電気活性ポリマーの世界市場規模：タイプ別、用途別、地域別、範囲および予測

電気活性ポリマーの市場規模と予測

電気活性ポリマーの市場規模は、2024年に49億2,000万米ドルと評価され、2024年から2031年にかけてCAGR 7.43%で成長し、2031年には87億4,000万米ドルに達すると予測されています。

生体模倣における電気活性ポリマーの重要性は、電気活性ポリマーの需要を増加させると考えられます。ポリマーの優れた表面伝導性とエレクトロニクス市場からの需要増加が、電気活性ポリマーの需要を促進すると予想されます。様々な産業における帯電防止パッケージング用途の需要の高まりは、予測期間における市場の成長を後押しすると予想されます。この調査レポートは、電気活性ポリマーの世界市場を総合的に評価しています。主要セグメント、動向、市場促進要因、抑制要因、競合情勢、市場で重要な役割を果たしている要因などを包括的に分析しています。

世界の電気活性ポリマー市場の定義

電界によって励起されると形状やサイズが変化するポリマーは、電気活性ポリマーとして認識されます。電気活性ポリマーは、電界がポリマー膜の少なくとも片側に印加されると変化を示し、イオンを強制的に移動させる。イオンの移動によって膜が膨張または収縮し、アクチュエーターが変化します。構造的な変形には、少ない電圧に反応して売ったり、縮めたり、曲げたりすることが含まれます。電気活性ポリマーは通常、アクチュエーターやセンサーに使用され、機構を動かしたり制御したりするのに使われます。

電気活性ポリマーは、その導電性と圧電特性に基づいてセンサーやアクチュエーターに融合されます。電気活性ポリマーは、大容量、柔軟性、スタイルの多様性などの利点から、エネルギー貯蔵デバイスに利用されています。これらの製品はまた、翼や外板のような航空機の重い部品の代替品にもなります。アクチュエーターの高速応答と耐腐食性を必要とする水中ロボット用途では、電気活性ポリマーがよく使われています。

世界の電気活性ポリマー市場概要

中国、日本、台湾における電子機器の生産は、有利な規制支援とナノテクノロジー利用の増加と相まって増加しており、これが業界の主要要因であり続けると予想されます。さらに、新しい導電性技術の開発への支出の増加と相まって、電子アプリケーションにおける圧電性物質と強磁性物質の重要性の高まりが市場を牽引しています。複雑な健康問題を解決するための生体模倣筋肉や人工筋肉の重要性の高まりが、医療分野での需要を加速しています。

さらに、鉄・非鉄合金、変成生体材料、保護布への腐食抑制コーティングに電気活性ポリマーの使用が増加しており、予測期間中に世界の電気活性ポリマーの需要を促進すると予想されます。市場全体の成長を制限する障壁や障害もあります。EAPsの製造に使用される原材料は抽出が難しく、環境的に有害であることが多いです。

大きな問題の一つは、EAPから発生する廃棄物の処理です。EAP製品の不適切な廃棄が市場成長を制限しています。また、一部のEAPの廃棄に関連するコストの増加が、予測期間中の成長を鈍化させると推定されます。さらに、ラップの広範なコモディティ化の欠如と不安定な価格設定が、世界の電気活性ポリマー市場全体の成長を妨げる潜在的な要因となっています。とはいえ、技術の進歩、生体模倣用途の増加、新興市場における未開拓の可能性は、有望な成長機会を提供します。

目次

第1章 電気活性ポリマーの世界市場：イントロダクション

• 市場概要
• 調査範囲
• 前提条件

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第3章 VERIFIED MARKET RESEARCHの調査手法

• データマイニング
• バリデーション
• 一次資料
• データソース一覧

第4章 電気活性ポリマーの世界市場展望

• 概要
• 市場力学
  • 促進要因
  • 抑制要因
  • 機会
• ポーターのファイブフォースモデル

第5章 電気活性ポリマーの世界市場：タイプ別

• イントロダクション
• 導電性プラスチック
• 導電性ポリマー
• 固有散逸性ポリマー

第6章 電気活性ポリマーの世界市場：用途別

• イントロダクション
• 静電気放電保護
• 電磁干渉シールド
• アクチュエーター
• コンデンサー
• バッテリー
• センサー

第7章 電気活性ポリマーの世界市場：地域別

• 概要
• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
  • メキシコ
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • 英国
  • フランス
  • その他欧州
• アジア太平洋
  • 中国
  • 日本
  • インド
  • その他アジア太平洋地域
• 世界のその他の地域
  • 中東・アフリカ
  • 南米

第8章 世界の電気活性ポリマー市場の競合情勢

• 概要
• 各社の市場ランキング
• 主な発展戦略

第9章 企業プロファイル

• Parker-Hannifin Corporation
• 3M
• Heraeus
• RTP Company
• Novasentis
• Mackinac Polymers
• Ras Labs, LLC
• AGFA-Gevaert
• Solvay SA.
• Piezotech S.A.

