Global Electroactive Polymers Market - An Overview
A large number of applications keep the market for electroactive polymers buoyant. From 2016 to 2024, the global electroactive polymers market would grow at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 7.6%. And, the market worth which was pegged at USD 3.15 bn. in the year 2016 will grow to touch the mark of USD 5.69 bn. by the end of the assessment period.
Few factors that is leading to growth in the market is that there are advancements in technology and growing significance of ferromagnetic and piezoelectric materials. A favourable regulatory framework is also working in favour of the market’s growth over the forecast period.
Besides, increase in production of electronics in countries in the Asia Pacific is also helping the global electroactive polymers market chart a high growth trajectory. Some of these countries are Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China. Additionally, nanotechnology is supporting growth in the global electroactive polymers market.
Health Problems can also be solved using biomimetic and artificial muscles. And, this generates demand for electroactive polymers, helping the market grow at a considerable pace over the forecast period. Certain countries such as South Korea have directed efforts towards research and development of medical devices and this will help the market chart a high growth curve.
It is important to note here that these are also used for corrosion inhibiting coatings. These coatings are used on non-ferrous as well as ferrous alloys. Additionally, these are used on actuators, protective fabrics, and metamorphic biomaterials.
One of the biggest industries that are set to drive growth in the global electroactive polymers market is the automotive industry, which is coextensive with electroactive polymers market. An expansion in the former will lead to growth in the latter, as the latter is used to protect equipment against ESD and EMI.
The global electroactive polymers market is quite fragmented and some of the key players that are propelling it to higher growth with their active participation and strategic manoeuvres are Bayer AG, 3M, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, RTP Co., Piezotech S.A, The Lubrizol Corporation, Kenner Material & System Co., Ltd., Celanese Corporation, and Agfa-Gevaert NV, among others.
Electromagnetic Interference Protection and Electrostatic Discharge to Lead the Global Electroactive Polymers Market Growth
The global electroactive polymers market study, compiled into a report by Transparency Market Research, details out growth projections segment wise. The market report is segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. On the basis of product, the sub-divisions include analysis of IDP, ICP, Conductive Polymers, and Others. Others include dielectric elastomers, ferroelectrets, etc. Sub-divisions of the applications segment include Plastic Transistors, Antistatic Packaging, Sensors, Actuators, ESD & EMI Protection, and others. Here, others include batteries, fabrics, and solar cells.
Of all the segments and sub segments in the product and application type, a major share would be accounted for by the electromagnetic interference protection and electrostatic discharge segment. The reason that is attributed to this high performance of the sub-segment is the growth in the associated threats, particularly in consumer electronic devices and in certain semiconductors.
North America to Dominate Global Electroactive Polymers Market over the Forecast Period
The study report on global electroactive polymers market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. And, it is worth pointing out here that owing to presence of strong players in the regional landscape, North America would dominate the global electroactive polymers market.
Increased Production of Electronics to Present Substantial Growth Prospects for the Electroactive Polymers Market
The growth of the global electroactive polymers market is projected to be driven by the rising prominence of ferromagnetic and piezoelectric materials in electronic devices. In addition to that, increased investment in the advancement of novel conductive technologies is likely to augur well for the market in the years to come.
Because of their piezoelectric and conductive qualities, electroactive polymers find utilization in actuators and sensors. Increased demand for production of electronics in countries like Taiwan, China, South Korea, and Japan due to favorable regulatory support is likely to work in favor of the global electroactive polymers market. Besides, increased use of nanotechnology is anticipated to remain one of the important factors of growth.
Growing Importance of Biomimetric and Artificial Muscles to Work in Favor of the Market
The use of electroactive polymers is anticipated to expand as the significance of artificial muscles and biomimetic for solving complicated health problems grows. Electroactive polymers are expected to see increased use for corrosion-inhibiting coatings on non-ferrous as well as ferrous alloys, protective fabrics, actuators, and metamorphic biomaterials in the years to come. Besides that, increasing demand for the commodity in antistatic packaging solutions across a variety of industries is expected to boost sales in the global electroactive polymers market in near future.
Electroactive polymers find utilization in energy storage systems because of their benefits, which include design flexibility, durability, and high power. Heavy portions of aircraft, such as outer panels and wings, may also be replaced with these materials. Electroactive polymers can also be used in underwater robotic applications that require corrosion resistance and fast actuator reaction. Such extensive use of the product is estimated to foster growth of the global electroactive polymers market in the years to come.
Sensing and actuating microfibers refer to electromechanical devices that can be directly incorporated into textiles. It comprises sources of power, electronics, sensors, actuators, and power sources. EAPs can be utilized as smart fabrics because of their low cost and simplicity. In the production of smart fabrics, polyanilines and polypyrrole are used.
