The Global Market for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) 2023-2033

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Published July 2023 | 374 pages, 152 tables, 90 figures | Download table of contents

Carbon nanotubes are increasingly in demand as conductive additives in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. This is driving renewed growth in the global carbon nanotube market, led by multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs).

Key trends include:

  • Major producers like LG Chem and Cabot Corporation expanding MWCNT capacities targeting the EV battery market.
  • Applications beyond batteries in electronics, aerospace, automotive, sensors, construction, healthcare, and more.
  • Technology development for low cost, high purity MWCNTs.
  • Emerging single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) production.

 

This market report analyzes MWCNT production, pricing, patents and end user markets. It profiles 139 key carbon nanotube companies.

Key report highlights:

  • Market drivers and recent news
  • MWCNT production and patents
  • Pricing trends
  • End user markets including batteries, capacitors, polymer composites, 3D printing, aerospace, electronics, construction, biomedical, and more.
  • Comprehensive company profiles. Companies profiled include Canatu, Cabot Corporation, Dexmat, LG Chem, Mechnano, Nanomatics Pte. Ltd., NanoRial Technologies Ltd., and Toyocolor.

 

 

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1              EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   21

  • 1.1          The global market for Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)              22
    • 1.1.1      Applications       24
    • 1.1.2      Main market players       28
    • 1.1.3      MWCNT production capacities, current (2023) and planned          28
    • 1.1.4      Market demand, metric tons (MT)            29
  • 1.2          Market developments 2022-2023              32
  • 1.3          Market outlook 2023 and beyond             33
  • 1.4          Commercial CNT-based products              33
  • 1.5          Carbon nanotubes market challenges     33

 

2              OVERVIEW OF CARBON NANOTUBES      36

  • 2.1          Properties           36
  • 2.2          Comparative properties of CNTs 38
  • 2.3          Carbon nanotube materials         39
    • 2.3.1      Multi-walled nanotubes (MWCNT)           39
      • 2.3.1.1   Properties           39
      • 2.3.1.2   Applications       39
    • 2.3.2      Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)  40
      • 2.3.2.1   Properties           40
      • 2.3.2.2   Applications       41
      • 2.3.2.3   Comparison between MWCNTs and SWCNTs       43
    • 2.3.3      Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs)          44
      • 2.3.3.1   Properties           44
      • 2.3.3.2   Applications       44
    • 2.3.4      Vertically aligned CNTs (VACNTs)              45
      • 2.3.4.1   Properties           45
      • 2.3.4.2   Synthesis of VACNTs       45
      • 2.3.4.3   Applications       46
    • 2.3.5      Few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs) 47
      • 2.3.5.1   Properties           47
      • 2.3.5.2   Applications       47
    • 2.3.6      Carbon Nanohorns (CNHs)           48
      • 2.3.6.1   Properties           48
      • 2.3.6.2   Applications       48
    • 2.3.7      Carbon Onions  48
      • 2.3.7.1   Properties           48
      • 2.3.7.2   Applications       49
    • 2.3.8      Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)            50
      • 2.3.8.1   Properties           50
      • 2.3.8.2   Applications       51
  • 2.4          Intermediate products  52
    • 2.4.1      CNT yarns            52
    • 2.4.2      CNT films             52

 

3              CARBON NANOTUBE SYNTHESIS AND PRODUCTION         54

  • 3.1          Arc discharge synthesis 56
  • 3.2          Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)             56
    • 3.2.1      Thermal CVD      57
    • 3.2.2      Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)     57
  • 3.3          High-pressure carbon monoxide synthesis            58
    • 3.3.1      High Pressure CO (HiPco)              58
    • 3.3.2      CoMoCAT            58
  • 3.4          Flame synthesis 58
  • 3.5          Laser ablation synthesis 59
  • 3.6          Vertically aligned nanotubes production 59
  • 3.7          Silane solution method 60
  • 3.8          By-products from carbon capture             60
    • 3.8.1      CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion      60
    • 3.8.2      Carbon separation technologies 63
      • 3.8.2.1   Absorption capture         65
      • 3.8.2.2   Adsorption capture         69
      • 3.8.2.3   Membranes       71
    • 3.8.3      Producers           73
  • 3.9          Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods             74

 

4              MWCNT PATENTS            75

 

5              MWCNT PRICING             76

 

