세계의 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장 규모는 2024년 1억 4,160만 달러에 달했습니다. 향후 IMARC Group은 2033년에는 14억 7,710만 달러에 이르고, 2025-2033년까지 28.28%의 연평균 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 예측했습니다. 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장은 기술의 진보, 환경 친화적인 소재에 대한 수요 증가, 광범위한 R&D 투자, 지지적인 규제 정책, 에너지 분야에서의 용도 확대에 의해 확대되고 있으며, 다양한 산업에서 지속 가능하고 혁신적인 솔루션을 추진하는데 중요한 역할을 담당하고 있는 것이 부각되고 있습니다.
기술 진보
재료 과학, 특히 그래핀의 개발과 가공에 대한 현저한 발전은 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장 성장의 주요 촉진요인입니다. 그래핀 나노플레이트렛은 우수한 기계적, 열적, 전기적 특성으로 인해 고성능 용도에 이상적입니다. 따라서 자동차, 항공우주, 전자기기 제조 분야의 기업들은 제품의 성능과 효율성을 높이기 위해 이러한 특성을 활용하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 5월, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd.는 GMG와 Rio Tinto가 광업 및 광물 산업에서 GMG의 그래핀 알루미늄 이온 전지의 개발 및 응용을 추가로 지원하기 위한 구속력 있는 공동 개발 계약(JDA)을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. Rio Tinto는 그래핀 알루미늄 이온 배터리에 대한 우선 액세스 권한을 사용하여 기술 및 운영 측면에서 성능 기준을 제공하고 6백만 달러를 더 기부합니다.
친환경이고 에너지 효율적인 소재에 대한 수요 증가
그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장 수요는 환경문제에 대한 관심과 지속가능성에 대한 세계적인 변화로 인해 증가하고 있습니다. 이러한 재료는 배터리 및 슈퍼커패시터와 같은 에너지 저장 시스템 및 재생에너지 기술에 필수적입니다. 열 관리에 적용하면 건축 및 전자 산업에 필수적인 재료 효율과 에너지 효율을 높입니다. 고효율로 지속 가능한 재료에 대한 수요는 산업계를 그래핀 나노플레이트렛의 통합으로 이끌어 시장 성장을 가속하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2021년 7월, 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 분산액의 저명한 개발 및 제조 기업인 Applied Graphene Materials(AGM)는 도료, 코팅제, 복합재료의 소비자가 휘발성 유기 화합물의 사용을 억제해, 수성 코팅제에 대한 배합에 적합한 제품의 지속가능성을 높이는 것을 가능하게 하는 환경 친화적인 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 분산액을 발표했습니다.
R&D 투자 및 공동 연구 확대
연구에 대한 대규모 투자와 주요 기업 간의 공동 연구로 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장 가치는 급속히 확대되고 있습니다. 대학, 연구기관, 기업이 새로운 용도를 발견하고 기존 용도를 강화함으로써 기술 혁신과 새로운 시장 개척으로 이어지고 있습니다. 또한 소비자의 요구에 부응하여 그래핀의 특성을 계속 최적화하고 새로운 시장으로 확대하기 위해서는 그래핀 생산자와 응용산업의 연계가 필수적이며, 이것이 그래핀 나노플레이트렛 시장 개요에 기여하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, Baomin과 Shuang이 실시한 시멘트의 수화와 세공 구조에 있어서의 그래핀 나노플레이트렛(GNP)의 메커니즘에 관한 연구에서는 일반 포틀랜드 시멘트에 0.06%bwoc의 GNP를 첨가하면, 수화 28일 후의 압축 강도가 11.0%, 굽힘 강도가 27.8%로 최소화됩니다.
The global graphene nanoplatelets market size reached USD 141.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,477.1 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 28.28% during 2025-2033. The graphene nanoplatelets market is expanding due to technological advancements, increased demand for eco-friendly materials, extensive R&D investments, supportive regulatory policies, and growing applications in the energy sector, highlighting its critical role in driving sustainable and innovative solutions across various industries.
Technological Advancements
A significant development in material science, particularly concerning graphene development and processing, represents a primary driver for the graphene nanoplatelets market growth. Due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical qualities, graphene nanoplatelets are ideal for high-performance applications. As a result, businesses in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing sectors take advantage of these properties to increase their products' performance and efficiency. For instance, in May 2023, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. announced that GMG and Rio Tinto have signed a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to provide additional support for the development and application of GMG's graphene aluminum-ion batteries in the mining and mineral industry. In exchange for preferential access rights, Rio Tinto will contribute technical and operational performance criteria and A$6 million.
Growing Demand for Eco-friendly and Energy-efficient Materials
The graphene nanoplatelets market demand is increasing due to environmental concerns and the global shift toward sustainability. These materials are crucial in energy storage systems such as batteries, and supercapacitors, and for renewable energy technologies. The application in thermal management enhances material and energy efficiency, vital in building and electronic industries. The demand for high-efficiency, sustainable materials is leading industries to integrate graphene nanoplatelets, thereby propelling market growth. For instance, In July 2021, Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), a prominent developer and producer of graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, announced eco-friendly graphene nanoplatelet dispersions that allow paints, coatings, and composite materials consumers to enhance the sustainability of their product which are suitable for incorporation in water-based coatings, curbing the use of volatile organic compounds.
Expansion of Research and Development (R&D) Investments and Collaborations
The graphene nanoplatelets market value is a rapidly growing due to the large investments in research and collaboration among key players. Universities, research institutes, and corporations are discovering new applications and enhancing existing ones, leading to innovation and the development of new market segments. Furthermore, collaborations between graphene producers and application industries are critical for the continued optimization of graphene properties in response to consumer needs and expansion into new markets, thus contributing to the graphene nanoplatelets market overview. For instance, a study on the mechanisms of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) in cement hydration and pore structure conducted by Baomin and Shuang indicated that 0.06%bwoc of GNP minimizes compressive and flexural strength to 11.0% and 27.8% after 28 days of hydration when added to ordinary Portland cement.
Composites accounts for the majority of the market share
Composites dominate the market largely due to the exceptional properties imparted by graphene nanoplatelets. These properties, such as enhanced strength, stiffness, and conductivity, are crucial in sectors including aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment. Apart from this, the incorporation of graphene nanoplatelets leads to the development of materials that are lighter and stronger, with advanced functional properties. Furthermore, the ongoing research aimed at optimizing the dispersion and functionality of graphene within composite matrices broadens their applicability in various industrial sectors which is propelling the graphene nanoplatelets market revenue. For instance, in March 2022, Composites UK, the leading trade organization that unites companies and promotes a coordinated voice to help the UK composites industry advance, announced Applied Graphene Materials' membership which will help expand the company's network among composites experts.
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest graphene nanoplatelets market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.
North America is the dominant regional segment owing to the developed technological background and considerable expenditures on the outcomes of research and development concerning graphene. These key factors, combined with the active participation of pioneer producers and consumers of graphene nanoplatelets in many applications, including composite materials, energy storage, and electronics, ensure leading position of North America. Moreover, the existing legislative basis that promotes innovative and environmentally friendly substances enhances the expansion of graphene nanoplatelets within many industries, showing stable growth in the North American segment. For instance, in July 2021, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd., a specialty chemical maker, unveiled a joint venture with Mason Graphite Inc. The companies will form a new entity, named Black Swan Graphene (BSG) to build a large-scale commercial production plant of graphene in Quebec, Canada.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)