The Global Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Market 2027-2037
The global carbon nanotube (CNT) market has moved decisively from speculative promise to commercial reality. After an early period of over-optimistic projections, premature capacity expansion and subsequent industry consolidation, the market now rests on genuine applications with clear value propositions, matured supply chains and dramatically lower production costs. This expansion is driven overwhelmingly by one application: conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries. As electric-vehicle production and grid-scale energy storage scale up, CNTs — which deliver higher conductivity than carbon black while allowing less additive to be used — have become standard in EV and energy-storage cells, anchoring durable, recurring demand.
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dominate both value and volume. Their economics have been transformed by fluidized-bed catalytic CVD and aggressive Chinese scale-up, and China now produces the overwhelming majority of global CNT powder. Competition among players, combined with continuous process improvement, has pushed MWCNTs firmly into cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) represent the fastest-growing and highest-value segment. OCSiAl remains the dominant producer, scaling its European capacity toward silicon-anode, solid-state and high-power battery chemistries. As costs have fallen, SWCNTs have opened applications in transparent conductors, elastomers, electronics and premium energy storage that were previously uneconomical.
Geographically, Asia-Pacific consumes the majority of global volume, reflecting its concentration of battery manufacturing, while North America and Europe focus on higher-value and specialty grades, often competing on technical support and application development rather than tonnage. Beyond batteries, polymer composites form the second-largest sector, with electronics, thermal-interface materials, construction, coatings, automotive and aerospace providing durable secondary demand.
Challenges persist: homogeneous dispersion, batch-to-batch consistency, chirality control for SWCNT electronics, residual safety perceptions linked to fibre morphology, and intense competition from carbon black, silicon, graphene and other materials. Nevertheless, with validated applications, maturing supply chains, falling costs and emerging sustainable synthesis routes — including CO?-derived and waste-upcycled production — carbon nanotubes are transitioning from specialty nanomaterials to essential industrial components. Their transformative potential, recognised since their discovery, is finally being realised across electrification, advanced manufacturing and next-generation electronics worldwide.
The Global Carbon Nanotubes Market 2027–2037 provides an indepth assessment of this market. Carbon nanotubes have followed an uneven path to commercialisation. Early expectations of rapid, broad adoption were not met, and the sector passed through a period of consolidation in which several producers reduced or closed capacity. The current position is more soundly based. A limited number of applications now have clear, validated value propositions, production processes have matured, and unit costs have fallen substantially from their early levels. The report assesses this landscape without assuming that recent momentum will necessarily be sustained at the same pace across all segments.
Demand is concentrated. Conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries account for the majority of consumption, and the report gives particular attention to this dependency and the risks it carries, including exposure to a single downstream industry and to shifts in battery chemistry. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes remain the dominant product by volume and value, while single-walled carbon nanotubes occupy a smaller, higher-value position where cost and consistency continue to constrain uptake. Double-walled, few-walled, thin-walled and vertically aligned variants, together with carbon nanohorns, carbon onions and boron nitride nanotubes, are treated as specialised categories at earlier stages of development. The report reviews the main production routes and their relative maturity, the principal producers and their stated capacity plans, the regulatory and safety context, the patent landscape and pricing trends. Adoption is examined across a broad range of end-use markets. Persistent barriers are addressed directly, including dispersion, batch-to-batch consistency, chirality control for electronic applications, safety perception, and competition from established materials such as carbon black, silicon, carbon fibre and graphene.
Forecasts are presented with stated assumptions and should be read as indicative rather than definitive, particularly for the less mature segments and the later years of the period. The report's purpose is to provide a realistic basis for assessment: carbon nanotubes are transitioning from specialty materials toward wider industrial use, but the rate and breadth of that transition remain subject to technical, commercial and regulatory uncertainty.
Report contents include:
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dominate both value and volume. Their economics have been transformed by fluidized-bed catalytic CVD and aggressive Chinese scale-up, and China now produces the overwhelming majority of global CNT powder. Competition among players, combined with continuous process improvement, has pushed MWCNTs firmly into cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) represent the fastest-growing and highest-value segment. OCSiAl remains the dominant producer, scaling its European capacity toward silicon-anode, solid-state and high-power battery chemistries. As costs have fallen, SWCNTs have opened applications in transparent conductors, elastomers, electronics and premium energy storage that were previously uneconomical.
Geographically, Asia-Pacific consumes the majority of global volume, reflecting its concentration of battery manufacturing, while North America and Europe focus on higher-value and specialty grades, often competing on technical support and application development rather than tonnage. Beyond batteries, polymer composites form the second-largest sector, with electronics, thermal-interface materials, construction, coatings, automotive and aerospace providing durable secondary demand.
Challenges persist: homogeneous dispersion, batch-to-batch consistency, chirality control for SWCNT electronics, residual safety perceptions linked to fibre morphology, and intense competition from carbon black, silicon, graphene and other materials. Nevertheless, with validated applications, maturing supply chains, falling costs and emerging sustainable synthesis routes — including CO?-derived and waste-upcycled production — carbon nanotubes are transitioning from specialty nanomaterials to essential industrial components. Their transformative potential, recognised since their discovery, is finally being realised across electrification, advanced manufacturing and next-generation electronics worldwide.
The Global Carbon Nanotubes Market 2027–2037 provides an indepth assessment of this market. Carbon nanotubes have followed an uneven path to commercialisation. Early expectations of rapid, broad adoption were not met, and the sector passed through a period of consolidation in which several producers reduced or closed capacity. The current position is more soundly based. A limited number of applications now have clear, validated value propositions, production processes have matured, and unit costs have fallen substantially from their early levels. The report assesses this landscape without assuming that recent momentum will necessarily be sustained at the same pace across all segments.
Demand is concentrated. Conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries account for the majority of consumption, and the report gives particular attention to this dependency and the risks it carries, including exposure to a single downstream industry and to shifts in battery chemistry. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes remain the dominant product by volume and value, while single-walled carbon nanotubes occupy a smaller, higher-value position where cost and consistency continue to constrain uptake. Double-walled, few-walled, thin-walled and vertically aligned variants, together with carbon nanohorns, carbon onions and boron nitride nanotubes, are treated as specialised categories at earlier stages of development. The report reviews the main production routes and their relative maturity, the principal producers and their stated capacity plans, the regulatory and safety context, the patent landscape and pricing trends. Adoption is examined across a broad range of end-use markets. Persistent barriers are addressed directly, including dispersion, batch-to-batch consistency, chirality control for electronic applications, safety perception, and competition from established materials such as carbon black, silicon, carbon fibre and graphene.
Forecasts are presented with stated assumptions and should be read as indicative rather than definitive, particularly for the less mature segments and the later years of the period. The report's purpose is to provide a realistic basis for assessment: carbon nanotubes are transitioning from specialty materials toward wider industrial use, but the rate and breadth of that transition remain subject to technical, commercial and regulatory uncertainty.
Report contents include:
- Executive summary — market overview by nanotube type (MWCNT, SWCNT, and double/few/thin-walled), applications, producers and capacities, demand by market, outlook, commercial products, market challenges, pricing, and leading players.
- Overview of carbon nanotubes — properties and comparative properties; material types (MWCNT, SWCNT, DWCNT, VACNT, FWCNT, carbon nanohorns, carbon onions, BNNT); dispersion technology and high-aspect-ratio CNTs; intermediate products (sheets, yarns, films, paper/mats, coatings/inks, array strips).
- Carbon nanotube synthesis and production — arc discharge; CVD (thermal, PECVD, emerging); HiPco and CoMoCAT; combustion and flame synthesis; controlled and hybrid growth; laser ablation; vertically aligned production; silane solution; carbon-capture by-products; comparative assessment of methods.
- Regulations.
- Patents.
- Pricing.
- Markets for carbon nanotubes — energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors), polymer additives and elastomers, 3D printing, adhesives, aerospace, electronics, quantum computing, rubber and tires, automotive, conductive inks, construction, filtration, fuel cells, life sciences and medicine, lubricants, oil and gas, paints and coatings, photovoltaics, sensors, smart and electronic textiles, thermal interface materials, and power cables — each with market overview, applications, forecasts and product developers.
