Next-Generation Battery Material Technology Growth Opportunities
With the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems, the need for high-performance batteries is increasing. The shift toward improved battery technologies with higher energy density, longer lifespan, and increased safety is pushing technical advancements in next-generation (next-gen) battery material technologies. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are extensively used in EVs, mobile gadgets, and energy storage systems. However, this technology has limitations in terms of energy capacity, recharging time, overheating, and thermal runaway, which can cause fires or explosions. Emerging materials include advancements that can overcome the challenges of conventional battery material degradation and the risk of thermal runaway.
Materials such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium can have a negative impact on the environment during extraction and processing. Sustainability and environmental impact are becoming more critical considerations in battery material development. Emphasis on developing materials that are less dependent on scarce or toxic elements is increasing.
Frost & Sullivan’s “Next-Generation Battery Material Technology Growth Opportunities” research identifies and analyzes technology advancements in materials used in emerging battery technologies. These technological advancements are dedicated to next-gen battery materials for solid-state, metal-air, lithium-sulfur, and sodium-ion batteries. The study provides insights on key focus areas of the technology, their challenges, and adoption strategies for better utility. The commercial landscape of technological advancements in next-gen battery materials is also covered.
Frost & Sullivan has identified key areas of technology development for next-gen battery materials, categorized into different domains, such as 1) components including cathode, anode, electrolytes and separators; 2) battery technologies including solid-state, metal-air, lithium-sulfur, and sodium-ion batteries; 3) application markets including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, medical devices, and grid storage. Governments and battery developers worldwide have recognized the significance of these advanced battery materials technologies and their disruption potential in renewable energy integration, electric vehicles, and grid-scale storage. Governments have initiated funding programs and grants for research institutes and material developers to promote research and the development of next-gen battery materials.
Key Questions Addressed:
What are the emerging technologies for next-gen battery materials?
What are the R&D efforts in new material innovation for improved battery materials?
What are the new trends in next-gen battery materials and application along with their commercialization stage?
What are the growth opportunities for technology developers in the next-gen battery materials technologies?
Strategic Imperatives
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow? The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Next-generation (Next-gen) Battery Materials Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Growth Opportunity Analysis
Significant Growth of Next-gen Battery R&D in the Last 5 Years
The Challenges of Conventional Battery Materials
SSB Technology Outlook
Metal-air Battery Technology Outlook
Li-S Battery Technology Outlook
Na-ion Battery (NIB) Technology Outlook
Next-gen Battery Material Development Enhancing the Overall Economic Viability of Energy Storage Systems
Key Differentiating Factors of Next-gen Battery Materials
Emerging Next-gen Battery Material Technological Development to Overcome Restraints and Address Unmet Needs
Next-gen Battery Material Technology Growth Drivers
Next-gen Battery Material Technology Growth Restraints
Technology Analysis: Anode Materials
Anode Material Technology Outlook
Anode Material Technology Segmentation
Metal/Metalloid-based Anode Material Technology Outlook