6              MARKETS FOR MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES      77

  • 6.1          ENERGY STORAGE: BATTERIES    77
    • 6.1.1      Market overview             77
    • 6.1.2      Applications       80
      • 6.1.2.1   CNTs in Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries    82
      • 6.1.2.2   CNTs in Nanomaterials in Sodium-ion batteries   82
      • 6.1.2.3   CNTs in Nanomaterials in Lithium-air batteries    83
      • 6.1.2.4   CNTs in Flexible and stretchable batteries             84
    • 6.1.3      Market opportunity        89
    • 6.1.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       89
    • 6.1.5      Product developers        90
  • 6.2          ENERGY STORAGE: SUPERCAPACITORS   93
    • 6.2.1      Market overview             93
    • 6.2.2      Applications       95
      • 6.2.2.1   CNTs in Flexible and stretchable supercapacitors               96
    • 6.2.3      Market opportunity        97
    • 6.2.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       97
    • 6.2.5      Product developers        99
  • 6.3          POLYMER ADDITIVES AND ELASTOMERS 100
    • 6.3.1      Market overview             100
    • 6.3.2      Fiber-based polymer composite parts     100
      • 6.3.2.1   Market opportunity        103
      • 6.3.2.2   Applications       104
    • 6.3.3      Metal-matrix composites             105
    • 6.3.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       106
    • 6.3.5      Product developers        107
  • 6.4          ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING     110
    • 6.4.1      Market overview             110
    • 6.4.2      Applications       111
    • 6.4.3      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       112
    • 6.4.4      Product developers        114
  • 6.5          ADHESIVES         115
    • 6.5.1      Market overview             115
    • 6.5.2      Applications       115
    • 6.5.3      Market opportunity        117
    • 6.5.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       117
    • 6.5.5      Product developers        119
  • 6.6          AEROSPACE        120
    • 6.6.1      Market overview             120
    • 6.6.2      Applications       122
    • 6.6.3      Market opportunity        123
    • 6.6.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       123
    • 6.6.5      Product developers        125
  • 6.7          ELECTRONICS     127
    • 6.7.1      WEARABLE & FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS AND DISPLAYS         127
      • 6.7.1.1   Market overview             127
      • 6.7.1.2   Market opportunity        130
      • 6.7.1.3   Applications       130
      • 6.7.1.4   Global market, historical and forecast to 2033      131
      • 6.7.1.5   Product developers        133
    • 6.7.2      TRANSISTORS AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS            134
      • 6.7.2.1   Market overview             134
      • 6.7.2.2   Applications       136
      • 6.7.2.3   Market opportunity        137
      • 6.7.2.4   Global market, historical and forecast to 2033      138
      • 6.7.2.5   Product developers        139
    • 6.7.3      MEMORY DEVICES           141
      • 6.7.3.1   Market overview             141
      • 6.7.3.2   Market opportunity        143
      • 6.7.3.3   Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       143
      • 6.7.3.4   Product developers        145
  • 6.8          RUBBER AND TIRES          146
    • 6.8.1      Market overview             146
    • 6.8.2      Applications       148
    • 6.8.3      Market opportunity        148
    • 6.8.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       149
    • 6.8.5      Product developers        150
  • 6.9          AUTOMOTIVE   152
    • 6.9.1      Market overview             152
    • 6.9.2      Applications       155
    • 6.9.3      Market opportunity        156
    • 6.9.4      Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       156
    • 6.9.5      Product developers        157
  • 6.10        CONDUCTIVE INKS          160
    • 6.10.1    Market overview             160
    • 6.10.2    Applications       162
    • 6.10.3    Market opportunity        163
    • 6.10.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       163
    • 6.10.5    Product developers        164
  • 6.11        BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 166
    • 6.11.1    Market overview             166
    • 6.11.2    Market opportunity        167
      • 6.11.2.1                Cement 168
      • 6.11.2.2                Asphalt bitumen               169
    • 6.11.3    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       170
    • 6.11.4    Product developers        171
  • 6.12        FILTRATION        172
    • 6.12.1    Market overview             172
    • 6.12.2    Applications       176
    • 6.12.3    Market opportunity        176
    • 6.12.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       177
    • 6.12.5    Product developers        178
  • 6.13        FUEL CELLS          180
    • 6.13.1    Market overview             180
    • 6.13.2    Applications       183
    • 6.13.3    Market opportunity        183
    • 6.13.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       184
    • 6.13.5    Product developers        185
  • 6.14        LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE    186
    • 6.14.1    Market overview             186
    • 6.14.2    Applications       190
    • 6.14.3    Market opportunity        192
      • 6.14.3.1                Drug delivery     192
      • 6.14.3.2                Imaging and diagnostics 193
      • 6.14.3.3                Implants              193
      • 6.14.3.4                Medical biosensors         194
      • 6.14.3.5                Woundcare        194
    • 6.14.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       195
    • 6.14.5    Product developers        196
  • 6.15        LUBRICANTS      199
    • 6.15.1    Market overview             199
    • 6.15.2    Applications       201
    • 6.15.3    Market opportunity        202
    • 6.15.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       202
    • 6.15.5    Product developers        203
  • 6.16        OIL AND GAS      205
    • 6.16.1    Market overview             205
    • 6.16.2    Applications       207
    • 6.16.3    Market opportunity        207
    • 6.16.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       208
    • 6.16.5    Product developers        209
  • 6.17        PAINTS AND COATINGS 210
    • 6.17.1    Market overview             210
    • 6.17.2    Applications       217
    • 6.17.3    Market opportunity        217
      • 6.17.3.1                Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       218
    • 6.17.4    Product developers        219
  • 6.18        PHOTOVOLTAICS             221
    • 6.18.1    Market overview             223
    • 6.18.2    Market opportunity        223
    • 6.18.3    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       224
    • 6.18.4    Product developers        225
  • 6.19        SENSORS             225
    • 6.19.1    Market overview             225
    • 6.19.2    Applications       228
    • 6.19.3    Market opportunity        229
    • 6.19.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       229
    • 6.19.5    Product developers        230
  • 6.20        SMART AND ELECTRONIC TEXTILES           232
    • 6.20.1    Market overview             232
    • 6.20.2    Applications       235
    • 6.20.3    Market opportunity        236
    • 6.20.4    Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2033       236
    • 6.20.5    Product developers        238
  • 6.21        THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS             239
    • 6.21.1    Market overview             239
    • 6.21.2    Applications       242
      • 6.21.2.1                MWCNTs             242
      • 6.21.2.2                SWCNTS               242
      • 6.21.2.3                Vertically aligned CNTs (VACNTs)              243
      • 6.21.2.4                Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)            243
  • 6.22        POWER CABLES 245
    • 6.22.1    Market overview             245