- Company profiles — multi-walled, single-walled, and other nanotube types. Companies profiled (including companies no longer operating) include 3D Strong, AerNos Inc., Aligned Carbon Inc., Arkema France SA, Awn Nanotech Inc., Battelle Memorial Institute, BBCP Conductor Inc., Betterial, Bioneer Corporation, Bio-Pact LLC, Birla Carbon, Black Diamond Structures LLC, BNNano Inc., BNNT LLC, Brewer Science, C12 Quantum Electronics, C2CNT LLC/Capital Power, Cabot Corporation, Cametics Cambridge Advanced Metals Limited, Canatu Oy, Carbice Corp., C-Bond Systems LLC, CENS Materials Ltd., Carbon Corp, Carbon Fly, CarbonMeta Research Ltd., Carbon Nano-material Technology Ltd., Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc., Carbonics Inc., CarbonX B.V., Carestream Health Inc., Chasm Advanced Materials Inc., Chengdu Organic Chemicals (TimesNano), CNano Technology, CNM Technologies GmbH, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Manufacturing, DexMat Inc., Eden Innovations LLC, Epic Advanced Materials, Essentium Inc., Evercloak Inc., Fuji Pigment Co. Ltd., Fujitsu Laboratories, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., FutureCarbon GmbH, Goodfellow Corporation, GSI Creos Corporation, Hamamatsu Carbonics Corporation, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Honjo Chemical Corporation, H Quest Vanguard Inc., Huntsman Corporation (Nanocomp Technologies Inc.), Hycamite TCD Technologies Oy, Hycarb Inc., IBM Corporation, Inoplaztech, JEIO Co. Ltd., Jikantechno Corporation, Kao Corporation, KH Chemicals Co. Ltd., KJ Specialty Paper Co. Ltd., Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co. Ltd., Korbon Co. Ltd., Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Kusumoto Chemicals, Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, LeaderNano Tech LLC, LG Chemical Ltd., Lintec of America Inc., Li-S Energy Ltd, Mattershift, MC Yamasan Polymers Co. Ltd., MECHnano LLC, Meijo Nano Carbon Co. Ltd., Micro-X Limited, Murata Machinery Ltd., Nacalai Tesque, Naieel Technology, Nano Cube Japan Co. Ltd., Nano-C Inc., Nanomatics Pte. Ltd., Nanomix Inc., Nanoramic Laboratories, Nano RAY-T LLC, NanoRial Technologies Ltd, Nanosperse LLC, NanoTechLabs Inc., Nanovis, Nantero Inc., Nawa Technologies, NEC Corporation, Nemo Nanomaterials, NEO Battery Materials, New Metals and Chemicals Corporation, Nippon Shizai Co. Ltd., Nissin Electric Co. Ltd., Nitta Corporation, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Private Limited, Novasolix Inc., Novation Solutions LLC (NovationSi), NTherma Corporation, OCSiAl Group and more....
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 The global market for carbon nanotubes
1.1.1 Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)
1.1.1.1 Applications
1.1.1.2 Main market players
1.1.1.3 MWCNT production capacities, current and planned
1.1.1.4 Target market for producers
1.1.1.5 Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market
1.1.2 Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)
1.1.2.1 Applications
1.1.2.2 Production capacities current and planned
1.1.2.3 Global SWCNT market consumption
1.1.3 Double, Few and Thin-Walled CNTs
1.2 Market Outlook 2026 and beyond
1.3 Commercial CNT-based products
1.4 Market Challenges
1.5 CNTs Market Analysis
1.5.1 Manufacturing Landscape: From Laboratory to Industrial Scale
1.5.2 Market Dynamics: Supply, Demand, and Competitive Forces
1.5.3 Energy Storage: The Catalyst for Market Transformation
1.5.4 Polymer Enhancement: Multifunctional Material Solutions
1.5.5 Emerging Applications
1.5.6 Competitive Dynamics
1.5.7 Technology Roadmap and Future Developments
1.5.8 Challenges and Limitations: Addressing Market Barriers
1.5.9 Market Evolution and Growth Projections
1.5.10 Leading Industry Players
1.6 CNT Pricing
2 OVERVIEW OF CARBON NANOTUBES
2.1 Properties
2.2 Comparative properties of CNTs
2.3 Carbon nanotube materials
2.3.1 Variations within CNTs
2.3.2 High Aspect Ratio CNTs
2.3.3 Dispersion technology
2.3.4 Multi-walled nanotubes (MWCNT)
2.3.4.1 Properties
2.3.4.2 Applications
2.3.5 Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)
2.3.5.1 Properties
2.3.5.2 Applications
2.3.5.3 Comparison between MWCNTs and SWCNTs
2.3.6 Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs)
2.3.6.1 Properties
2.3.6.2 Applications
2.3.7 Vertically aligned CNTs (VACNTs)
2.3.7.1 Properties
2.3.7.2 Synthesis of VACNTs
2.3.7.3 Applications
2.3.7.4 VA-CNT Companies
2.3.8 Few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs)
2.3.8.1 Properties
2.3.8.2 Applications
2.3.9 Carbon Nanohorns (CNHs)
2.3.9.1 Properties
2.3.9.2 Applications
2.3.10 Carbon Onions
2.3.10.1 Properties
2.3.10.2 Applications
2.3.11 Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)
2.3.11.1 Properties
2.3.11.2 Manufacturing
2.3.11.3 Pricing
2.3.11.4 Applications
2.3.11.5 Companies
2.4 Intermediate products
2.4.1 Definitions
2.4.2 CNT Sheets
2.4.2.1 Overview
2.4.2.2 Applications
2.4.2.3 Market players
2.4.3 CNT Yarns
2.4.3.1 Overview
2.4.3.2 Properties
2.4.3.3 Applications
2.4.3.4 Manufacturing Methods
2.4.3.5 Market players
2.4.4 CNT Films
2.4.5 CNT Paper/Mats
2.4.6 CNT Coatings/Inks
2.4.7 CNT Array Strips
3 CARBON NANOTUBE SYNTHESIS AND PRODUCTION
3.1 Arc discharge synthesis
3.2 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
3.2.1 Thermal CVD
3.2.2 Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)
3.2.3 Emerging processes
3.3 High-pressure carbon monoxide synthesis
3.3.1 High Pressure CO (HiPco)
3.3.2 CoMoCAT
3.4 Combustion synthesis
3.5 Fluidized-bed CVD (FBCVD)
3.6 Floating-catalyst CVD / aerosol CVD (FCCVD)
3.7 Controlled growth of SWCNTs
3.8 Hybrid CNTs
3.9 Flame synthesis
3.10 Laser ablation synthesis
3.11 Vertically aligned nanotubes production
3.12 Silane solution method
3.13 Water-assisted "super-growth" CVD and eDIPS
3.14 Molten-salt CO? electrolysis (electrochemical synthesis)
3.15 Thermal-plasma / plasma-torch synthesis
3.16 Catalytic pyrolysis and feedstock upcycling
3.17 By-products from carbon capture
3.17.1 CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion
3.17.2 CNTs from green or waste feedstock
3.17.3 Advanced carbons from green or waste feedstocks
3.17.4 Captured CO?as a CNT feedstock
3.17.5 Electrolysis in molten salts
3.17.6 Methane pyrolysis
3.17.7 Carbon separation technologies
3.17.7.1 Absorption capture
3.17.7.2 Adsorption capture
3.17.7.3 Membranes
3.17.8 Producers
3.18 Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods
4 REGULATIONS
4.1 Regulation and safety of CNTs
4.2 Global regulations
4.3 Global Regulatory Bodies for Nanomaterials
4.4 Harmonized Classification of MWCNTs
4.5 Gaps in the Current Regulations
4.6 CNT Safety and Exposure
5 CARBON NANOTUBES PATENTS
6 CARBON NANOTUBES PRICING
6.1 MWCNTs
6.2 SWCNTs and FWCNTs
7 MARKETS FOR CARBON NANOTUBES
7.1 ENERGY STORAGE: BATTERIES
7.1.1 Market overview
7.1.2 The global energy storage market
7.1.3 Types of lithium battery
7.1.4 Li-ion performance and technology timeline
7.1.5 Cell energy
7.1.6 Applications
7.1.6.1 Carbon Nanotubes in Li-ion Batteries
7.1.6.2 CNTs in Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries
7.1.6.3 CNTs in Nanomaterials in Sodium-ion batteries
7.1.6.4 CNTs in Nanomaterials in Lithium-air batteries
7.1.6.5 CNTs in Flexible and stretchable batteries
7.1.7 Conductive Additive Mechanisms
7.1.8 Electron transport enhancement
7.1.9 Interface engineering
7.1.10 Stability mechanisms
