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Report Highlights
- The global market for silicones is expected to grow from $17.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $23.3 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
- The global market for smart polymers is expected to increase from $23.8 billion in 2023 to $54.5 billion by the end of 2028, with a CAGR of 18.0% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
- The global market for technical textiles is expected to grow from $213.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $284.0 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
Research Review Scope
The advanced materials market is expanding rapidly, driven by the need for high-performance, lightweight, and sustainable materials across industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, construction, and renewable energy. Advanced materials, which include high-performance polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and specialty textiles, enabling technological innovations that improve durability, energy efficiency, and product longevity. With industries shifting toward sustainable and multifunctional materials, research and development efforts are focused on creating materials that offer enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties while reducing environmental impact.
Among the various categories within the advanced materials market, silicones, smart polymers, and technical textiles play a critical role in shaping the future of material applications. Silicones are valued for their flexibility, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. These properties make silicone essential in automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction, and consumer goods. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), 5G technology, and renewable energy solutions, demand for high-performance silicones is accelerating. Companies in the silicone market are investing in eco-friendly production methods, including bio-based silicones, improved recyclability, and reduced VOC emissions. Additionally, medical-grade silicones are witnessing strong growth due to their use in wearable medical devices, implants, and prosthetics.
Smart polymers are finding widespread applications in biomedical engineering, drug delivery systems, self-healing coatings, and flexible electronics. One of the most significant growth drivers for smart polymers is their role in biomedical applications. Innovations in controlled drug release, tissue engineering, and wound-healing materials are transforming the healthcare industry. Additionally, the development of biodegradable and recyclable smart polymers is supporting sustainability efforts in industries such as packaging, textiles, and electronics.
Technical textiles are designed for functionality rather than aesthetics, making them essential in industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and defense. These textiles offer properties such as flame resistance, conductivity, antimicrobial effects, and water repellency, making them indispensable for protective clothing, automotive interiors, filtration systems, and geotextiles for infrastructure projects. Textiles with self-cleaning, temperature-regulating, and energy-storing capabilities are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in sectors focused on sustainability and high-performance materials.
Research Reviews from BCC Research provide market professionals with concise market coverage within a specific research category. This 2024 Research Review of Advanced Material provides a sampling of the type of quantitative market information, analysis, and guidance that BCC Research has been developing since its inception in 1971 to help its customers make informed business decisions. This Research Review includes highlights and excerpts from the following reports published by BCC Research in 2024:
After you survey the excerpts in this Research Review, we encourage you to follow up on these topics by checking out the full market research reports associated with each topic. BCC Research looks forward to serving your market intelligence needs in the future.
Report Highlights
- The global market for green building materials is estimated to increase from $184.1 billion in 2023 to reach $347.7 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6% from 2023 through 2028.
- The global 3D printable concrete market was valued at $6.69 million in 2022 and is projected to reach $3.9 billion by the end of 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 177.3% from 2023 through 2028.
- The global market for 3D printing for construction is estimated to increase from $28.2 million in 2023 to reach $4.6 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 177.7% from 2023 through 2028.
Report Highlights
- The global market for molten salt reactors should grow from $8.9 billion in 2017 to $15.1 billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% from 2017 to 2022.
- The global market for metamaterials applications should grow from $448 million in 2018 to $1.8 billion by 2023 and then to $5.9 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 32.0% from 2018 to 2023 and 26.8% from 2023 to 2028.
- The global. market for nanoengineered surfaces should grow from $402.9 million in 2017 to $1.7 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 31.7% from 2017 to 2022.
Report Highlights
- The global market for abrasive products and materials reached $36.6 billion in 2014. This market is expected to reach $37.8 billion by 2015 and $44.2 billion by 2020, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% from 2015 to 2020.
- The global market for ultraviolet cured resins reached $2.9 billion in 2014. This market is projected to reach $4.6 billion in 2020 from nearly $3.1 billion in 2015 increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% for the period 2015-2020.
- The global market for nanocellulose totaled $46.8 million in 2014 and is projected to approach $277.7 million by 2019, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42.8% through 2019.