 

7              COMPANY PROFILES 246 (139 company profiles)

 

 

8              RESEARCH METHODOLOGY         355

 

9              REFERENCES       356

 

List of Tables

  • Table 1. Market summary for carbon nanotubes-Selling grade particle diameter, usage, advantages, average price/ton, high volume applications, low volume applications and novel applications.             21
  • Table 2. Applications of MWCNTs.            24
  • Table 3. Annual production capacity of the key MWCNT producers in 2023 (MT). 28
  • Table 4. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes market developments and news 2022-2023.        32
  • Table 5. Carbon nanotubes market challenges.   34
  • Table 6. Typical properties of SWCNT and MWCNT.          36
  • Table 7. Properties of carbon nanotubes.              37
  • Table 8. Properties of CNTs and comparable materials.    38
  • Table 9. Markets, benefits and applications of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. 41
  • Table 10. Comparison between single-walled carbon nanotubes and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.       43
  • Table 11. Comparative properties of BNNTs and CNTs.    50
  • Table 12. Applications of BNNTs.               51
  • Table 13. Comparison of  well-established approaches for CNT synthesis.               54
  • Table 14. SWCNT synthesis methods.      55
  • Table 15. CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion-applications, advantages and disadvantages.        61
  • Table 16. Main capture processes and their separation technologies.       63
  • Table 17. Absorption methods for CO2 capture overview.              65
  • Table 18. Commercially available physical solvents used in CO2 absorption.           67
  • Table 19. Adsorption methods for CO2 capture overview.              69
  • Table 20. Membrane-based methods for CO2 capture overview. 71
  • Table 21. Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods          74
  • Table 22. Example MWCNTs and BNNTs pricing, by producer.      76
  • Table 23. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in batteries.       77
  • Table 24. Market analysis for carbon nanotubes in batteries.        79
  • Table 25. Applications of carbon nanotubes in batteries. 80
  • Table 26. Applications in sodium-ion batteries, by nanomaterials type and benefits thereof.          83
  • Table 27. Market scorecard for carbon nanotubes in batteries.    89
  • Table 28. Estimated demand for carbon nanotubes in batteries (tons), 2018-2033.              89
  • Table 29. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for batteries. 90
  • Table 30. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.         93
  • Table 31. Market analysis for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.          94
  • Table 32. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.             97
  • Table 33. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018-2033.     97
  • Table 34. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for supercapacitors.  99
  • Table 35. Market analysis for carbon nanotubes in polymer additives & elastomers.          100
  • Table 36. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fiber-based composite additives.        100
  • Table 37. Scorecard for carbon nanotubes in fiber-based polymer composite additives.   103
  • Table 38. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in metal matrix composite additives.      105
  • Table 39. Global market for carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers 2018-2033, tons.        106
  • Table 40. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers. 107
  • Table 41. Market analysis for carbon nanotubes in additive manufacturing.    110
  • Table 42. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in additive manufacturing.   111
  • Table 43. Demand for carbon nanotubes in additive manufacturing (tons), 2018-2033.             112
  • Table 44. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in additive manufacturing.              114
  • Table 45. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.   115
  • Table 46. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.     115
  • Table 47. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.         117
  • Table 48. Demand for carbon nanotubes in adhesives (tons), 2018-2033. 117
  • Table 49. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for adhesives.              119
  • Table 50. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.    120
  • Table 51. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.  121
  • Table 52. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.        123
  • Table 53. Demand for carbon nanotubes in aerospace (tons), 2018-2033.                123
  • Table 54. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for aerospace.             125
  • Table 55. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in wearable & flexible electronics and displays.  127
  • Table 56. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays.    129
  • Table 57. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays.          130
  • Table 58. Comparison of ITO replacements.         131
  • Table 59. Demand for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays, 2018-2033.               131
  • Table 60. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for electronics.            133
  • Table 61. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.      134
  • Table 62. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.     136
  • Table 63. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.          137
  • Table 64. Demand for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits, 2018-2033.               138
  • Table 65. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.  139
  • Table 66. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.        141
  • Table 67. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.      142
  • Table 68. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.            143
  • Table 69. Demand for carbon nanotubes in memory devices, 2018-2033. 143
  • Table 70. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for memory devices. 145
  • Table 71. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.         146
  • Table 72. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.       147
  • Table 73. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.             148
  • Table 74. Demand for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires (tons), 2018-2033.    149
  • Table 75. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.    150
  • Table 76. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in automotive. 152
  • Table 77. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in automotive. 154