7.1.11 Improved performance at higher C-rate
7.1.12 Carbon nanotube mechanical properties
7.1.13 Dispersion quality
7.1.14 Hybrid Conductive Carbon Materials
7.1.15 Silicon anode implementation
7.1.16 SWCNTs
7.1.17 Manufacturing Integration
7.1.17.1 Process optimization
7.1.17.2 Quality control
7.1.17.3 Scale-up challenges
7.1.18 Cost-Performance Analysis
7.1.18.1 Cost comparison with alternatives
7.1.18.2 Value proposition
7.1.19 Performance benefits quantification
7.1.20 Technology benchmarking
7.1.21 Technology pathways
7.1.22 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.1.22.1 Revenues
7.1.22.2 Tons
7.1.23 Product developers
7.2 ENERGY STORAGE: SUPERCAPACITORS
7.2.1 Market overview
7.2.2 Supercapacitors overview
7.2.3 Supercapacitors vs batteries
7.2.4 Supercapacitor technologies
7.2.5 Benefits
7.2.6 Challenges
7.2.7 Applications
7.2.7.1 CNTs in Supercapacitor electrodes
7.2.7.2 CNTs in Flexible and stretchable supercapacitors
7.2.8 Technology pathways
7.2.9 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.2.10 Product developers
7.3 POLYMER ADDITIVES AND ELASTOMERS
7.3.1 Market overview
7.3.2 Nanocarbons in polymer composites
7.3.3 Incorporating CNTs in composites
7.3.4 Conductive composites
7.3.4.1 MWCNTs
7.3.4.2 Applications
7.3.4.3 Products
7.3.4.4 Properties
7.3.4.5 Conductive epoxy
7.3.5 Fiber-based polymer composite parts
7.3.5.1 Technology pathways
7.3.5.2 Applications
7.3.6 Metal-matrix composites
7.3.6.1 CNT copper composites
7.3.7 Elastomers
7.3.7.1 Carbon nanotube integration
7.3.7.2 Silicone elastomers
7.3.8 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.3.9 Product developers
7.4 3D PRINTING
7.4.1 Market overview
7.4.2 Applications
7.4.3 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.4.4 Product developers
7.5 ADHESIVES
7.5.1 Market overview
7.5.2 Applications
7.5.3 Technology pathways
7.5.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.5.5 Product developers
7.6 AEROSPACE
7.6.1 Market overview
7.6.2 Applications
7.6.3 Technology pathways
7.6.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.6.5 Product developers
7.7 ELECTRONICS
7.7.1 WEARABLE & FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS AND DISPLAYS
7.7.1.1 Market overview
7.7.1.2 Technology pathways
7.7.1.3 Applications
7.7.1.4 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.1.5 Product developers
7.7.2 TRANSISTORS AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
7.7.2.1 Market overview
7.7.2.2 Applications
7.7.2.3 Technology pathways
7.7.2.4 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.2.5 Product developers
7.7.3 MEMORY DEVICES
7.7.3.1 Market overview
7.7.3.2 Technology pathways
7.7.3.3 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.3.4 Product developers
7.8 QUANTUM COMPUTING
7.8.1 CNTs in Quantum computers
7.8.2 CNT qubits
7.9 RUBBER AND TIRES
7.9.1 Market overview
7.9.2 Applications
7.9.2.1 Rubber additives
7.9.2.2 Sensors
7.9.3 Technology pathways
7.9.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.9.5 Product developers
7.10 AUTOMOTIVE
7.10.1 Market overview
7.10.2 Applications
7.10.3 Technology pathways
7.10.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.10.5 Product developers
7.11 CONDUCTIVE INKS
7.11.1 Market overview
7.11.2 Applications
7.11.3 Technology pathways
7.11.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.11.5 Product developers
7.12 CONSTRUCTION
7.12.1 Market overview
7.12.2 Technology pathways
7.12.3 Applications
7.12.3.1 Cement
7.12.3.2 Asphalt bitumen
7.12.3.3 Green Construction
7.12.3.4 Concrete Strengthening Mechanisms
7.12.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.12.5 Product developers
7.13 FILTRATION
7.13.1 Market overview
7.13.2 Applications
7.13.3 Technology pathways
7.13.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.13.5 Product developers
7.14 FUEL CELLS
7.14.1 Market overview
7.14.2 Applications
7.14.3 Technology pathways
7.14.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.14.5 Product developers
7.15 LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
7.15.1 Market overview
7.15.2 Applications
7.15.3 Technology pathways
7.15.3.1 Drug delivery
7.15.3.2 Imaging and diagnostics
7.15.3.3 Implants
7.15.3.4 Medical biosensors
7.15.3.5 Woundcare
7.15.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.15.5 Product developers
7.16 LUBRICANTS
7.16.1 Market overview
7.16.2 Applications
7.16.3 Technology pathways
7.16.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.16.5 Product developers
7.17 OIL AND GAS
7.17.1 Market overview
7.17.2 Applications
7.17.3 Technology pathways
7.17.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.17.5 Product developers
7.18 PAINTS AND COATINGS
7.18.1 Market overview
7.18.2 Applications
7.18.2.1 Anti-corrosion coatings
7.18.2.2 Conductive coatings
7.18.2.3 EMI Shielding
7.18.3 Technology pathways
7.18.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.18.5 Product developers
7.19 PHOTOVOLTAICS
7.19.1 Technology pathways
7.19.2 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.19.3 Product developers
7.20 SENSORS
7.20.1 Market overview
7.20.2 Applications
7.20.2.1 Gas sensors
7.20.2.2 Printed humidity sensors
7.20.2.3 LiDAR sensors
7.20.2.4 Oxygen sensors
7.20.3 Technology pathways
7.20.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.20.5 Product developers
7.21 SMART AND ELECTRONIC TEXTILES
7.21.1 Market overview
7.21.2 Applications
7.21.3 Technology pathways
7.21.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.21.5 Product developers
7.22 THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS
7.22.1 Market overview
7.22.2 Carbon-based TIMs
7.22.2.1 VACNT TIMs
7.22.2.2 MWCNTs
7.22.2.3 SWCNTS
7.22.2.4 Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)
7.22.3 Technology pathways
7.22.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.23 POWER CABLES
7.23.1 Market overview
7.23.2 Technology pathways
8 COMPANY PROFILES: MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (141 COMPANY PROFILES)
9 COMPANY PROFILES: SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (17 COMPANY PROFILES)
10 COMPANY PROFILES: OTHER TYPES (BORON NITRIDE NANOTUBES, DOUBLE-WALLED NANOTUBES ETC.) (5 COMPANY PROFILES)
11 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
12 REFERENCES
1.1 The global market for carbon nanotubes
1.1.1 Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)
1.1.1.1 Applications
1.1.1.2 Main market players
1.1.1.3 MWCNT production capacities, current and planned
1.1.1.4 Target market for producers
1.1.1.5 Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market
1.1.2 Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)
1.1.2.1 Applications
1.1.2.2 Production capacities current and planned
1.1.2.3 Global SWCNT market consumption
1.1.3 Double, Few and Thin-Walled CNTs
1.2 Market Outlook 2026 and beyond
1.3 Commercial CNT-based products
1.4 Market Challenges
1.5 CNTs Market Analysis
1.5.1 Manufacturing Landscape: From Laboratory to Industrial Scale
1.5.2 Market Dynamics: Supply, Demand, and Competitive Forces
1.5.3 Energy Storage: The Catalyst for Market Transformation
1.5.4 Polymer Enhancement: Multifunctional Material Solutions
1.5.5 Emerging Applications
1.5.6 Competitive Dynamics
1.5.7 Technology Roadmap and Future Developments
1.5.8 Challenges and Limitations: Addressing Market Barriers
1.5.9 Market Evolution and Growth Projections
1.5.10 Leading Industry Players
1.6 CNT Pricing
2 OVERVIEW OF CARBON NANOTUBES