1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Methodology
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Electroactive Polymers Market, 2015 - 2024, (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
2.2. Electroactive Polymers : Market Snapshot
3. Electroactive Polymers Market- Industry Analysis
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Drivers
3.4. Market for Electronics to Propel the Electroactive Polymer market
3.5. Rising Demand for Sensors and Actuators from Automotive Industry
3.6. Restraints
3.7. Low Awareness Acts as a Challenge to the Electroactive Polymer Market
3.8. Opportunity
3.9. Application in Li-Ion Battery Anodes
3.10. Application in New Age Sound System
3.11. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.12. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.13. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.14. Threat of New Entrants
3.15. Threat of Substitutes
3.16. Degree of Competition
3.17. Electroactive Polymers : Market Attractiveness Analysis - By Application Segment
3.18. Electroactive Polymers : Market Attractiveness Analysis - By Country
3.19. Electroactive Polymers : Company Market Share Analysis, 2015
4. Raw Material Price Trend Analysis
4.1. Major Raw Materials price Trend
4.2. Electroactive Polymers Market: Product Segment Overview
5. Electro.active Polymers Market: By Product Segment, 2015-2024
5.1. Global Conductive Polymer Market (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn),2015-2024
5.2. Global ICP Market (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn),2015-2024
5.3. Global IDP Market (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn),2015-2024
5.4. Global Other Electroactive Polymers Market (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn),2015-2024
6. Electroactive Polymers Market: Application Overview
6.1. Electroactive Polymers Market: By Application, 2015-2024
6.2. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for ESD & EMI Protection (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
6.3. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for Actuators (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
6.4. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for Sensors (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
6.5. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for Anti-static Packaging (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
6.6. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for Plastic Transistors (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
6.7. Global Electroactive Polymers Market for Others (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7. Electroactive Polymers Market - Regional Analysis
7.1. Global Electroactive Polymers Market: Regional Overview
7.2. North America Electroactive Polymers Market - By Regional Sub-segment, 2015-2024
7.3. North America Electroactive Polymers Market
7.4. North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.5. North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.6. North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.7. North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.8. U.S. Electroactive Polymers Market
7.9. U.S. Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.10. U.S. Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.11. U.S. Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.12. U.S. Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.13. Rest of North America Electroactive Polymers Market
7.14. Rest of North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.15. Rest of North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.16. Rest of North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.17. Rest of North America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.18. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, by Regional Sub-segment, 2015-2024
7.19. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market
7.20. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.21. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.22. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.23. Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.24. Germany Electroactive Polymers Market
7.25. Germany Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.26. Germany Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.27. Germany Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.28. Germany Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.29. Italy Electroactive Polymers Market
7.30. Italy Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.31. Italy Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.32. Italy Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.33. Italy Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.34. France Electroactive Polymers Market
7.35. France Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.36. France Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.37. France Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.38. France Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.39. U.K. Electroactive Polymers Market
7.40. U.K. Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.41. U.K. Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.42. U.K. Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.43. U.K. Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.44. Spain Electroactive Polymers Market
7.45. Spain Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.46. Spain Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.47. Spain Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.48. Spain Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.49. Rest of Europe Electroactive Polymers Market
7.50. Rest of Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.51. Rest of Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.52. Rest of Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.53. Rest of Europe Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.54. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, by Regional Sub-segment, 2015-2024
7.55. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market
7.56. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.57. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.58. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.59. Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.60. China Electroactive Polymers Market
7.61. China Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.62. China Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.63. China Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.64. China Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.65. Japan Electroactive Polymers Market
7.66. Japan Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.67. Japan Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.68. Japan Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.69. Japan Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.70. ASEAN Electroactive Polymers Market
7.71. ASEAN Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.72. ASEAN Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.73. ASEAN Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.74. ASEAN Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.75. Rest of Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market
7.76. Rest of Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.77. Rest of Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.78. Rest of Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.79. Rest of Asia Pacific Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.80. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, by Regional Sub-segment, 2015-2024
7.81. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market
7.82. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.83. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.84. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.85. Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.86. Brazil Electroactive Polymers Market
7.87. Brazil Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.88. Brazil Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.89. Brazil Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.90. Brazil Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.91. Rest of Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market
7.92. Rest of Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.93. Rest of Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.94. Rest of Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.95. Rest of Latin America Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.96. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Electroactive Polymers Market, by Regional Sub-segment, 2015-2024
7.97. Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market
7.98. Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.99. Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.100. Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.101. Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.102. GCC Electroactive Polymers Market
7.103. GCC Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.104. GCC Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.105. GCC Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.106. GCC Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.107. South Africa Electroactive Polymers Market
7.108. South Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.109. South Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.110. South Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.111. South Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.112. Rest of Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market
7.113. Rest of Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Product Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.114. Rest of Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Product Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
7.115. Rest of Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Volume by Application Segment (Kilo Tons), 2015-2024
7.116. Rest of Middle East & Africa Electroactive Polymers Market, Revenue by Application Segment (US$ Mn), 2015-2024
8. Company Profiles
8.1. PolyOne Corporation
8.2. Premix Oy
8.3. Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
8.4. PolyDrop, LLC
8.5. The Lubrizol Corporation
8.6. Cabot Corporation
8.7. BASF SE
8.8. Celanese Corporation
8.9. IonPhasE
9. List of Customers
10. Primary Research - Key Findings
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