The Global Market for Metamaterials and Metasurfaces 2024-2035
Metamaterials and their two-dimensional equivalents (known as metasurfaces) are artificial structures which can flexibly manipulate the electromagnetic responses through the selection and optimization of the cellular architecture and the chemical composition. Due to their unique properties, metamaterials and metasurfaces have received much attention and been widely used in many fields, such as nanophotonics, energy harvesting, sensing and healthcare etc. Metamaterials’ precise shape, geometry, size, orientation, and arrangements allow them to manipulate electromagnetic or mechanical waves, such as light or sound, by blocking, enhancing, and bending the waves.
The Global Market for Metamaterials and Metasurfaces delves into the emerging applications of metamaterials and metasurfaces across various industries, and offers an understanding of the market drivers, trends, and challenges shaping the future of this innovative technology. The report provides detailed market assessments, revenue forecasts, and a thorough examination of the competitive landscape.
The report provides an in-depth examination of key market segments, including acoustics, communications, automotive, aerospace, defense, security, coatings, films, photovoltaics, medical imaging, consumer electronics, displays, and composites.
The metamaterials market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for advanced materials with unique properties and capabilities. Metamaterials are artificially engineered structures that exhibit extraordinary electromagnetic, acoustic, and optical properties not found in natural materials. These properties enable the development of innovative solutions across a wide range of industries.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of metamaterials, including electromagnetic, acoustic, and optical metamaterials, as well as their subclasses such as metasurfaces, photonic metamaterials, and tunable metamaterials. It also covers the various manufacturing methods employed in the production of metamaterials, such as lithography, 3D printing, and self-assembly techniques.
The report provides an in-depth examination of the applications of metamaterials in each market segment. In the acoustics segment, metamaterials are being utilized for sound insulation and vibration damping, offering superior performance compared to traditional materials. The communications segment sees the application of metamaterials in wireless networks, satellite communications, and fiber optic systems, enabling enhanced signal transmission and reception.
In the automotive industry, metamaterials are finding applications in radar and sensor systems, autonomous vehicles, and anti-reflective coatings. The aerospace, defense, and security segment leverages metamaterials for stealth technology, radar systems, optical sensors, and security screening. Metamaterials are also being employed in coatings and films for thermal management, anti-reflection, and solar energy harvesting.
The photovoltaics segment benefits from metamaterials in solar cells and solar thermal absorbers, enhancing energy conversion efficiency. In medical imaging, metamaterials are being explored for applications such as MRI imaging and non-invasive glucose monitoring. The consumer electronics and displays segment sees the integration of metamaterials in holographic displays, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices, and stretchable displays.
This report provides a detailed market assessment for each segment, highlighting the market drivers, trends, and challenges. It also includes a market opportunity assessment matrix, which evaluates the potential impact and feasibility of metamaterials applications in each segment. The matrix considers factors such as market size, growth potential, technological advancements, and regulatory landscape.
The competitive landscape of the metamaterials market is also thoroughly analyzed in this report. It profiles the leading companies and start-ups operating in the industry, providing insights into their product portfolios, research and development activities, partnerships, and financial performance. The report also includes a SWOT analysis of the metamaterials market, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by the industry.
One of the key features of this report is the global market revenue forecasts for metamaterials from 2017 to 2035. The forecasts are provided for the overall market as well as for each market segment and region. The report also includes historical market data and recent growth trends, enabling stakeholders to understand the evolution of the metamaterials market and make informed projections.
The regional analysis covered in this report includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The report provides insights into the regional market dynamics, key players, and growth opportunities specific to each region. It also highlights the regulatory landscape and government initiatives supporting the adoption of metamaterials in different regions.
In addition to the market analysis, this report also provides a future outlook for the metamaterials industry. It discusses the emerging trends, technological advancements, and potential disruptors that are likely to shape the market in the coming years. The report also identifies the key growth areas and untapped opportunities in the metamaterials market, helping businesses and investors to align their strategies accordingly.