2.1 Properties
2.2 Comparative properties of CNTs
2.3 Carbon nanotube materials
2.3.1 Variations within CNTs
2.3.2 High Aspect Ratio CNTs
2.3.3 Dispersion technology
2.3.4 Multi-walled nanotubes (MWCNT)
2.3.4.1 Properties
2.3.4.2 Applications
2.3.5 Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)
2.3.5.1 Properties
2.3.5.2 Applications
2.3.5.3 Comparison between MWCNTs and SWCNTs
2.3.6 Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs)
2.3.6.1 Properties
2.3.6.2 Applications
2.3.7 Vertically aligned CNTs (VACNTs)
2.3.7.1 Properties
2.3.7.2 Synthesis of VACNTs
2.3.7.3 Applications
2.3.7.4 VA-CNT Companies
2.3.8 Few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs)
2.3.8.1 Properties
2.3.8.2 Applications
2.3.9 Carbon Nanohorns (CNHs)
2.3.9.1 Properties
2.3.9.2 Applications
2.3.10 Carbon Onions
2.3.10.1 Properties
2.3.10.2 Applications
2.3.11 Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)
2.3.11.1 Properties
2.3.11.2 Manufacturing
2.3.11.3 Pricing
2.3.11.4 Applications
2.3.11.5 Companies
2.4 Intermediate products
2.4.1 Definitions
2.4.2 CNT Sheets
2.4.2.1 Overview
2.4.2.2 Applications
2.4.2.3 Market players
2.4.3 CNT Yarns
2.4.3.1 Overview
2.4.3.2 Properties
2.4.3.3 Applications
2.4.3.4 Manufacturing Methods
2.4.3.5 Market players
2.4.4 CNT Films
2.4.5 CNT Paper/Mats
2.4.6 CNT Coatings/Inks
2.4.7 CNT Array Strips
3 CARBON NANOTUBE SYNTHESIS AND PRODUCTION
3.1 Arc discharge synthesis
3.2 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
3.2.1 Thermal CVD
3.2.2 Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)
3.2.3 Emerging processes
3.3 High-pressure carbon monoxide synthesis
3.3.1 High Pressure CO (HiPco)
3.3.2 CoMoCAT
3.4 Combustion synthesis
3.5 Fluidized-bed CVD (FBCVD)
3.6 Floating-catalyst CVD / aerosol CVD (FCCVD)
3.7 Controlled growth of SWCNTs
3.8 Hybrid CNTs
3.9 Flame synthesis
3.10 Laser ablation synthesis
3.11 Vertically aligned nanotubes production
3.12 Silane solution method
3.13 Water-assisted "super-growth" CVD and eDIPS
3.14 Molten-salt CO? electrolysis (electrochemical synthesis)
3.15 Thermal-plasma / plasma-torch synthesis
3.16 Catalytic pyrolysis and feedstock upcycling
3.17 By-products from carbon capture
3.17.1 CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion
3.17.2 CNTs from green or waste feedstock
3.17.3 Advanced carbons from green or waste feedstocks
3.17.4 Captured CO?as a CNT feedstock
3.17.5 Electrolysis in molten salts
3.17.6 Methane pyrolysis
3.17.7 Carbon separation technologies
3.17.7.1 Absorption capture
3.17.7.2 Adsorption capture
3.17.7.3 Membranes
3.17.8 Producers
3.18 Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods
4 REGULATIONS
4.1 Regulation and safety of CNTs
4.2 Global regulations
4.3 Global Regulatory Bodies for Nanomaterials
4.4 Harmonized Classification of MWCNTs
4.5 Gaps in the Current Regulations
4.6 CNT Safety and Exposure
5 CARBON NANOTUBES PATENTS
6 CARBON NANOTUBES PRICING
6.1 MWCNTs
6.2 SWCNTs and FWCNTs
7 MARKETS FOR CARBON NANOTUBES
7.1 ENERGY STORAGE: BATTERIES
7.1.1 Market overview
7.1.2 The global energy storage market
7.1.3 Types of lithium battery
7.1.4 Li-ion performance and technology timeline
7.1.5 Cell energy
7.1.6 Applications
7.1.6.1 Carbon Nanotubes in Li-ion Batteries
7.1.6.2 CNTs in Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries
7.1.6.3 CNTs in Nanomaterials in Sodium-ion batteries
7.1.6.4 CNTs in Nanomaterials in Lithium-air batteries
7.1.6.5 CNTs in Flexible and stretchable batteries
7.1.7 Conductive Additive Mechanisms
7.1.8 Electron transport enhancement
7.1.9 Interface engineering
7.1.10 Stability mechanisms
7.1.11 Improved performance at higher C-rate
7.1.12 Carbon nanotube mechanical properties
7.1.13 Dispersion quality
7.1.14 Hybrid Conductive Carbon Materials
7.1.15 Silicon anode implementation
7.1.16 SWCNTs
7.1.17 Manufacturing Integration
7.1.17.1 Process optimization
7.1.17.2 Quality control
7.1.17.3 Scale-up challenges
7.1.18 Cost-Performance Analysis
7.1.18.1 Cost comparison with alternatives
7.1.18.2 Value proposition
7.1.19 Performance benefits quantification
7.1.20 Technology benchmarking
7.1.21 Technology pathways
7.1.22 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.1.22.1 Revenues
7.1.22.2 Tons
7.1.23 Product developers
7.2 ENERGY STORAGE: SUPERCAPACITORS
7.2.1 Market overview
7.2.2 Supercapacitors overview
7.2.3 Supercapacitors vs batteries
7.2.4 Supercapacitor technologies
7.2.5 Benefits
7.2.6 Challenges
7.2.7 Applications
7.2.7.1 CNTs in Supercapacitor electrodes
7.2.7.2 CNTs in Flexible and stretchable supercapacitors
7.2.8 Technology pathways
7.2.9 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.2.10 Product developers
7.3 POLYMER ADDITIVES AND ELASTOMERS
7.3.1 Market overview
7.3.2 Nanocarbons in polymer composites
7.3.3 Incorporating CNTs in composites
7.3.4 Conductive composites
7.3.4.1 MWCNTs
7.3.4.2 Applications
7.3.4.3 Products
7.3.4.4 Properties
7.3.4.5 Conductive epoxy
7.3.5 Fiber-based polymer composite parts
7.3.5.1 Technology pathways
7.3.5.2 Applications
7.3.6 Metal-matrix composites
7.3.6.1 CNT copper composites
7.3.7 Elastomers
7.3.7.1 Carbon nanotube integration
7.3.7.2 Silicone elastomers
7.3.8 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.3.9 Product developers
7.4 3D PRINTING
7.4.1 Market overview
7.4.2 Applications
7.4.3 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.4.4 Product developers
7.5 ADHESIVES
7.5.1 Market overview
7.5.2 Applications
7.5.3 Technology pathways
7.5.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.5.5 Product developers
7.6 AEROSPACE
7.6.1 Market overview
7.6.2 Applications
7.6.3 Technology pathways
7.6.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.6.5 Product developers
7.7 ELECTRONICS
7.7.1 WEARABLE & FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS AND DISPLAYS
7.7.1.1 Market overview
7.7.1.2 Technology pathways
7.7.1.3 Applications
7.7.1.4 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.1.5 Product developers
7.7.2 TRANSISTORS AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
7.7.2.1 Market overview
7.7.2.2 Applications
7.7.2.3 Technology pathways
7.7.2.4 Global market, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.2.5 Product developers
7.7.3 MEMORY DEVICES
7.7.3.1 Market overview
7.7.3.2 Technology pathways
7.7.3.3 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.7.3.4 Product developers
7.8 QUANTUM COMPUTING
7.8.1 CNTs in Quantum computers
7.8.2 CNT qubits
7.9 RUBBER AND TIRES
7.9.1 Market overview
7.9.2 Applications
7.9.2.1 Rubber additives
7.9.2.2 Sensors
7.9.3 Technology pathways
7.9.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.9.5 Product developers
7.10 AUTOMOTIVE
7.10.1 Market overview
7.10.2 Applications
7.10.3 Technology pathways
7.10.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.10.5 Product developers
7.11 CONDUCTIVE INKS
7.11.1 Market overview
7.11.2 Applications
7.11.3 Technology pathways
7.11.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.11.5 Product developers
7.12 CONSTRUCTION
7.12.1 Market overview
7.12.2 Technology pathways
7.12.3 Applications
7.12.3.1 Cement
7.12.3.2 Asphalt bitumen
7.12.3.3 Green Construction
7.12.3.4 Concrete Strengthening Mechanisms
7.12.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.12.5 Product developers
7.13 FILTRATION
7.13.1 Market overview
7.13.2 Applications
7.13.3 Technology pathways
7.13.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.13.5 Product developers
