
9.2.MWCNTs as conductive additives
9.3.CNTs as polymer composite conductive additive
9.4.CNT success in conductive composites
9.5.Key advantages in thermoplastic applications
9.6.Examples of products that use CNTs in conductive plastics
9.7.Tensile strength: Comparing random vs aligned CNT dispersions in polymers
9.8.Elastic modulus: Comparing random vs aligned CNT dispersions in polymers
9.9.Thermal conductivity using CNT additives
9.10.Elastomers
9.11.Silicone advantages
9.12.Silicone advantages (2)
9.13.Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs)
10.FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES
10.1.Role of nanocarbon as additive to FRPs
10.2.Routes to incorporating nanocarbon material into composites
10.3.Routes to electrically conductive composites
10.4.Technology adoption for electrostatic discharge of composites
10.5.Lightning strike protection
10.6.Enhanced thermal conductivity - Application overview
10.7.Electrothermal de-icing - Nanocarbon patents
10.8.Electrothermal de-icing - Embraer and Collins Aerospace
10.9.Interlaminar strength
11.CONCRETE AND ASPHALT
11.1.Nanocarbons in concrete and asphalt
11.2.CNTs in concrete and asphalt players: Chasm
11.3.CNTs in concrete and asphalt players: EdenCrete
11.4.Graphene in concrete & asphalt: Overview
11.5.Graphene in concrete & asphalt: Research and demonstrations
11.6.Graphene in concrete & asphalt: Outlook
12.METAL COMPOSITES
12.1.Comparison of copper nanocomposites
12.2.Production of copper nanocomposites
12.3.Production of copper nanocomposites
12.4.CNT copper composites
12.5.Multiphase copper nanocomposite with CNT core
12.6.Multiphase composite with Cu core
12.7.Homogeneous nanocomposite with high vol % CNT
12.8.Homogeneous nanocomposite with low vol % CNT
13.TIRES
13.1.CNT applications in tires
13.2.Michelin quantifying nanoparticle release
13.3.Benchmarking SWCNTs in tires
13.4.CNT enables tire sensors
14.CNT TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS
14.1.Different Transparent Conductive Films (TCFs)
14.2.Transparent conducting films (TCFs)
14.3.ITO film assessment: performance, manufacture and market trends
14.4.ITO film shortcomings
14.5.ITO films: price considerations
14.6.Indium's single supply risk: Real or exaggerated?
14.7.CNT transparent conductive films: Performance
14.8.CNT transparent conductive films: Performance of commercial films on the market
14.9.CNT transparent conductive films: Matched index
14.10.CNT transparent conductive films: Mechanical flexibility
14.11.Stretchability as a key differentiator for in-mould electronics
14.12.Hybrid materials: Properties
14.13.Hybrid materials: Chasm
15.THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS
15.1.Introduction to Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
15.2.Summary of TIM utilising advanced carbon materials
15.3.Challenges with VACNT as TIM
15.4.Transferring VACNT arrays
15.5.Notable CNT TIM players: Fujitsu
15.6.Notable CNT TIM players: ZEON
15.7.Notable CNT TIM players: Henkel
15.8.Notable CNT TIM players: Carbice Corporation
16.SENSORS
16.1.CNTs in gas sensors: Overview
16.2.CNT based gas sensor - Alpha Szenszor Inc.
16.3.CNT based gas sensor - C2Sense
16.4.CNT based gas sensor - AerNos
16.5.CNT based gas sensor - SmartNanotubes
16.6.CNT based electronic nose for gas fingerprinting (PARC)
16.7.Printed humidity sensors for smart RFID sensors (CENTI)
16.8.Printed humidity/moisture sensor (Brewer Science)
16.9.CNT temperature sensors (Brewer Science)
16.10.CNT enabled LiDAR sensors
17.OTHER APPLICATIONS
17.1.EMI Shielding
17.2.EMI Shielding - High frequency
17.3.Coatings: Corrosion resistance
17.4.Coatings: Shielding
17.5.3D printing material
17.6.3D printing material (2)
17.7.Carbon capture via CNTs
17.8.Carbon capture via CNTs: Prometheus Fuels
17.9.CNTs for transistors
17.10.CNFET research breakthrough
17.11.CNFET research breakthrough (2)
17.12.CNFET case study
17.13.3D SOC
17.14.Transistors - Intramolecular junction
17.15.Fully-printed transistors
17.16.RFID
17.17.Nantero and Fujitsu CNT memory
17.18.Quantum computers
17.19.Recent advances in CNT qubits
18.BORON NITRIDE NANOTUBES (BNNTS)
18.1.Introduction to Nano Boron Nitride
18.2.BNNT players and prices
18.3.BNNT property variation
18.4.BN nanostructures in thermal interface materials
18.5.Removal of PFAS from water using BNNTs
18.6.BNNT player: BNNT
18.7.BNNT player: BNNano
18.8.BNNT player: BNNT Technology Limited
18.9.BN vs C nanostructures: Manufacturing routes
18.10.BNNS - Manufacturing status
18.11.BNNS - Research advancements
19.COMPANY PROFILES
19.1.3D Strong
19.2.Birla Carbon
19.3.BNNano
19.4.BNNT
19.5.BNNT Technology Limited
19.6.Brewer Science
19.7.Brewer Science (Update)
19.8.Bufa
19.9.C2Sense
19.10.Cabot Corporation
19.11.Canatu
19.12.Canatu (Update)
19.13.Carbice Corporation
19.14.Carbon Corporation
19.15.CENS Materials
19.16.CENS Materials (Update)
19.17.CHASM Advanced Materials
19.18.CHASM Advanced Materials (Update)
19.19.CHASM Advanced Materials (Update II)
19.20.DexMat
19.21.DexMat (Update)
19.22.JEIO
19.23.LG Energy Solution
19.24.Mechnano
19.25.Molecular Rebar Design
19.26.Nano-C
19.27.Nanocyl (Update)
19.28.Nanoramic Laboratories*
19.29.NanoRial
19.30.NAWA Technologies
19.31.NAWA Technologies (Update)
19.32.Nemo Nanomaterials
19.33.NEO Battery Materials
19.34.NoPo Nanotechnologies
19.35.NTherma
19.36.OCSiAl
19.37.PARC
19.38.Raymor
19.39.Samsung SDI
19.40.Shinko
19.41.SkyNano
19.42.SmartNanotubes Technologies
19.43.Sumitomo Electric (Carbon Nanotube)
19.44.UP Catalyst
19.45.Wootz
19.46.ZEON
19.47.Zeta Energy
 

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