第10章 付録

• 関連調査

Electroactive Polymer Market Size And Forecast

Electroactive Polymer Market size was valued at USD 4.92 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8.74 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.43% from 2024 to 2031.

The importance of electroactive polymer in biomimetic is likely to increase the demand for the electroactive polymer. The better surface conductivity of the polymer and increasing demand from the electronics market are expected to propel the demand for the electroactive polymer. The rising demand for anti-static packaging applications in various industries is expected to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period. The Global Electroactive Polymer Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Electroactive Polymer Market Definition

A polymer that changes shape or size when excited by an electric field is recognized as an electroactive polymer. The electroactive polymer exhibits changes when the electrical field is applied to at least one side of the polymer membrane, forcing ions to maneuver. The transfer of the ions makes the membrane swell or shrink causing the actuator to change. The structural deformation involves selling, shrinking, and bending in response to less voltage. The electroactive polymers are typically used in actuators and sensors, used to move or control mechanisms.

Electroactive polymers are fused in sensors and actuators based on their conductive and piezoelectric properties. Electroactive polymers are utilized in energy storage devices on account of their advantages including high capacity, flexibility, and style versatility. These products also can be wont to replace heavy parts of aircraft, like wings and outer panels. Underwater robotic applications with fast actuator response and corrosion resistance are often operated with electroactive polymers.

Global Electroactive Polymer Market Overview

The growing production of electronics in China, Japan, and Taiwan on account of favorable regulatory support, coupled with the increasing use of nanotechnology, is expected to remain the primary factor in the industry. Moreover, the growing importance of piezoelectric and ferromagnetic substances in electronic applications, coupled with rising expenditure on the development of new conductive technologies, is driving the market. The increasing importance of biomimetic and artificial muscles for solving complex health problems is accelerating the demand in the medical sector.

Furthermore, the growing use of electroactive polymers for corrosion-inhibiting coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, metamorphic biomaterials, and protective fabrics is anticipated to propel the demand for global electroactive polymers over the forecast period. There are certain barriers and hindrances that will limit the overall market growth. Raw materials used for the manufacturing of EAPs are difficult to extract and often environmentally hazardous.

One of the major problems is the disposal of waste generated by EAPs. Improper disposal of EAP products is limiting the market growth. Also, increased cost related to the disposal of some EAPs is estimated to sluggish growth during the forecast period. Further, the lack of extensive commoditization of raps and volatile pricing is the potential restraints hampering the overall growth of the global Electroactive Polymer Market. Nevertheless, the advancements in technologies, increasing biomimetic applications, and untapped potential in emerging markets offer promising growth opportunities.

Global Electroactive Polymer Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Electroactive Polymer Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Electroactive Polymer Market, By Type

• Conductive Plastics
• Inherently Conductive Polymers
• Inherently Dissipative Polymers

Based on Type, the market is bifurcated into Conductive Plastic, Inherently Conductive Polymer, Inherently Dissipative Polymer. The inherently conductive polymers segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The factors that can be attributed to demand in robotics, artificial muscles, actuators & sensors in the medical, energy harvesting, and electrical & electronics industries are driving the demand for this segment.

Electroactive Polymer Market, By Application

• Electrostatic Discharge Protection
• Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
• Actuators
• Capacitors
• Batteries
• Sensors

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into ESD Protection, EMI Shielding, Actuators, Capacitors, Batteries, and Sensors. The actuator application segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The factors that can be attributed to the increasing use of electroactive polymers in actuator applications owing to their operational efficiency over conventional materials are fueling the demand for this segment.

Electroactive Polymer Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Geography, the Global Electroactive Polymer Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share. The easy availability of raw materials in the Asia Pacific region, increasing demand for electronic applications from countries, such as China, South Korea, Japan, and ongoing projects will boost the market in the APAC region.