The report also includes a detailed research methodology section, outlining the data sources, assumptions, and analytical tools used in the study. The methodology ensures the reliability and accuracy of the market insights and forecasts provided in the report. Report contents include:
The Global Market for Metamaterials and Metasurfaces delves into the emerging applications of metamaterials and metasurfaces across various industries, and offers an understanding of the market drivers, trends, and challenges shaping the future of this innovative technology. The report provides detailed market assessments, revenue forecasts, and a thorough examination of the competitive landscape.
The report provides an in-depth examination of key market segments, including acoustics, communications, automotive, aerospace, defense, security, coatings, films, photovoltaics, medical imaging, consumer electronics, displays, and composites.
The metamaterials market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for advanced materials with unique properties and capabilities. Metamaterials are artificially engineered structures that exhibit extraordinary electromagnetic, acoustic, and optical properties not found in natural materials. These properties enable the development of innovative solutions across a wide range of industries.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of metamaterials, including electromagnetic, acoustic, and optical metamaterials, as well as their subclasses such as metasurfaces, photonic metamaterials, and tunable metamaterials. It also covers the various manufacturing methods employed in the production of metamaterials, such as lithography, 3D printing, and self-assembly techniques.
The report provides an in-depth examination of the applications of metamaterials in each market segment. In the acoustics segment, metamaterials are being utilized for sound insulation and vibration damping, offering superior performance compared to traditional materials. The communications segment sees the application of metamaterials in wireless networks, satellite communications, and fiber optic systems, enabling enhanced signal transmission and reception.
In the automotive industry, metamaterials are finding applications in radar and sensor systems, autonomous vehicles, and anti-reflective coatings. The aerospace, defense, and security segment leverages metamaterials for stealth technology, radar systems, optical sensors, and security screening. Metamaterials are also being employed in coatings and films for thermal management, anti-reflection, and solar energy harvesting.
The photovoltaics segment benefits from metamaterials in solar cells and solar thermal absorbers, enhancing energy conversion efficiency. In medical imaging, metamaterials are being explored for applications such as MRI imaging and non-invasive glucose monitoring. The consumer electronics and displays segment sees the integration of metamaterials in holographic displays, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices, and stretchable displays.
This report provides a detailed market assessment for each segment, highlighting the market drivers, trends, and challenges. It also includes a market opportunity assessment matrix, which evaluates the potential impact and feasibility of metamaterials applications in each segment. The matrix considers factors such as market size, growth potential, technological advancements, and regulatory landscape.
The competitive landscape of the metamaterials market is also thoroughly analyzed in this report. It profiles the leading companies and start-ups operating in the industry, providing insights into their product portfolios, research and development activities, partnerships, and financial performance. The report also includes a SWOT analysis of the metamaterials market, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by the industry.
One of the key features of this report is the global market revenue forecasts for metamaterials from 2017 to 2035. The forecasts are provided for the overall market as well as for each market segment and region. The report also includes historical market data and recent growth trends, enabling stakeholders to understand the evolution of the metamaterials market and make informed projections.
The regional analysis covered in this report includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The report provides insights into the regional market dynamics, key players, and growth opportunities specific to each region. It also highlights the regulatory landscape and government initiatives supporting the adoption of metamaterials in different regions.
In addition to the market analysis, this report also provides a future outlook for the metamaterials industry. It discusses the emerging trends, technological advancements, and potential disruptors that are likely to shape the market in the coming years. The report also identifies the key growth areas and untapped opportunities in the metamaterials market, helping businesses and investors to align their strategies accordingly.