7.14 FUEL CELLS
7.14.1 Market overview
7.14.2 Applications
7.14.3 Technology pathways
7.14.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.14.5 Product developers
7.15 LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
7.15.1 Market overview
7.15.2 Applications
7.15.3 Technology pathways
7.15.3.1 Drug delivery
7.15.3.2 Imaging and diagnostics
7.15.3.3 Implants
7.15.3.4 Medical biosensors
7.15.3.5 Woundcare
7.15.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.15.5 Product developers
7.16 LUBRICANTS
7.16.1 Market overview
7.16.2 Applications
7.16.3 Technology pathways
7.16.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.16.5 Product developers
7.17 OIL AND GAS
7.17.1 Market overview
7.17.2 Applications
7.17.3 Technology pathways
7.17.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.17.5 Product developers
7.18 PAINTS AND COATINGS
7.18.1 Market overview
7.18.2 Applications
7.18.2.1 Anti-corrosion coatings
7.18.2.2 Conductive coatings
7.18.2.3 EMI Shielding
7.18.3 Technology pathways
7.18.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.18.5 Product developers
7.19 PHOTOVOLTAICS
7.19.1 Technology pathways
7.19.2 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.19.3 Product developers
7.20 SENSORS
7.20.1 Market overview
7.20.2 Applications
7.20.2.1 Gas sensors
7.20.2.2 Printed humidity sensors
7.20.2.3 LiDAR sensors
7.20.2.4 Oxygen sensors
7.20.3 Technology pathways
7.20.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.20.5 Product developers
7.21 SMART AND ELECTRONIC TEXTILES
7.21.1 Market overview
7.21.2 Applications
7.21.3 Technology pathways
7.21.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.21.5 Product developers
7.22 THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS
7.22.1 Market overview
7.22.2 Carbon-based TIMs
7.22.2.1 VACNT TIMs
7.22.2.2 MWCNTs
7.22.2.3 SWCNTS
7.22.2.4 Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs)
7.22.3 Technology pathways
7.22.4 Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037
7.23 POWER CABLES
7.23.1 Market overview
7.23.2 Technology pathways
8 COMPANY PROFILES: MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (141 COMPANY PROFILES)
9 COMPANY PROFILES: SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (17 COMPANY PROFILES)
10 COMPANY PROFILES: OTHER TYPES (BORON NITRIDE NANOTUBES, DOUBLE-WALLED NANOTUBES ETC.) (5 COMPANY PROFILES)
11 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
12 REFERENCES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Applications of MWCNTs and TRL.
Table 2. Annual Production Capacity of Key MWCNT Producers in 2026 (Metric Tons)
Table 3. Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market, 2018 -2037 (metric tons).
Table 4: Markets, applications and TRL - Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.
Table 5. Annual production capacity of SWCNT producers, 2026
Table 6. SWCNT market demand forecast (metric tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 7. Double-, Few- and Thin-Walled CNTs: applications and TRL
Table 8. All nanotube types: market opportunities and maturity
Table 9. Classification of Commercialized CNTs.
Table 10. Commercial CNT Products by Application Sector.
Table 11. Carbon nanotubes market challenges— by nanotube type
Table 12. Emerging applications
Table 13. Technology roadmap and future developments
Table 14.CNT Pricing: SWCNTs, FWCNTs, MWCNTs.
Table 15. Regional pricing dynamics.
Table 16. Typical properties of SWCNT and MWCNT.
Table 17. Properties of carbon nanotubes.
Table 18. Properties of CNTs and comparable materials.
Table 19. Markets, benefits and applications of MWCNTs
Table 20. Markets, benefits and applications of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.
Table 21. Comparison between single-walled carbon nanotubes and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.
Table 22. Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) Applications, Benefits and TRL.
Table 23. Markets and applications for vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VA-CNTs).
Table 24. VA-CNT Companies
Table 25. Markets and applications for Few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs)
Table 26. Markets and applications for carbon nanohorns.
Table 27. Markets and applications for carbon onions.
Table 28. Comparative properties of BNNTs and CNTs.
Table 29. Markets and applications for BNNTs.
Table 30. BNNT companies.
Table 31. Definition of CNT Intermediate Products.
Table 32. Applications of CNT Sheets.
Table 33. CNT sheets market players.
Table 34. CNT-Yarn Manufacturing Methods.
Table 35. Comparison of approaches for CNT synthesis.
Table 36. SWCNT synthesis methods.
Table 37. Comparative table of all CNT synthesis methods
Table 38. CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion-applications, advantages and disadvantages.
Table 39. CNTs from green or waste feedstock.
Table 40. Advanced carbons from green or waste feedstocks.
Table 41. Main capture processes and their separation technologies.
Table 42. Absorption methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 43. Commercially available physical solvents used in CO2 absorption.
Table 44. Adsorption methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 45. Membrane-based methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 46. Companies producing CNTs Made from Green/Waste Feedstock.
Table 47. Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods
Table 48. Global regulations for nanomaterials.
Table 49. CNT Safety and Exposure.
Table 50. MWCNT patents filed 2007-2026.
Table 51. SWCNT Patents Filed 2007-2024.
Table 52. Example MWCNTs and BNNTs pricing, by producer.
Table 53. SWCNTs and FWCNTs pricing.
Table 54. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in batteries.
Table 55. Types of lithium battery.
Table 56. Battery technology comparison.
Table 57. Applications of carbon nanotubes in batteries.
Table 58. Electrochemical performance of nanomaterials in LIBs.
Table 59. Li-ion cathode benchmark.
Table 60. Performance comparison by popular cathode materials.
Table 61. Applications in sodium-ion batteries, by nanomaterials type and benefits thereof.
Table 62. Cost-performance analysis for CNT battery applications .
Table 63. Cost comparison between CNT additives and alternative conductive materials .
Table 64. Performance benefits from CNT integration .
Technology benchmarking compares CNT performance against alternative conductive additives across multiple criteria relevant to commercial battery applications while considering cost, performance, and manufacturing factors. Table 65. Technology benchmarking.
Table 66. Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037.
Table 67. Global demand for carbon nanotubes in batteries (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 68. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for batteries.
Table 69. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 70. Supercapacitors vs batteries.
Table 71. Supercapacitor technologies.
Table 72. Performance of CNT supercapacitors.
Table 73. Benefits of CNTs in supercapacitors
Table 74. Challenges with the use of CNTs
Table 75. Applications for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 76. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 77. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 78. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for supercapacitors.