  • Table 78. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in automotive.      156
  • Table 79. Demand for carbon nanotubes in automotive (tons), 2018-2033               156
  • Table 80. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in the automotive market.      157
  • Table 81. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.          160
  • Table 82. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.        161
  • Table 83. Comparative properties of conductive inks.       162
  • Table 84. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.              163
  • Table 85. Demand for carbon nanotubes in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2027.        163
  • Table 86.  Product developers in carbon nanotubes for conductive inks.  164
  • Table 87. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in buildings and construction.  167
  • Table 88. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in buildings in construction.            167
  • Table 89. Carbon nanotubes for cement.               168
  • Table 90. Carbon nanotubes for asphalt bitumen.              169
  • Table 91. Demand for carbon nanotubes in construction (tons), 2018-2033.            170
  • Table 92. Carbon nanotubes product developers in buildings and construction.    171
  • Table 93. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in filtration.        172
  • Table 94. Comparison of CNT membranes with other membrane technologies     174
  • Table 95. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in filtration.      175
  • Table 96. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in filtration.            176
  • Table 97. Demand for carbon nanotubes in filtration (tons), 2018-2033.   177
  • Table 98. Carbon nanotubes companies in filtration.         178
  • Table 99. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.        180
  • Table 100. Electrical conductivity of different catalyst supports compared to carbon nanotubes.  182
  • Table 101. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.   182
  • Table 102. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.         183
  • Table 103. Demand for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells (tons), 2018-2033. 184
  • Table 104. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for fuel cells.              185
  • Table 105. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medicine.  186
  • Table 106. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medicine. 190
  • Table 107. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in drug delivery. 192
  • Table 108. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in imaging and diagnostics.           193
  • Table 109. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in medical implants.         193
  • Table 110. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in medical biosensors.    194
  • Table 111. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in woundcare.    194
  • Table 112. Demand for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018-2033. 195
  • Table 113. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for life sciences and biomedicine.     196
  • Table 114. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in lubricants. 199
  • Table 115. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.   199
  • Table 116. Nanomaterial lubricant products.        200
  • Table 117. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.       202
  • Table 118. Demand for carbon nanotubes in lubricants (tons), 2018-2033.              202
  • Table 119. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for lubricants.            203
  • Table 120. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas. 205
  • Table 121. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.                206
  • Table 122. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.      207
  • Table 123. Demand for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas (tons), 2018-2033.             208
  • Table 124. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for oil and gas.           209
  • Table 125. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings. 210
  • Table 126. Markets for carbon nanotube coatings.            214
  • Table 127. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.              216
  • Table 128. Scorecard for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.            217
  • Table 129. Demand for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings (tons), 2018-2033.            218
  • Table 130. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for paints and coatings.         219
  • Table 131. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.           221
  • Table 132. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.          223
  • Table 133. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.               223
  • Table 134. Demand for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics (tons), 2018-2033.       224
  • Table 135. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for solar.      225
  • Table 136. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in sensors.       226
  • Table 137. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in sensors.     228
  • Table 138. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in sensors.           229
  • Table 139. Demand for carbon nanotubes in sensors (tons), 2018-2033.   229
  • Table 140. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for sensors. 230
  • Table 141. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.             232
  • Table 142. Desirable functional properties for the textiles industry afforded by the use of nanomaterials. 234
  • Table 143. Market overview for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.            235
  • Table 144. Applications of carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.       235
  • Table 145. Market opportunity scorecard for carbon nanotubes in smart textiles and apparel.       236
  • Table 146. Demand for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles. (tons), 2018-2033.        236
  • Table 147. Carbon nanotubes product developers in smart and electronic textiles.             238
  • Table 148. Thermal conductivities (κ) of common metallic, carbon, and ceramic fillers employed in TIMs. 241
  • Table 149. Thermal conductivity of CNT-based polymer composites.         242
  • Table 150. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in thermal interface materials. 243
  • Table 151. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in power cables.            245
  • Table 152. Properties of carbon nanotube paper.              341
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List of Figures