The report also includes a detailed research methodology section, outlining the data sources, assumptions, and analytical tools used in the study. The methodology ensures the reliability and accuracy of the market insights and forecasts provided in the report. Report contents include:
- Metamaterials Overview
- Definition of metamaterials
- Electromagnetic metamaterials
- Metasurfaces (Meta-Lens, Metasurface holograms, Flexible metasurfaces, Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces)
- Manufacturing methods (Wet etching, Dry phase patterning, Roll-to-roll printing, Atomic layer deposition, Laser ablation, Extreme UV lithography, RF metamaterials manufacturing, Optical metamaterials manufacturing)
- Types of metamaterials (Passive vs active, Optical, Electromagnetic, Radio frequency, Terahertz, Acoustic, Tunable, Nonlinear, Self-Transforming, Topological)
- Materials used with metamaterials
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
- Markets and Applications for Metamaterials
- Competitive landscape
- SWOT analysis
- Future market outlook
- Global revenues by end-use market and region (2017-2035)
- Acoustics (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Market assessment, Global revenues)
- Communications (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Global revenues)
- Automotive (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Market assessment, Global revenues)
- Aerospace, Defence & Security (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Market assessment, Global revenues)
- Coatings and Films (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Market assessment, Global revenues)
- Photovoltaics (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Global revenues)
- Medical Imaging (Market drivers and trends, Applications, Global revenues)
- Consumer Electronics & Displays (Market drivers and trends, Applications)
- Composites (Market drivers and trends, Applications)
- Company Profiles
- Profiles of numerous companies in the metamaterials industry. Companies profiled include Acoustic Metamaterials Group, Echodyne, Evolv Technology, FVMat, Greenerwave, Imagia, Kymeta, Lumotive, Meta Materials Inc, Metalenz, Metawave, Neurophos, Plasmonics Inc and Radi-Cool. (Full list of companies profiled in the table of contents).
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Historical metamaterials market
1.2 Recent growth
1.3 Global market revenues, current and forecast
1.4 Regional analysis
1.5 Market opportunity assessment
1.6 Investment funding in metamaterials
1.7 Market and technology challenges
1.8 Industry developments 2020-2024
2 METAMATERIALS AND METASURFACES OVERVIEW
2.1 What are metamaterials?
2.1.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials
2.1.2 Metasurfaces
2.1.2.1 Meta-Lens
2.1.2.2 Metasurface holograms
2.1.2.3 Flexible metasurfaces
2.1.2.4 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)
2.1.2.4.1 Passive RIS
2.1.2.4.2 Semi-passive RIS
2.1.2.4.3 Active RIS
2.2 Manufacturing methods
2.2.1 Wet etching
2.2.2 Dry phase patterning
2.2.3 Roll-to-roll (R2R) printing
2.2.4 Atomic layer deposition
2.2.5 Laser ablation
2.2.6 Extreme UV lithography (EUVL)
2.2.7 RF metamaterials manufacturing
2.2.8 Optical metamaterials manufacturing
2.3 Types of metamaterials
2.3.1 Passive vs active metamaterials
2.3.2 Optical Metamaterials
2.3.2.1 Photonic metamaterials
2.3.2.2 Optical filters
2.3.2.3 Tunable metamaterials
2.3.2.4 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials
2.3.2.5 Plasmonic metamaterials
2.3.2.6 Invisibility cloaks
2.3.2.7 Perfect absorbers
2.3.2.8 Optical nanocircuits
2.3.2.9 Metamaterial lenses (Metalenses)
2.3.2.10 Holograms
2.3.2.11 Materials selection
2.3.2.12 Applications
2.3.3 Electromagnetic metamaterials
2.3.3.1 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials
2.3.3.2 Single negative metamaterials
2.3.3.3 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG)
2.3.3.4 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials
2.3.3.5 Chiral metamaterials
2.3.3.6 Electromagnetic Invisibility cloak
2.3.4 Radio frequency (RF) metamaterials
2.3.4.1 RF metasurfaces
2.3.4.2 Frequency selective surfaces
2.3.4.3 Tunable RF metamaterials
2.3.4.4 RF metamaterials antennas
2.3.4.5 Absorbers
2.3.4.6 Luneburg lens
2.3.4.7 RF filters
2.3.4.8 Applications
2.3.5 Terahertz metamaterials
2.3.5.1 THz metasurfaces
2.3.5.2 Quantum metamaterials
2.3.5.3 Graphene metamaterials
2.3.5.4 Flexible/wearable THz metamaterials
2.3.5.5 THz modulators
2.3.5.6 THz switches
2.3.5.7 THz absorbers
2.3.5.8 THz antennas
2.3.5.9 THz imaging components
2.3.6 Acoustic metamaterials
2.3.6.1 Sonic crystals
2.3.6.2 Acoustic metasurfaces
2.3.6.3 Locally resonant materials
2.3.6.4 Acoustic cloaks
2.3.6.5 Hyperlenses
2.3.6.6 Sonic one-way sheets
2.3.6.7 Acoustic diodes
2.3.6.8 Acoustic absorbers
2.3.6.9 Applications
2.3.7 Tunable Metamaterials
2.3.7.1 Tunable electromagnetic metamaterials
2.3.7.2 Tunable THz metamaterials
2.3.7.3 Tunable acoustic metamaterials
2.3.7.4 Tunable optical metamaterials
2.3.7.5 Applications
2.3.8 Nonlinear metamaterials
2.3.9 Self-Transforming Metamaterials
2.3.10 Topological Metamaterials
2.3.11 Materials used with metamaterials
2.4 Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
3 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS
3.1 Competitive landscape
3.2 SWOT analysis
3.3 Future market outlook
3.4 Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
3.4.1 By end-use market
3.4.2 By region
3.5 ACOUSTICS
3.5.1 Market drivers and trends
3.5.2 Applications
3.5.2.1 Sound insulation
3.5.2.2 Vibration dampers
3.5.3 Market assessment
3.5.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.6 COMMUNICATIONS
3.6.1 Market drivers and trends
3.6.2 Applications
3.6.2.1 Wireless Networks
3.6.2.1.1 Reconfigurable antennas
3.6.2.1.2 Wireless sensing
3.6.2.1.3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
3.6.2.1.4 Transparent conductive films
3.6.2.1.5 5G and 6G Metasurfaces for Wireless Communications
3.6.2.2 Radomes
3.6.2.3 Fiber Optic Communications
3.6.2.4 Satellite Communications
3.6.2.5 Thermal management
3.6.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.7 AUTOMOTIVE
3.7.1 Market drivers and trends
3.7.2 Applications
3.7.2.1 Radar and sensors
3.7.2.1.1 Radar beamforming
3.7.2.1.2 Lidar beamformers
3.7.2.2 Autonomous vehicles
3.7.2.3 Anti-reflective plastics
3.7.3 Market assessment
3.7.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.8 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY
3.8.1 Market drivers and trends
3.8.2 Applications
3.8.2.1 Stealth technology
3.8.2.2 Radar
3.8.2.3 Optical sensors
3.8.2.4 Security screening
3.8.2.5 Composites
3.8.2.6 Windscreen films
3.8.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots
3.8.2.8 EMI and RFI shielding
3.8.2.9 Thermal management
3.8.3 Market assessment
3.8.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.9 COATINGS AND FILMS
3.9.1 Market drivers and trends
3.9.2 Applications
3.9.2.1 Cooling films
3.9.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces
3.9.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings
3.9.3 Market assessment
3.9.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.10 PHOTOVOLTAICS
3.10.1 Market drivers and trends
3.10.2 Applications
3.10.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber
3.10.2.2 Coatings
3.10.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.11 MEDICAL IMAGING
3.11.1 Market drivers and trends
3.11.2 Applications
3.11.2.1 MRI imaging
3.11.2.2 Non-invasive glucose monitoring
3.11.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.12 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS
3.12.1 Market drivers and trends
3.12.2 Applications
3.12.2.1 Holographic displays
3.12.2.2 Metalenses in smartphones
3.12.2.3 AR/VR
3.12.2.4 Multiview displays
3.12.2.5 Stretchable displays
3.12.2.6 Soft materials
3.12.2.7 Anti-reflection (AR) coatings
3.13 COMPOSITES
3.13.1 Market drivers and trends
3.13.2 Applications
4 COMPANY PROFILES
4.1 Acoustic Metamaterials Group Ltd.
4.2 Alcan Systems
4.3 Alphacore, Inc.
4.4 Armory Technologies
4.5 Anywaves
4.6 BlueHalo LLC
4.7 Breylon
4.8 DoCoMo
4.9 Droneshield Limited
4.10 Echodyne, Inc.
4.11 Edgehog Advanced Technologies
4.12 Emrod
4.13 Evolv Technologies, Inc.
4.14 EM Infinity
4.15 Face® Companies
4.16 Filled Void Materials (FVMat) Ltd.
4.17 Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc.
4.18 Greenerwave
4.19 H-Chip Technology Group
4.20 HyMet Thermal Interfaces SIA
4.21 Imagia
4.22 Imuzak Co., Ltd.
4.23 Inkspace Imaging
4.24 Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd.
4.25 Kymeta Corporation
4.26 LATYS
4.27 Leadoptik, Inc.
4.28 Lumotive
4.29 Magic Shields, Inc.
4.30 Magment AG
4.31 Metaboards Limited
4.32 Metafold 3D
4.33 Metahelios
4.34 Metalenz, Inc.
4.35 Metamagnetics, Inc.
4.36 META®
4.37 MetaSeismic
4.38 MetaShield LLC
4.39 Metasonixx
4.40 Metavoxel Technologies
4.41 Metawave Corporation
4.42 Morphotonics
4.43 Multiwave Imaging
4.44 Nanohmics Inc.
4.45 Nature Architects
4.46 Neurophos LLC
4.47 NIL Technology
4.48 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
4.49 NKT Photonics A/S
4.50 Notch, Inc.
4.51 OPT Industries
4.52 PARC
4.53 Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC
4.54 Phononic Vibes srl
4.55 Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.
4.56 PlanOpSim
4.57 Pinpoint Medical
4.58 Pivotal Commware, Inc.
4.59 Plasmonics, Inc.
4.60 Protemics GmbH
4.61 Radi-Cool, Inc.
4.62 SMENA Catalysis AB
4.63 Merford UK (Sonobex Ltd.)
4.64 SoundBounce by Lios
4.65 Spectralics
4.66 Specom Oy
4.67 STMicroelectronics
4.68 Teraview Limited
4.69 Tianjin Shanhe Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.
4.70 Tunoptix, Inc.
4.71 Ultimetas
4.72 Vadient Optics
5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
5.1 Report scope
5.2 Research methodology
6 REFERENCES
12. LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Types of metamaterials and their properties.
Table 2. Market summary for metamaterials.
Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2035 (Millions USD), Conservative estimate.
Table 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 5. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications.
Table 6. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies.
Table 7. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces.
Table 8. Metamaterials and metasurfaces industry developments 2020-2023.
Table 9. Comparison of metamaterials manufacturing methods.
Table 10. Comparison of types of metamaterials-frequency ranges, key characteristics, and applications.
Table 11. Optical Metamaterial Applications.
Table 12. Applications of radio frequency metamaterials.
Table 13. Applications of acoustic metamaterials.
Table 14. Types of tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 15. Tunable acoustic metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 16. Types of tunable optical metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 17. Markets and applications for tunable metamaterials.
Table 18. Types of self-transforming metamaterials and their transformation mechanisms.
Table 19. Key materials used with different types of metamaterials.
Table 20. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Examples.
Table 21. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 22. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 23. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in sound insulation-market drivers and trends.
Table 24. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics.
Table 25. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials in acoustics.
Table 26. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 27: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in electronics and communications-market drivers and trends.
Table 28. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets.
Table 29. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications.
Table 30. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 31. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends.
Table 32. LiDAR beam steering technologies.
Table 33. Automotive lidar requirements.
