Global Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) Market 2023-2030

Global Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) Market 2023-2030

Global Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Arc Discharge, Laser Ablation, Catalytic CVD, High-Pressure Carbon Monoxide, and Others), By Application (Structural Polymer Composites, Conductive Polymer Composites, Conductive Adhesives, Metal Matrix Composites, Li-ion Battery Electrodes, and Others), and ByEnd Users (Electronics & Semiconductor, Biomedical, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Chemical, and Others), Forecast Period (2023-2030)

Global single walled carbon nanotubes market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), which possess electrical and thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility, and are ultra-lightweight, are an important material for applications in nanoelectronics, photovoltaics, thermoelectric power generation, light emission, electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, sensors, spintronics, magnetic recording, and biomedicine. Single-walled carbon nanotubes have been recently used to form conducting and semiconducting layers (source, drain, and gate electrodes) in thin film transistors. The high electrical conductivity of carbon nanotubes makes them suitable additives to impart electrical conductivity in otherwise insulating polymers. Hence, the market players are also focusing on introducing semi-conductive carbon nanotube composites that further bolster the market growth. For instance, in January 2022, Toray Industries, Inc., that it has created a printing technology to form semiconductor circuits on flexible films that employ high-performance semi-conductive carbon nanotube composites. The company also announced that it has fabricated radio-frequency identifiers (RFIDs) and sensors on general-purpose films and has demonstrated its wireless operations.

Segmental Outlook

The global single walled carbon nanotubes market is segmented on the technology, application, and end-users. Based on the technology, the market is sub-segmented into arc discharge, laser ablation, catalytic CVD, high-pressure carbon monoxide, and others (CoMoCAT and floating catalyst). Based on the application, the market is sub-segmented into structural polymer composites, conductive polymer composites, conductive adhesives, metal matrix composites, Li-ion battery electrodes, and others (fire retardant plastics). Further, based on end users, the market is sub-segmented into electronics & semiconductors, biomedical, aerospace & defense, automotive, chemical, and others. Among the end-users, the electronics & semiconductor sub-segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the market owing to the rise in the development of potential emerging devices, including nano-electro mechanical switches, collective spin devices, spin torque transfer devices, atomic switches, single electron transistors, and carbon nanotube-based nanoelectronics.

The Li-ion Battery Electrodes Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Considerable Share of the Global Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Market

Among the applications, the Li-ion battery electrodes sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global single walled carbon nanotubes market. The segmental growth is attributed to the growing influence of lithium-ion batteries in the fields of portable devices and electric cars with their superior performance and promising energy storage applications. The unique one-dimensional structure formed by the graphene layer makes carbon nanotubes possess excellent mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties and become a hot material in the research of lithium-ion batteries. Compared with traditional conductive carbon additives used in Li-ion batteries, CNTs enable lower internal resistance, increased energy storage capacity, superior rate capability, and longer cycle life. For instance, in June 2023, CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc. in advanced carbon nanomaterials technology, launched NTeC®-E conductive CNT additives for Li-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs).

Regional Outlook

The global single-walled carbon nanotubes market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Among these, North America is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the market across the globe, owing to the growing usage of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in various end-use industries such as electrical and electronics, aerospace and defense, automotive, and more. The key market players include Cabot Corp., Carbon Solutions, Inc., Nanoshel LLC, Continental Carbon Company., Raymor Industries Inc. among others.

The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Market

Among all regions, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Regional growth is attributed to an increase in the adoption of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology for the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes. This technology finds application in different industrial applications in the region. An increase in the product demand in China, India, and Japan for electronics & semiconductor, automotive, and aerospace industries drives the growth of the market. Moreover, the rise in technological advancements is expected to play an important role in the single-walled carbon nanotube market.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the single walled carbon nanotubes market include Arkema S.A., JEIO Co., Ltd., Nano-C, Inc., OCSiAl, OSSILA, Ltd., and Zeon Corp., among others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in September 2021, B9Creations partnered with nanomaterial company Mechnano to expand its range of engineering photopolymer materials designed to take additive manufacturing into scaled production applications. This partnership leverages B9Creations’ B9 Core Series 3D printers and Mechnano’s nanomaterials functionalized with carbon nanotubes to deliver high-value materials engineered for specific performance requirements.

The Report Covers

Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.

Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

Key companies operating in the global single walled carbon nanotubes market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.