Global Electroactive Polymer Market

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Global Electroactive Polymer Market

Electroactive polymers or EAPs are typically polymers that exhibit a change in size or shape on stimulation by an energy input (electric, magnetic, thermal, or optic). This technology is commonly used in sensors and actuators. One of the characteristic properties of this material is that it has the ability to undergo deformation on coming in contact with large forces. Most of these actuators are composed of ceramic piezoelectric materials. Piezoelectric materials have the tendency to accumulate charge within certain solid materials in response to an electric field. EAPs can sustain over 300% strain which is much higher as compared to a ceramic actuator.

The value chain for EAPs extends widely to owing to its advanced properties and applications within the diagnostics segment. The product is used as one of the key backbones for building technology due to its tendency to respond to changes within a simulated environment. The types of polymers used for the construction of this device include electro strictive, liquid crystalline polymers, ferroelectric polymers, and dielectric polymers. The increased research and development within this sector to sustain the increased demand has been propelling the growth of this market.

EAPs are also referred to as artificial muscle due to its applications in robotics. The structure aids mobility along the backbone of a polymeric chain. The increased use of biomimetic and counterfeit muscles in complex medical issues portrays growing opportunities for the EAP market. The advent of technologies like polypyrrole provides a huge growing curve for the opportunity within this market. The substance is used for the production of functional body fluids.

EAPs are also employed in the construction of active catheters. This technology is extensively used in the therapeutics sector. They are guided wires that can be used to perform minimally invasive diagnosis and therapy. The technology is also used for the development of tactile displays such as refreshable braille devices. One such device is currently being developed under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The idea was conceived during a hackathon.

EAPs have also growing applications within the aerospace and defense sector. The device can be used to construct unmanned vehicular systems across all platforms. EAP’s are broadly classified into two segments-namely, ionic and electric. The Ionic EAPs function through dissociation diffused ions. While electric EAPs are powered through the flow of current. The technology can also be integrated into microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to produce smart actuators.

Smart fabrics are one of the largest segments associated with this market. It accounts for maximum market share in terms of R&D activities. Countries like the U.S, China, and Japan primarily govern this market owing to the rapid advancement in terms of industrialization within these segments. On a global scale, APAC has the largest market due to the presence of countries like China, South Korea, Japan, and India. Smart fabrics have technology components woven into them that monitors external stimuli. To generate a response, the change in the stimulus is used to translate the data which in turn facilitates data response.

The use of Electrorheological fluid, Ionic polymer-metal composite, and Stimuli-responsive gels as EAPs has led to further technological advancement within this segment. Stimuli-responsive gels portray a volume transition as a response to the generation of an electric field. On the contrary, Electrorheological fluid showcases a change in viscosity of the fluid. Additionally, the ease of availability of raw materials within the APAC region makes it one of the largest hubs for research. The increased infrastructural advancement that facilitates research within this sector promotes the growth associated with this market. Several global companies have been making investments in the APAC market which drives the growth associated with the EAP sector.

EAPs can be developed from both natural as well as synthetic sources. For instance, DARPA developed an EAP though acrylic polymers and silicone in the year 1990. While electret, the first EAP was developed from carnauba wax, rosin, and beeswax. Post cooling the substance was subjected to a DC electrical bias. The extraction of these materials is difficult which acts as a challenge in the manufacturing stage.

Some of the materials employed for their construction are environmentally hazardous. Improper disposal of EAPs can lead to the substance entering the food chain. Therefore, manufacturing companies need to be careful while disposing EAP industrial waste since it does not go through the process of degradation. Therefore, stringent government regulations are imposed on the use of polymers.

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The report, “Global Electroactive Polymers Market 2019-2025” can be used to gain in-depth knowledge about supply chain management and consumer behavior within this sector. The report focuses on studying the changing market trends for this sector. The study period for this report is from 2019-2025, while the forecast period lasts from 2021-2025.

This report is aimed at:

  • Studying the drivers, restraints, and challenges of this market and their impacts on the changing market dynamics.
  • Understanding the expanding market for EAP and the environmental regulations that restrict its trade.
  • The key players of this market and the strategies employed by them have been discussed within this report.
  • The value chain analysis for the EAP market has been performed.
  • Supply chain management and optimization techniques have been discussed.
  • The logistical constraints of this market have been covered.
  • PESTLE and SWOT analysis have been used to study the competitiveness within this sector.
  • A forecast analysis has been performed up to the year 2028.
  • The high growth markets and the opportunities offered by the potential markets have been covered.