Key Players

The "Global Electroactive Polymer Market" study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such Parker-Hannifin Corporation, 3M, Heraeus, RTP Company, Novasentis, Mackinac Polymers, Ras Labs, LLC, AGFA-Gevaert, Solvay SA., and Piezotech S.A. Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
• In June 2020, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) and AM Polymers GmbH (AMP), a German new materials start-up, signed an exclusive joint development and commercial cooperation agreement on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) powder product for industrial 3D printing. This collaboration gives MCC and AMP the potential to increase their 3D printing product offering.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• In June 2020, KEMET Corporation, a manufacturer of a wide range of capacitor technologies, finalized the acquisition of Yageo Corporation, a Taiwan-based electronic component manufacturer. This acquisition is projected to position Yageo as a one-stop provider of passive electronic components, with a leading portfolio of polymer, ceramic, tantalum, film, and electrolytic capacitors, circuit protection chip resistors, magnetics, sensors, and actuators.
• Product Launches and Product Expansions
• Parker Hannifin's chomerics division introduced PREMIER PBT-225, a conductive plastic with better performance and hydrolysis resistance, in March 2017. PREMIERTM PBT-225 avoids mixing and ensures material dispersion uniformity, resulting in constant electrical and mechanical qualities. By providing a 10X improvement in control of conductive filler going into each molded product, the single pellet resin technology improves the stability of electrical qualities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET

• 1.1 Overview of the Market
• 1.2 Scope of Report
• 1.3 Assumptions

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OF VERIFIED MARKET RESEARCH

• 3.1 Data Mining
• 3.2 Validation
• 3.3 Primary Interviews
• 3.4 List of Data Sources

4 GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET OUTLOOK

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Market Dynamics
  • 4.2.1 Drivers
  • 4.2.2 Restraints
  • 4.2.3 Opportunities
• 4.3 Porters Five Force Model

5 GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET, BY TYPE

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Conductive Plastic
• 5.3 Inherently Conductive Polymer
• 5.4 Inherently Dissipative Polymer

6 GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET, BY APPLICATION

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Electrostatic Discharge Protection
• 6.3 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
• 6.4 Actuators
• 6.5 Capacitors
• 6.6 Batteries
• 6.7 Sensors

7 GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

• 7.1 Overview
• 7.2 North America
  • 7.2.1 U.S.
  • 7.2.2 Canada
  • 7.2.3 Mexico
• 7.3 Europe
  • 7.3.1 Germany
  • 7.3.2 U.K.
  • 7.3.3 France
  • 7.3.4 Rest of Europe
• 7.4 Asia Pacific
  • 7.4.1 China
  • 7.4.2 Japan
  • 7.4.3 India
  • 7.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 7.5 Rest of the World
  • 7.5.1 Middle East and Africa
  • 7.5.2 South America

8 GLOBAL ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER MARKET COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 8.1 Overview
• 8.2 Company Market Ranking
• 8.3 Key Development Strategies

9 COMPANY PROFILES

• 9.1 Parker-Hannifin Corporation
  • 9.1.1 Overview
  • 9.1.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.1.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.1.4 Key Developments
• 9.2 3M
  • 9.2.1 Overview
  • 9.2.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.2.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.2.4 Key Developments
• 9.3 Heraeus
  • 9.3.1 Overview
  • 9.3.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.3.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.3.4 Key Developments
• 9.4 RTP Company
  • 9.4.1 Overview
  • 9.4.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.4.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.4.4 Key Developments
• 9.5 Novasentis
  • 9.5.1 Overview
  • 9.5.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.5.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.5.4 Key Developments
• 9.6 Mackinac Polymers
  • 9.6.1 Overview
  • 9.6.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.6.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.6.4 Key Developments
• 9.7 Ras Labs, LLC
  • 9.7.1 Overview
  • 9.7.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.7.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.7.4 Key Developments
• 9.8 AGFA-Gevaert
  • 9.8.1 Overview
  • 9.8.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.8.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.8.4 Key Developments
• 9.9 Solvay SA.
  • 9.9.1 Overview
  • 9.9.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.9.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.9.4 Key Developments
• 9.10 Piezotech S.A.
  • 9.10.1 Overview
  • 9.10.2 Financial Performance
  • 9.10.3 Product Outlook
  • 9.10.4 Key Developments

10 APPENDIX

• 10.1 Related Research