Table 79. Routes to incorporating nanocarbon material into composites.
Table 80. Routes to Electrically Conductive Composites.
Table 81. Products that use CNTs in conductive plastics.
Table 82. Companies producing CNT in Conductive Epoxy.
Table 83. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fiber-based composite additives.
Table 84. Technology pathways for CNTs in fiber-based polymer composite additives.
Table 85. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in metal matrix composite additives.
Table 86. Comparison of Copper Nanocomposites.
Table 87. Global market for carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers 2018 -2037, tons.
Table 88. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers.
Table 89. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in 3D printing.
Table 90. Demand for carbon nanotubes in 3-D printing (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 91. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in 3D printing.
Table 92. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.
Table 93. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.
Table 94. Demand for carbon nanotubes in adhesives (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 95. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for adhesives.
Table 96. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 97. Applications of carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 98. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 99. Demand for carbon nanotubes in aerospace (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 100. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for aerospace.
Table 101. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in wearable & flexible electronics and displays.
Table 102. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays.
Table 103. Transparent Conductive Films (TCFs) Market Overview.
Table 104. CNT Transparent Conductive Films by producer.
Table 105. Comparison of ITO replacements.
Table 106. Demand for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays, 2018 -2037 (tons).
Table 107. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for electronics.
Table 108. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 109. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 110. Demand for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits, 2018 -2037.
Table 111. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 112. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.
Table 113. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.
Table 114. Demand for carbon nanotubes in memory devices, 2018 -2037.
Table 115. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for memory devices.
Table 116. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 117. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 118. Demand for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 119. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 120. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in automotive.
Table 121. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in automotive.
Table 122. Demand for carbon nanotubes in automotive (tons), 2018 -2037
Table 123. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in the automotive market.
Table 124. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.
Table 125. Comparative properties of conductive inks.
Table 126. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.
Table 127. Demand for carbon nanotubes in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2037.
Table 128. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for conductive inks.
Table 129. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in construction.
Table 130. Carbon nanotubes for cement.
Table 131. Carbon nanotubes for asphalt bitumen.
Table 132. CNT-concrete sustainability metrics.
Table 133. Environmental Impact Analysis.
Table 134. Load Distribution Properties .
Table 135. Demand for carbon nanotubes in construction (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 136. Carbon nanotubes product developers in construction.
Table 137. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in filtration.
Table 138. Comparison of CNT membranes with other membrane technologies
Table 139. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in filtration.
Table 140. Demand for carbon nanotubes in filtration (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 141. Carbon nanotubes companies in filtration.
Table 142. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 143. Electrical conductivity of different catalyst supports compared to carbon nanotubes.
Table 144. Markets and applications for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 145. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 146. Demand for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 147. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for fuel cells.
Table 148. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medicine.
Table 149. Applications of carbon nanotubes in life sciences and biomedicine.
Table 150. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in drug delivery.
Table 151. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in imaging and diagnostics.
Table 152. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in medical implants.
Table 153. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in medical biosensors.
Table 154. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in woundcare.
Table 155. Demand for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 156. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for life sciences and biomedicine.
Table 157. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.
Table 158. Nanomaterial lubricant products.
Table 159. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.
Table 160. Demand for carbon nanotubes in lubricants (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 161. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for lubricants.
Table 162. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.
Table 163. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.
Table 164. Demand for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 165. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for oil and gas.
Table 166. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.
Table 167. Markets for carbon nanotube coatings.
Table 168. Scorecard for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.
Table 169. Demand for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 170. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for paints and coatings.
Table 171. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.
Table 172. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.
Table 173. Demand for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 174. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for solar.
Table 175. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 176. Applications of carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 177. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 178. Demand for carbon nanotubes in sensors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 179. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for sensors.
Table 180. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 181. Desirable functional properties for the textiles industry afforded by the use of nanomaterials.
Table 182. Applications of carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 183. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in smart textiles and apparel.
Table 184. Demand for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles. (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 185. Carbon nanotubes product developers in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 186. Thermal conductivities (?) of common metallic, carbon, and ceramic fillers employed in TIMs.
Table 187. Thermal conductivity of CNT-based polymer composites.
Table 188. Thermal Conductivity By Filler.
Table 189. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in thermal interface materials.
Table 190. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in TIMs.
Table 191. Demand for carbon nanotubes in thermal interface materials (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 192. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in power cables.
Table 193. Technology Pathways for Carbon Nanotubes in Power Cables to 2037.
Table 194. Properties of carbon nanotube paper.
Table 195. Chasm SWCNT products.
Table 196. Thomas Swan SWCNT production.
Table 197. Ex-producers of SWCNTs.
Table 198. SWCNTs distributors.
Table 1. Applications of MWCNTs and TRL.
Table 2. Annual Production Capacity of Key MWCNT Producers in 2026 (Metric Tons)
Table 3. Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market, 2018 -2037 (metric tons).
Table 4: Markets, applications and TRL - Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.
Table 5. Annual production capacity of SWCNT producers, 2026
Table 6. SWCNT market demand forecast (metric tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 7. Double-, Few- and Thin-Walled CNTs: applications and TRL
Table 8. All nanotube types: market opportunities and maturity
Table 9. Classification of Commercialized CNTs.
Table 10. Commercial CNT Products by Application Sector.
Table 11. Carbon nanotubes market challenges— by nanotube type
Table 12. Emerging applications
Table 13. Technology roadmap and future developments
Table 14.CNT Pricing: SWCNTs, FWCNTs, MWCNTs.
Table 15. Regional pricing dynamics.
Table 16. Typical properties of SWCNT and MWCNT.
Table 17. Properties of carbon nanotubes.
Table 18. Properties of CNTs and comparable materials.
Table 19. Markets, benefits and applications of MWCNTs
Table 20. Markets, benefits and applications of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.
Table 21. Comparison between single-walled carbon nanotubes and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.
Table 22. Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) Applications, Benefits and TRL.
Table 23. Markets and applications for vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VA-CNTs).
Table 24. VA-CNT Companies
Table 25. Markets and applications for Few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs)
Table 26. Markets and applications for carbon nanohorns.
Table 27. Markets and applications for carbon onions.
Table 28. Comparative properties of BNNTs and CNTs.
Table 29. Markets and applications for BNNTs.
Table 30. BNNT companies.
Table 31. Definition of CNT Intermediate Products.
Table 32. Applications of CNT Sheets.
Table 33. CNT sheets market players.
Table 34. CNT-Yarn Manufacturing Methods.
Table 35. Comparison of approaches for CNT synthesis.
Table 36. SWCNT synthesis methods.
Table 37. Comparative table of all CNT synthesis methods
Table 38. CO2 derived products via electrochemical conversion-applications, advantages and disadvantages.
Table 39. CNTs from green or waste feedstock.
Table 40. Advanced carbons from green or waste feedstocks.
Table 41. Main capture processes and their separation technologies.
Table 42. Absorption methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 43. Commercially available physical solvents used in CO2 absorption.
Table 44. Adsorption methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 45. Membrane-based methods for CO2 capture overview.
Table 46. Companies producing CNTs Made from Green/Waste Feedstock.
Table 47. Advantages and disadvantages of CNT synthesis methods
Table 48. Global regulations for nanomaterials.
Table 49. CNT Safety and Exposure.
Table 50. MWCNT patents filed 2007-2026.
Table 51. SWCNT Patents Filed 2007-2024.
Table 52. Example MWCNTs and BNNTs pricing, by producer.
Table 53. SWCNTs and FWCNTs pricing.
Table 54. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in batteries.
Table 55. Types of lithium battery.
Table 56. Battery technology comparison.
Table 57. Applications of carbon nanotubes in batteries.
Table 58. Electrochemical performance of nanomaterials in LIBs.
Table 59. Li-ion cathode benchmark.
Table 60. Performance comparison by popular cathode materials.
Table 61. Applications in sodium-ion batteries, by nanomaterials type and benefits thereof.
Table 62. Cost-performance analysis for CNT battery applications .