  • Figure 1. Demand for MWCNT by application in 2022.      30
  • Figure 2. Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market, 2018-2033 (metric tons).        31
  • Figure 3. Schematic diagram of a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT).           39
  • Figure 4. Schematic of single-walled carbon nanotube.   40
  • Figure 5. TIM sheet developed by Zeon Corporation.        41
  • Figure 6. Double-walled carbon nanotube bundle cross-section micrograph and model.   44
  • Figure 7. Schematic of a vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) membrane used for water treatment.            47
  • Figure 8. TEM image of FWNTs. 47
  • Figure 9. Schematic representation of carbon nanohorns.              48
  • Figure 10. TEM image of carbon onion.   49
  • Figure 11. Schematic of Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs). Alternating B and N atoms are shown in blue and red. 50
  • Figure 12. Process flow chart from CNT thin film formation to device fabrication for solution and dry processes.   53
  • Figure 13. Schematic representation of methods used for carbon nanotube synthesis (a) Arc discharge (b) Chemical vapor deposition (c) Laser ablation (d) hydrocarbon flames.          55
  • Figure 14. Arc discharge process for CNTs.            56
  • Figure 15. Schematic of thermal-CVD method.    57
  • Figure 16. Schematic of plasma-CVD method.     57
  • Figure 17. CoMoCAT® process.  58
  • Figure 18. Schematic for flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes (a) premixed flame (b) counter-flow diffusion flame (c) co-flow diffusion flame (d) inverse diffusion flame.           59
  • Figure 19. Schematic of laser ablation synthesis. 59
  • Figure 20. Electrochemical CO₂ reduction products.          61
  • Figure 21. Amine-based absorption technology. 67
  • Figure 22. Pressure swing absorption technology.             71
  • Figure 23. Membrane separation technology.     73
  • Figure 24. MWCNT patents filed 2007-2023.          75
  • Figure 25. Electrochemical performance of nanomaterials in LIBs.              80
  • Figure 26. Theoretical energy densities of different rechargeable batteries.           84
  • Figure 27. Printed 1.5V battery. 85
  • Figure 28. Materials and design structures in flexible lithium ion batteries.             85
  • Figure 29. LiBEST flexible battery.             86
  • Figure 30. Schematic of the structure of stretchable LIBs.               86
  • Figure 31. Carbon nanotubes incorporated into flexible, rechargeable yarn batteries.        87
  • Figure 32. Demand for carbon nanomaterials in batteries (tons), 2018-2033.          90
  • Figure 33. (A) Schematic overview of a flexible supercapacitor as compared to conventional supercapacitor.          96
  • Figure 34. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018-2033.   98
  • Figure 35. Nawa's ultracapacitors.             99
  • Figure 36. Demand for carbon nanotubes in polymer additives (tons), 2018-2033.               106
  • Figure 37. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.    107
  • Figure 38. Parts 3D printed from Mechnano’s CNT ESD resin.        110
  • Figure 39. Demand for carbon nanotubes in additive manufacturing (tons), 2018-2033.           113
  • Figure 40. Demand for carbon nanotubes in adhesives (tons), 2018-2033.               118
  • Figure 41. Carbon nanotube Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel (COPV).           121
  • Figure 42. Demand for carbon nanotubes in aerospace (tons), 2018-2033.               124
  • Figure 43. HeatCoat technology schematic.          125
  • Figure 44.  Veelo carbon fiber nanotube sheet.  126
  • Figure 45. Demand for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays, 2018-2033.             132