Report Highlights
- The global market value for nonwoven filter media was estimated at nearly $3.5 billion in 2012 and is projected to increase to $3.7 billion in 2013 and $5.3 billion by 2018 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
- The global market for aerogel-based products increased from $85.1 million in 2010 to $110.5 million in 2011, and was estimated to be valued at $137.5 million in 2012. The total market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3% from 2012 through 2017, reaching global revenues of $332.2 million by 2017.
- The North American market for commercial roofing materials was valued at nearly $3.4 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach $3.5 billion in 2012. Total market value is expected to reach nearly $4.7 billion in 2017 after increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
Report Highlights
This Advanced Materials Research Review provides:
- Information about emerging electronic materials technologies and applications that are most likely to achieve significant commercial sales in the next five to 10 years
- Analysis of the global graphene technologies market and applications with the greatest commercial potential in the 2012-to-2022 time frame, identifying market drivers and evaluating obstacles to their successful commercialization and projecting future sales.
- An overview of specialty fiber types including a history of fiber development, technology trends, status of commercial development, barriers to entry and market leaders.
Report Highlights
- BCC expects the first commercially significant sales of graphene products to develop before 2015 when the market is projected to be as large as $67 million. The graphene market should start to take off after 2015, reaching nearly $675 million by 2020, reflecting a 58.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2015 and 2020.
- BCC Research forecasts a promising near future for photonic crystals. The market was $2.1 billion in the year 2010, is expected to reach $5.2 billion in 2011, and $34.5 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 46.1%.
- The global market for nonwoven filter media is projected to experience a 7% CAGR over the next 5 years, increasing from a value of $2.5 billion in 2010 to $3.5 billion in 2015.
Report Highlights
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Microspheres, spherical micro particles 1 micron to 1,000 microns in diameter, are innovative raw materials with superior functionality that help improve the quality of the final product at a reduced cost. Microspheres are a growing element in many companies’ tool boxes. The global market for microspheres in 2010 is estimated to be $2 billion and growing at a 5–year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%, reaching global sales of $3.5 billion by 2015.
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The global market for superconductivity applications is expected to reach nearly $2 billion in 2010 and nearly $3.4 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% over the next 5 years. Superconducting magnets, particularly those used in science, research and technology development, and healthcare applications dominate the market. However, superconducting electrical equipment is expected to capture nearly 25% of the market by 2015.
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The total demand for the North American commercial roofing market is estimated to grow by a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in total market value and by an 8.8% CAGR in total market volume. By 2014, it is estimated that the total market value will reach more than $5.8 billion, derived from sales of more than 74.3 million squares of product. As energy costs continue to rise, the ability of roofing materials to reduce utility bills will begin to play a much larger role in helping to calculate the actual cost-effectiveness of the roofing system. The rise in popularity of green building has produced a new demand in the market for a larger variety of recycled roofing materials.
Report Highlights
Advanced materials continue to be one of the foundations on which nearly all global markets grow. Advanced materials technology enables other technological breakthroughs, and the importance of advanced materials technology to the global economy is immeasurable.
Advanced materials technology market research has long been one of the leading coverage areas for BCC Research. Since the firm was founded in 1971, BCC has examined nearly every existing advanced materials market.
This review of research conducted in 2007 by BCC Research is meant to provide market quantification and guidance in a variety of global advanced materials technology markets. BCC Research closely examines all major market segments and provides in-depth analysis of market drivers, major players, patent activity and other key market factors that are influencing or will influence market growth in the next 5 years. For decades, buyers of BCC's advanced materials market research reports have relied on our data and analysis to help them with strategic planning, product positioning, production capacity expansions, and asset allocation.
This review includes highlights of reports published by BCC Research on the following topics:
- Friction Products and Materials
- Advanced Materials and Devices for Renewable Energy Systems
- Powder Metallurgy
- Advanced Protective Gear and Armor
- Lightweight Materials in Transportation
- EMI/RFI Materials and Technologies
- Smart and Interactive Textiles.
We hope you find this Research Review valuable, and we look forward to another year of serving our customers' technology market research needs.
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