Table 63. Cost comparison between CNT additives and alternative conductive materials .
Table 64. Performance benefits from CNT integration .
Technology benchmarking compares CNT performance against alternative conductive additives across multiple criteria relevant to commercial battery applications while considering cost, performance, and manufacturing factors. Table 65. Technology benchmarking.
Table 66. Global market in tons, historical and forecast to 2037.
Table 67. Global demand for carbon nanotubes in batteries (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 68. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for batteries.
Table 69. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 70. Supercapacitors vs batteries.
Table 71. Supercapacitor technologies.
Table 72. Performance of CNT supercapacitors.
Table 73. Benefits of CNTs in supercapacitors
Table 74. Challenges with the use of CNTs
Table 75. Applications for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 76. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors.
Table 77. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 78. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for supercapacitors.
Table 79. Routes to incorporating nanocarbon material into composites.
Table 80. Routes to Electrically Conductive Composites.
Table 81. Products that use CNTs in conductive plastics.
Table 82. Companies producing CNT in Conductive Epoxy.
Table 83. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fiber-based composite additives.
Table 84. Technology pathways for CNTs in fiber-based polymer composite additives.
Table 85. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in metal matrix composite additives.
Table 86. Comparison of Copper Nanocomposites.
Table 87. Global market for carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers 2018 -2037, tons.
Table 88. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in polymer additives and elastomers.
Table 89. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in 3D printing.
Table 90. Demand for carbon nanotubes in 3-D printing (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 91. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in 3D printing.
Table 92. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.
Table 93. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in adhesives.
Table 94. Demand for carbon nanotubes in adhesives (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 95. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for adhesives.
Table 96. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 97. Applications of carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 98. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in aerospace.
Table 99. Demand for carbon nanotubes in aerospace (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 100. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for aerospace.
Table 101. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in wearable & flexible electronics and displays.
Table 102. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays.
Table 103. Transparent Conductive Films (TCFs) Market Overview.
Table 104. CNT Transparent Conductive Films by producer.
Table 105. Comparison of ITO replacements.
Table 106. Demand for carbon nanotubes in wearable electronics and displays, 2018 -2037 (tons).
Table 107. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for electronics.
Table 108. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 109. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 110. Demand for carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits, 2018 -2037.
Table 111. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in transistors and integrated circuits.
Table 112. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.
Table 113. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in memory devices.
Table 114. Demand for carbon nanotubes in memory devices, 2018 -2037.
Table 115. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for memory devices.
Table 116. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 117. Technology pathways scorecard for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 118. Demand for carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 119. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in rubber and tires.
Table 120. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in automotive.
Table 121. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in automotive.
Table 122. Demand for carbon nanotubes in automotive (tons), 2018 -2037
Table 123. Product developers in carbon nanotubes in the automotive market.
Table 124. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.
Table 125. Comparative properties of conductive inks.
Table 126. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in conductive inks.
Table 127. Demand for carbon nanotubes in conductive ink (tons), 2018-2037.
Table 128. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for conductive inks.
Table 129. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in construction.
Table 130. Carbon nanotubes for cement.
Table 131. Carbon nanotubes for asphalt bitumen.
Table 132. CNT-concrete sustainability metrics.
Table 133. Environmental Impact Analysis.
Table 134. Load Distribution Properties .
Table 135. Demand for carbon nanotubes in construction (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 136. Carbon nanotubes product developers in construction.
Table 137. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in filtration.
Table 138. Comparison of CNT membranes with other membrane technologies
Table 139. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in filtration.
Table 140. Demand for carbon nanotubes in filtration (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 141. Carbon nanotubes companies in filtration.
Table 142. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 143. Electrical conductivity of different catalyst supports compared to carbon nanotubes.
Table 144. Markets and applications for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 145. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells.
Table 146. Demand for carbon nanotubes in fuel cells (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 147. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for fuel cells.
Table 148. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medicine.
Table 149. Applications of carbon nanotubes in life sciences and biomedicine.
Table 150. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in drug delivery.
Table 151. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in imaging and diagnostics.
Table 152. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in medical implants.
Table 153. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in medical biosensors.
Table 154. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in woundcare.
Table 155. Demand for carbon nanotubes in life sciences and medical (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 156. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for life sciences and biomedicine.
Table 157. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.
Table 158. Nanomaterial lubricant products.
Table 159. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in lubricants.
Table 160. Demand for carbon nanotubes in lubricants (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 161. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for lubricants.
Table 162. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.
Table 163. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas.
Table 164. Demand for carbon nanotubes in oil and gas (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 165. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for oil and gas.
Table 166. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.
Table 167. Markets for carbon nanotube coatings.
Table 168. Scorecard for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings.
Table 169. Demand for carbon nanotubes in paints and coatings (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 170. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for paints and coatings.
Table 171. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.
Table 172. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics.
Table 173. Demand for carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 174. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for solar.
Table 175. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 176. Applications of carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 177. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in sensors.
Table 178. Demand for carbon nanotubes in sensors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 179. Product developers in carbon nanotubes for sensors.
Table 180. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 181. Desirable functional properties for the textiles industry afforded by the use of nanomaterials.
Table 182. Applications of carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 183. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in smart textiles and apparel.
Table 184. Demand for carbon nanotubes in smart and electronic textiles. (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 185. Carbon nanotubes product developers in smart and electronic textiles.
Table 186. Thermal conductivities (?) of common metallic, carbon, and ceramic fillers employed in TIMs.
Table 187. Thermal conductivity of CNT-based polymer composites.
Table 188. Thermal Conductivity By Filler.
Table 189. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in thermal interface materials.
Table 190. Technology pathways for carbon nanotubes in TIMs.
Table 191. Demand for carbon nanotubes in thermal interface materials (tons), 2018 -2037.
Table 192. Market and applications for carbon nanotubes in power cables.
Table 193. Technology Pathways for Carbon Nanotubes in Power Cables to 2037.
Table 194. Properties of carbon nanotube paper.
Table 195. Chasm SWCNT products.
Table 196. Thomas Swan SWCNT production.
Table 197. Ex-producers of SWCNTs.
Table 198. SWCNTs distributors.
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market, 2018 -2037 (metric tons).
Figure 2. SWCNT market demand forecast (metric tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 3. Schematic diagram of a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT).
Figure 4. Schematic of single-walled carbon nanotube.
Figure 5. TIM sheet developed by Zeon Corporation.
Figure 6. Double-walled carbon nanotube bundle cross-section micrograph and model.
Figure 7. Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes.
Figure 8. Schematic of a vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) membrane used for water treatment.
Figure 9. TEM image of FWNTs.
Figure 10. Schematic representation of carbon nanohorns.
Figure 11. TEM image of carbon onion.
Figure 12. Schematic of Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs). Alternating B and N atoms are shown in blue and red.
Figure 13. Process flow chart from CNT thin film formation to device fabrication for solution and dry processes.
Figure 14. Schematic representation of methods used for carbon nanotube synthesis (a) Arc discharge (b) Chemical vapor deposition (c) Laser ablation (d) hydrocarbon flames.
Figure 15. Arc discharge process for CNTs.
Figure 16. Schematic of thermal-CVD method.
Figure 17. Schematic of plasma-CVD method.
Figure 18. CoMoCAT® process.
Figure 19. Schematic for flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes (a) premixed flame (b) counter-flow diffusion flame (c) co-flow diffusion flame (d) inverse diffusion flame.
Figure 20. Schematic of laser ablation synthesis.
Figure 21. Electrochemical CO? reduction products.
Figure 22. Methane pyrolysis process flow diagram (PFD).
Figure 23. Amine-based absorption technology.
Figure 24. Pressure swing absorption technology.
Figure 25. Membrane separation technology.
Figure 26. Li-ion performance and technology timeline.
Figure 27. Theoretical energy densities of different rechargeable batteries.
Figure 28. Printed 1.5V battery.
Figure 29. Materials and design structures in flexible lithium ion batteries.
Figure 30. LiBEST flexible battery.
Figure 31. Schematic of the structure of stretchable LIBs.