  • Figure 46. Demand for carbon nanomaterials in transistors and integrated circuits, 2018-2033.      139
  • Figure 47. Thin film transistor incorporating CNTs.             140
  • Figure 48. Demand for carbon nanotubes in memory devices, 2018-2033.               144
  • Figure 49. Carbon nanotubes NRAM chip.             145
  • Figure 50. Strategic Elements’ transparent glass demonstrator.   145
  • Figure 51. Demand for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires (tons), 2018-2033.   150
  • Figure 52. Demand for carbon nanotubes in automotive (tons), 2018-2033.            157
  • Figure 53. Schematic of CNTs as heat-dissipation sheets. 158
  • Figure 54. Demand for carbon nanotubes in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2033.      164
  • Figure 55. Nanotube inks              165
  • Figure 56. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete.       166
  • Figure 57. Demand for carbon nanotubes in construction (tons), 2018-2033.          171
  • Figure 58. Demand for carbon nanotubes in filtration (tons), 2018-2033.  178
  • Figure 59. Demand for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells (tons), 2018-2033.  185
  • Figure 60. Demand for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018-2033.  196
  • Figure 61. CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System.        197
  • Figure 62. Demand for carbon nanotubes in lubricants (tons), 2018-2033.               203
  • Figure 63. Demand for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas (tons), 2018-2033.              209
  • Figure 64. Demand for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings (tons), 2018-2033.             219
  • Figure 65. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.    220
  • Figure 66. Demand for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics (tons), 2018-2033.        224
  • Figure 67. Suntech/TCNT nanotube frame module            225
  • Figure 68. Demand for carbon nanotubes in sensors (tons), 2018-2033.    230
  • Figure 69. Demand for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles (tons), 2018-2033.          237
  • Figure 70. (L-R) Surface of a commercial heatsink surface at progressively higher magnifications, showing tool marks that create a rough surface and a need for a thermal interface material.  239
  • Figure 71. Schematic of thermal interface materials used in a flip chip package.   240
  • Figure 72. AWN Nanotech water harvesting prototype.  249
  • Figure 73. Large transparent heater for LiDAR.    263
  • Figure 74. Carbonics, Inc.’s carbon nanotube technology.              265
  • Figure 75. Fuji carbon nanotube products.            277
  • Figure 76. Cup Stacked Type Carbon Nano Tubes schematic.         280
  • Figure 77. CSCNT composite dispersion. 281
  • Figure 78. Flexible CNT CMOS integrated circuits with sub-10 nanoseconds stage delays. 286
  • Figure 79. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co. Ltd CNT product.             290
  • Figure 80. Li-S Energy 20-layer battery cell utilising semi-solid state lithium sulfur battery technology.       296
  • Figure 81. Test specimens fabricated using MECHnano’s radiation curable resins modified with carbon nanotubes.                299
  • Figure 82. NAWACap.    311
  • Figure 83. Hybrid battery powered electrical motorbike concept.               311
  • Figure 84. NAWAStitch integrated into carbon fiber composite.  312
  • Figure 85. Schematic illustration of three-chamber system for SWCNH production.            313
  • Figure 86. TEM images of carbon nanobrush.      314
  • Figure 87. CNT film.         317
  • Figure 88. Shinko Carbon Nanotube TIM product.              331
  • Figure 89. VB Series of TIMS from Zeon. 351
  • Figure 90. Vertically aligned CNTs on foil, double-sided coating.  353

 

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