Reasons to buy this report

  • Key players of this market can use this report to study the market dynamics and their impacts on the changing trends.
  • Existing players of this market can use this report to analyze the strategies employed by the key players within this market.
  • Potential players of this market can use this report to understand the current market scenario and the opportunities it provides.
  • Suppliers can use this report to study the value chain and consumer demand within this market.
  • Technical professionals can use this report to study the commercial aspects of this market and the growth margins associated with them.
  • Investors can use this report to study the high growth markets.

Who is this report for:

Industry Professionals: Can use this report to analyze the scope for expansion.

Suppliers: Can use this report to study the logistical constraints that restrict the supply chain.

Technology Innovators: Can use this report to study the existing technology and the demand associated with it to scale up manufacturing.

Government bodies: Can use this report to analyze the opportunities provided by this market and its challenges to make smart investments

Financial Institutions: Can use this report to study the market trends and competitive mapping across this sector.

Educational Institutions: Can use this report to gain a perspective of the industry trends and the current market scenario.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Global Electroactive Polymer Market Report

1. Market Introduction of Global Electroactive Polymer Market

2. Market Segmentation of Electroactive Polymer Market

2.1 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Segmentation By Region

2.2 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Segmentation By Type

2.3 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Segmentation By Crop Type

3. Cost Structure Analysis of Electroactive Polymer Market

4. Country Analysis of Global Electroactive Polymer Market

4.1 China
4.1.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in China
4.1.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in China
4.1.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in China
4.1.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in China

4.2 Germany
4.2.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Germany
4.2.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Germany
4.2.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Germany
4.2.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Germany

4.3 France
4.3.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in France
4.3.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in France
4.3.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in France
4.3.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in France

4.4 Italy
4.4.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Italy
4.4.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Italy
4.4.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Italy
4.4.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Italy

4.5 Netherland
4.5.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Netherland
4.5.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Netherland
4.5.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Netherland
4.5.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Netherland

4.6 Russia
4.6.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Russia
4.6.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Russia
4.6.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Russia
4.6.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Russia

4.7 Canada
4.7.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Canada
4.7.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Canada
4.7.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Canada
4.7.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Canada

4.8 Mexico
4.8.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Mexico
4.8.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Mexico
4.8.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Mexico
4.8.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Mexico

4.9 Singapore
4.9.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Singapore
4.9.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Singapore
4.9.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Singapore
4.9.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Singapore

4.10 United Kingdom
4.10.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in United Kingdom
4.10.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in United Kingdom
4.10.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in United Kingdom
4.10.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in United Kingdom

4.11 Switzerland
4.11.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Switzerland
4.11.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Switzerland
4.11.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Switzerland
4.11.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Switzerland

4.12 Brazil
4.12.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Brazil
4.12.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Brazil
4.12.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Brazil
4.12.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Brazil

4.13 USA
4.13.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in US
4.13.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in US
4.13.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in US
4.13.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in US

4.14 Japan
4.14.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Japan
4.14.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Japan
4.14.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Japan
4.14.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Japan

4.15 South Korea
4.15.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in South Korea
4.15.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in South Korea
4.15.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in South Korea
4.15.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in South Korea

4.16 India
4.16.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in India
4.16.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in India
4.16.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in India
4.16.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in India

4.17 Thailand
4.17.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Thailand
4.17.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Thailand
4.17.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Thailand
4.17.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Thailand

4.18 Russia
4.18.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Russia
4.18.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Russia
4.18.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Russia
4.18.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Russia

4.19 Malaysia
4.19.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Malaysia
4.19.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Malaysia
4.19.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Malaysia
4.19.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Malaysia

4.20 Saudi Arabia
4.20.1 Electroactive Polymer Market Size in Saudi Arabia
4.20.2 Electroactive Polymer Market Analysis in Saudi Arabia
4.20.3 Key Electroactive Polymer companies in Saudi Arabia
4.20.4 Regulatory Framework of Electroactive Polymer Market in Saudi Arabia

5. Global Electroactive Polymer Market Trends

5.1 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Trends- Key Drivers
5.2 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Trends- Key Restraints
5.3 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Trends- Key Challenges
5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Electroactive Polymer Market
5.5 PEST Analysis- Electroactive Polymer Market

6. Global Electroactive Polymer Market Forecast

6.1 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Forecast By Region

6.1.1 North America
6.1.2 Europe
6.1.3 APAC
6.1.4 Middle East
6.1.5 ROW

6.2 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Forecast By Type

6.2.1 Fertilizer
6.2.2 Pesticide

6.3 Global Electroactive Polymer Market Forecast By Crop Type

6.3.1 Fruits & Vegetables
6.3.2 Oilseed and Pulses
6.3.3 Cereals & Grains
6.3.4 Other

7. Supply Chain Analysis of the Electroactive Polymer Market

8. Opportunity Analysis

9. Scenario Analysis

10. Key Company Profiles

11. Strategic Conclusions

 

 

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