Figure 32. Carbon nanotubes incorporated into flexible display.
Figure 33. Demand for carbon nanotubes in batteries (tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 34. (A) Schematic overview of a flexible supercapacitor as compared to conventional supercapacitor.
Figure 35. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 36. Carbon nanotube Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel (COPV).
Figure 37. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.
Figure 38. Parts 3D printed from Mechnano’s CNT ESD resin.
Figure 39. HeatCoat technology schematic.
Figure 40. Veelo carbon fiber nanotube sheet.
Figure 41. Thin film transistor incorporating CNTs.
Figure 42. Carbon nanotubes NRAM chip.
Figure 43. Strategic Elements’ transparent glass demonstrator.
Figure 44. ZEON tires.
Figure 45. Schematic of CNTs as heat-dissipation sheets.
Figure 46. Nanotube inks
Figure 47. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete.
Figure 48. CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System.
Figure 49. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.
Figure 50. Suntech/TCNT nanotube frame module
Figure 51. AerNos CNT based gas sensor.
Figure 52. SmartNanotubes CNT based gas sensor.
Figure 53. (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.
Figure 54. Schematic of thermal interface materials used in a flip chip package.
Figure 55. AWN Nanotech water harvesting prototype.
Figure 56. Large transparent heater for LiDAR.
Figure 57. Carbonics, Inc.’s carbon nanotube technology.
Figure 58. Fuji carbon nanotube products.
Figure 59. Cup Stacked Type Carbon Nano Tubes schematic.
Figure 60. CSCNT composite dispersion.
Figure 61. Flexible CNT CMOS integrated circuits with sub-10 nanoseconds stage delays.
Figure 62. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co. Ltd CNT product.
Figure 63. Li-S Energy 20-layer battery cell utilising semi-solid state lithium sulfur battery technology.
Figure 64. Test specimens fabricated using MECHnano’s radiation curable resins modified with carbon nanotubes.
Figure 65. NAWACap.
Figure 66. Hybrid battery powered electrical motorbike concept.
Figure 67. NAWAStitch integrated into carbon fiber composite.
Figure 68. Schematic illustration of three-chamber system for SWCNH production.
Figure 69. TEM images of carbon nanobrush.
Figure 70. CNT film.
Figure 71. Shinko Carbon Nanotube TIM product.
Figure 72. VB Series of TIMS from Zeon.
Figure 73. Vertically aligned CNTs on foil, double-sided coating.
Figure 74. Schematic of a fluidized bed reactor which is able to scale up the generation of SWNTs using the CoMoCAT process.
Figure 75. Carbon nanotube paint product.
Figure 76. MEIJO eDIPS product.
Figure 77. HiPCO® Reactor.
Figure 78. Smell iX16 multi-channel gas detector chip.
Figure 79. The Smell Inspector.
Figure 80. Toray CNF printed RFID.
Figure 81. Internal structure of carbon nanotube adhesive sheet.
Figure 82. Carbon nanotube adhesive sheet.
Figure 1. Market demand for carbon nanotubes by market, 2018 -2037 (metric tons).
Figure 2. SWCNT market demand forecast (metric tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 3. Schematic diagram of a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT).
Figure 4. Schematic of single-walled carbon nanotube.
Figure 5. TIM sheet developed by Zeon Corporation.
Figure 6. Double-walled carbon nanotube bundle cross-section micrograph and model.
Figure 7. Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes.
Figure 8. Schematic of a vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) membrane used for water treatment.
Figure 9. TEM image of FWNTs.
Figure 10. Schematic representation of carbon nanohorns.
Figure 11. TEM image of carbon onion.
Figure 12. Schematic of Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs). Alternating B and N atoms are shown in blue and red.
Figure 13. Process flow chart from CNT thin film formation to device fabrication for solution and dry processes.
Figure 14. Schematic representation of methods used for carbon nanotube synthesis (a) Arc discharge (b) Chemical vapor deposition (c) Laser ablation (d) hydrocarbon flames.
Figure 15. Arc discharge process for CNTs.
Figure 16. Schematic of thermal-CVD method.
Figure 17. Schematic of plasma-CVD method.
Figure 18. CoMoCAT® process.
Figure 19. Schematic for flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes (a) premixed flame (b) counter-flow diffusion flame (c) co-flow diffusion flame (d) inverse diffusion flame.
Figure 20. Schematic of laser ablation synthesis.
Figure 21. Electrochemical CO? reduction products.
Figure 22. Methane pyrolysis process flow diagram (PFD).
Figure 23. Amine-based absorption technology.
Figure 24. Pressure swing absorption technology.
Figure 25. Membrane separation technology.
Figure 26. Li-ion performance and technology timeline.
Figure 27. Theoretical energy densities of different rechargeable batteries.
Figure 28. Printed 1.5V battery.
Figure 29. Materials and design structures in flexible lithium ion batteries.
Figure 30. LiBEST flexible battery.
Figure 31. Schematic of the structure of stretchable LIBs.
Figure 32. Carbon nanotubes incorporated into flexible display.
Figure 33. Demand for carbon nanotubes in batteries (tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 34. (A) Schematic overview of a flexible supercapacitor as compared to conventional supercapacitor.
Figure 35. Demand for carbon nanotubes in supercapacitors (tons), 2018 -2037.
Figure 36. Carbon nanotube Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel (COPV).
Figure 37. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.
Figure 38. Parts 3D printed from Mechnano’s CNT ESD resin.
Figure 39. HeatCoat technology schematic.
Figure 40. Veelo carbon fiber nanotube sheet.
Figure 41. Thin film transistor incorporating CNTs.
Figure 42. Carbon nanotubes NRAM chip.
Figure 43. Strategic Elements’ transparent glass demonstrator.
Figure 44. ZEON tires.
Figure 45. Schematic of CNTs as heat-dissipation sheets.
Figure 46. Nanotube inks
Figure 47. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete.
Figure 48. CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System.
Figure 49. CSCNT Reinforced Prepreg.
Figure 50. Suntech/TCNT nanotube frame module
Figure 51. AerNos CNT based gas sensor.
Figure 52. SmartNanotubes CNT based gas sensor.
Figure 53. (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.
Figure 54. Schematic of thermal interface materials used in a flip chip package.
Figure 55. AWN Nanotech water harvesting prototype.
Figure 56. Large transparent heater for LiDAR.
Figure 57. Carbonics, Inc.’s carbon nanotube technology.
Figure 58. Fuji carbon nanotube products.
Figure 59. Cup Stacked Type Carbon Nano Tubes schematic.
Figure 60. CSCNT composite dispersion.
Figure 61. Flexible CNT CMOS integrated circuits with sub-10 nanoseconds stage delays.
Figure 62. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co. Ltd CNT product.
Figure 63. Li-S Energy 20-layer battery cell utilising semi-solid state lithium sulfur battery technology.
Figure 64. Test specimens fabricated using MECHnano’s radiation curable resins modified with carbon nanotubes.
Figure 65. NAWACap.
Figure 66. Hybrid battery powered electrical motorbike concept.
Figure 67. NAWAStitch integrated into carbon fiber composite.
Figure 68. Schematic illustration of three-chamber system for SWCNH production.
Figure 69. TEM images of carbon nanobrush.
Figure 70. CNT film.
Figure 71. Shinko Carbon Nanotube TIM product.
Figure 72. VB Series of TIMS from Zeon.
Figure 73. Vertically aligned CNTs on foil, double-sided coating.
Figure 74. Schematic of a fluidized bed reactor which is able to scale up the generation of SWNTs using the CoMoCAT process.
Figure 75. Carbon nanotube paint product.
Figure 76. MEIJO eDIPS product.
Figure 77. HiPCO® Reactor.
Figure 78. Smell iX16 multi-channel gas detector chip.
Figure 79. The Smell Inspector.
Figure 80. Toray CNF printed RFID.
Figure 81. Internal structure of carbon nanotube adhesive sheet.
Figure 82. Carbon nanotube adhesive sheet.