2020 Growth Opportunities for Polymeric Materials - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Macro trends such as decarbonization, digitization, Industry 5.0, and energy efficiency are influencing the R&D of materials and transforming the demand for materials with high biodegradability rate, higher toughness, mechanical properties, and impact resistance. In addition to this, various other polymeric materials such as stimuli-responsive polymers, hydrogels, and porous polymers are gaining traction due to the rise of soft robotics, energy-efficient buildings, and flexible electronics.

Smart drop-ins derived from various plant-based feedstocks and residues including polyol esters, diesters, and epoxidized vegetable oils derived from linseed oil, castor oil, soybean oil, and so on are of potential interest among manufacturers as they can provide similar properties as that of fossil-derived polymers. The evolution of additive and advanced manufacturing including 3D printing in recent years has also pushed manufacturers to utilize high-performance thermoplastics such as polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) and polycaprolactone (PCL) in various end-user industries including automotive, aerospace, and electrical and electronics.

This research focuses on identifying the technology push and market pull approaches and trends that impact the development of adoption of polymers, esp. thermoplastic polymers. The research also highlights illustrative innovations and developments focused on polymers as a result of these trends.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Technology Trends Impacting Growth and Adoption of Polymeric Materials

2.1 Decarbonization

2.2 Waste Reuse and Recycle

2.3 Energy Efficiency

2.4 Material Sourcing

2.5 Digitization

2.6 Industry 5.0

3. Technology Push Approaches Impacting Future of Polymers

3.1. Smart Drop-ins with High Biodegradability Substituting Fossil Fuel-based Polymers

3.2. Polymer Building Blocks Derived Through Waste Carbon Dioxide Streams

3.3. Porous Polymers with High Flexibility and Multifunctionalities are Gaining Traction in Electrical and Electronics Industries

4. Industry Trends Impacting Polymer Development and Adoption

4.1 Mobility- Market Pull Approaches

4.1.1. Polymer Composites, Nanocomposites, Biocomposites are Emerging Materials for Lightweighting

4.1.2. PAEK-based Composites Reduce Weight of Components Used in Aerospace and Automation by as much as 80%

4.1.3. Polymer Nanocomposites Offer Greater Surface Area in Polymer Matrices Thereby Reducing Weight in Vehicles

4.1.4. Bamboo Reinforced Composites are Extensively Used in Manufacturing Automotive Interiors

4.1.5. Artificial Photosynthesis Yields Hydrogen Used in Fuel Cell Vehicles to Cut Down Emissions from the Automotive Industry

4.1.6. Emerging BDD Polymers are Extensively Used as Organic Photovoltaics that can Enhance the Efficiency of Power Conversion

4.1.7. Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers are Used to Manufacture Semipermeable Membranes that can be Used in Polymer Membrane Electrolysis

4.1.8. Protective Coatings for Automotive Body Surfaces and Electronic Systems

4.1.9. Parylene Coating Offers Excellent Physical Stability and Resistance to Surface Abrasion

4.1.10. Shape Memory Polymers Enable Self-healing Properties Thereby Preventing Physical Damage

4.1.11. Use of Lightweight Materials in Manufacturing Drones Enhances Their Performance Efficiency

4.1.12. Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Possesses Excellent Dimensional Stability Thereby Increasing Longevity of the Drones

4.1.13. Use of PEKK Polymers in Drone Manufacturing Enables Cost Reduction by 30%

4.2. Net-zero Buildings - Market Pull Approaches

4.2.1. Recycled Materials Coupled with Protective Coatings Are Likely to Reduce Energy Used for Heating and Cooling

4.2.2. Recycled Plastic Bricks Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 41% When Compared to Concrete

4.2.3. Porous Polymers for Coating Applications Regulate Indoor Lighting and Temperature in a Building Thereby Optimizing Energy Consumption

4.2.4. Recycled Plastics Foams for Insulation Have 34% Lower Carbon Footprint When Compared to Conventional PET Foams

4.3. Electrical and Electronics - Market Pull Approaches

4.3.1. Polymer Aerogels, High-Performance Thermoplastics, and Engineering Films for Electrical and Electronic Devices

4.3.2. Polyimide Aerogels Offer Excellent Insulation Properties and Are Ideal for Electrical and Electronics Equipment

4.3.3. Polyphthalamides Offer High Impact Strength and Dimensional Stability for Use in the Electrical and Electronics Industry

4.3.4. OEMs Prefer PPS Films to Manufacture Electronic Devices Due to Their Operability in a Wide Range of Temperatures

4.3.5. High-Performance Thermoplastics, Nanocomposites, and Hydrogels for Robots

4.3.6. Conductive Polymers with Nanomaterials Act as Artificial Skin for Robots

4.3.7. Photo-crosslinked PEGDA Polymers as Hydrogels for Building Soft Robots

4.3.8. Reinforced Polyarylamide can be Used in the Manufacture of Surgical Robots

4.4. Furniture - Market Pull Approaches

4.4.1. Use of Natural Fibers Enables Consumption of Less Energy to Manufacture Furniture Components

4.4.2. Sugarcane- and Spruce-based Biocomposites Facilitate Reduction of Carbon Footprint by 80% in the Furniture Industry

4.4.3. Bast Fiber Composites are 90% Lighter as Compared to Conventional Medium Density Fiberboards Used in the Furniture Industry

5. Growth Opportunities

5.1. Growth Opportunities for Polymers due to Technology Push Approaches

5.2. Recycled PET and Bio-based PVC can Reduce Carbon Emissions and Landfill Waste

5.3. Porous Polymers Have Excellent Optical Swtichability Properties, Which Provide Higher Temperature Control in the Building and Construction Industry

6. Industry Contacts

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