According to the study “Asia Conducting Polymers Industry Situation and
Prospects Research report”, conductive polymer materials
are electroactive in nature and provide good optical property, excellent
mechanical flexibility and high thermal stability. ABS, polycarbonates (PC),
polyphenylene resin, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PPS) and polyvinylidene
chloride (PVC) are the majorly used conductive polymers products. The rapid growth
in the electronics sector in China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore will
witness more consumption of conductive polymers in the manufacture of
smartphones and other electronics. Samsung and LG are the major consumers of
conductive polymers. India is aiming at internet connectivity coupled with digital
electronics on a domestic level which will promote the production of electronic
digital goods such as smartphones, web camera, and tablets using conductive
polymers which are likely to open more opportunities. There is also a demand
for lightweight materials in the automotive industry along with improvement in
fuel economy which use ABS and PPS in wiring systems as conducting materials. Few
parts of military aircrafts are also manufactured using conductive polymers to
make the aircraft lightweight which promotes the usage of conductive polymer materials.
Asian
consumers are aware about the importance of electronics devices with reduced
sound levels due to stringent regulations imposed to control noise pollution,
therefore, majority of the manufacturers are using conductive plastics
including ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PPS (Polyphenylene Polymer) in place of conventional metals and ceramics. The increasing
significance of ionic polymers in electronics industry is providing excellent
dimensional stability and good conducting characteristics which are the key
factors affecting the conductive polymers market in Asia. There is also a
rising awareness about shielding sensitive electronic devices from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), radio frequency interference (RFI), and
electromagnetic interference (EMI) which is increasing the market size of
sensitive electronic devices.
Inherently conductive polymer is a variant of
product in the conductive polymers that is available in the forms of
polyacetylene, polythiophene, and polypyrrole. These products are used for
manufacturing flat panel displays, lighting objects, PV cells and
bioelectronics because they are lightweight with excellent corrosive
characteristics. ABS (Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene) is the most widely used conductive
polymer product and it accounts for a major share in Asia’s conductive polymer
market. The trend will continue over the next few years due to its superior
properties such as high impact strength and excellent durability at varying temperatures.
ABS is used in electronic applications such as IC chip carriers, IC tray &
tray dividers, and tote boxes. Polyphenylene polymer is used in the manufacture
of under-the-hood vehicle components with excellent chemical resistance and
good high temperature.
Asia’s conductive polymers market is categorized into electrically
conducting polymers and thermally conducting polymer. The conductive polymers are used as ESD/EMI shielding, antistatic
packaging, electrostatic coatings and capacitor. Conductive polymers are used
in industries such as aerospace, electronics, automotives, healthcare,
industrial and other sectors. The leading players in Asia’s
conductive polymers market are Henkel,
Agfa-Gevaert NV, Celanese Corporation, The Lubrizol Corporation, Covestro AG,
Heraeus Holding, 3M, Solvay, Polyone Corporation, Sabic, Arkema, Cabot
Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Electriplast Corporation, Ensinger,
Ferro Corporation, and Kemet.
With advanced technology controlling many sectors,
many manufacturers are focussed on development of organic photovoltaics.
This development is promoting the usage of conductive polymers as an absorption
medium of solar radiation in form of actuators and sensors. There is a demand
for electrochemical actuators due to highly compatible with sophisticated
semiconductor devices. Conductive polymers form a part of
organic polymers with thermal conducting properties, electric conducting
properties, molecular stability, chemical resistance, malleability, and
flexibility. They are engineered to become biodegradable, biocompatible and
porous. Organic polymers are used in fuel cells, biosensors, surgical tools and
computer display.
The
development in Asia’s automotive and electronics industries will surely drive
the conductive polymers market. The automotive industry is coupled with regulatory measures
is encouraging the usage of conductive plastic materials in engine boxes and
wire hose. There is an increasing adoption of electroactive polymers in
electronics, solar energy, healthcare and automotive industries because many
manufacturers are investing heavily in the research and development. The
increasing demand for piezoceramics in electronics will definitely hinder the
growth of Asia’s conductive polymers industry. The demand for smart materials, advancement in the electrical and
electronic sector, rising demand for display devices, increasing demand for
lightweight electronic components, new technology advancements in biomaterials
are propelling the growth in Asia’s conductive polymers industry.
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