Table 34. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive.
Table 35. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive.
Table 36. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 37. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends.
Table 38. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security.
Table 39. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security.
Table 40. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 41. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends.
Table 42. Applications of metamaterials in coatings and thin films.
Table 43. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films.
Table 44. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films.
Table 45. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 46: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics-market drivers and trends.
Table 47. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 48: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging-drivers and trends.
Table 49. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 50: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in consumer electronics and displays-drivers and trends.
Table 51: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in composites-drivers and trends.
12. LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Classification of metamaterials based on functionalities.
Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 5. Metamaterials example structures.
Figure 6. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials.
Figure 7. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms.
Figure 8. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical.
Figure 9. The most common designs for photonic MMs: (a) SRRs, (b) wood pile structures, (c) colloidal crystals, and (d) inverse opals .
Figure 10. Invisibility cloak.
Figure 11. Electromagnetic metamaterial.
Figure 12. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure.
Figure 13. Schematic of chiral metamaterials.
Figure 14. Metamaterial antenna.
Figure 15. Terahertz metamaterials.
Figure 16. Schematic of the quantum plasmonic metamaterial.
Figure 17. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials.
Figure 18. Nonlinear metamaterials- 400-nm thick nonlinear mirror that reflects frequency-doubled output using input light intensity as small as that of a laser pointer.
Figure 19. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for metamaterials and metasurfaces.
Figure 20. SWOT analysis: metamaterials market.
Figure 21. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 22. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 23. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation.
Figure 24. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong.
Figure 25. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation.
Figure 26. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 27. Wireless charging technology prototype.
Figure 28. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom).
Figure 29. META Transparent Window Film.
Figure 30. Radi-cool metamaterial film.
Figure 31. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 32. Metamaterials in automotive applications.
Figure 33. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept.
Figure 34. Illustration of EchoDrive operation.
Figure 35. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic.
Figure 36. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 37. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies.
Figure 38. Metamaterials radar antenna.
Figure 39. Metamaterials radar array.
Figure 40. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution.
Figure 41. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice.
Figure 42. metaAIR eyewear.
Figure 43. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 44. Schematic of dry-cooling technology.
Figure 45. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 46. Metamaterial solar coating.
Figure 47. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 48. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface.
Figure 49. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 50. Stretchable hologram.
Figure 51. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves.
Figure 52. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna.
Figure 53. Brelyon monitor.
Figure 54. RadarZero.
Figure 55. Schematic of MESA System.
Figure 56. EchoGuard Radar System.
Figure 57. Edgehog Advanced Technologies Omnidirectional anti-reflective coating.
Figure 58. Emrod architecture. 1. A transmitting antenna. 2. A relay that is essentially lossless, doesn’t require any power, and acts as a lens refocusing the beam extending the travel range. 3. A rectenna that receives and rectifies the beam back to electricity. Metamaterials allow converting wireless energy back into electricity efficiently.
Figure 59. Commercial application of Emrod technology.
Figure 60. Evolv Edge screening system.
Figure 61. FM/R technology.
Figure 62. Metablade antenna.
Figure 63. MTenna flat panel antenna.
Figure 64. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle.
Figure 65. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles.
Figure 66. Light-control metasurface beam-steering chips.
Figure 67. Metamaterials film.
Figure 68. Metaboard wireless charger.
Figure 69. Orion dot pattern projector.
Figure 70. A 12-inch wafer made using standard semiconductor processes contains thousands of metasurface optics.
Figure 71. metaAIR.
Figure 72. Nissan acoustic metamaterial.
Figure 73. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission.
1.1 Historical metamaterials market
1.2 Recent growth
1.3 Global market revenues, current and forecast
1.4 Regional analysis
1.5 Market opportunity assessment
1.6 Investment funding in metamaterials
1.7 Market and technology challenges
1.8 Industry developments 2020-2024
2 METAMATERIALS AND METASURFACES OVERVIEW
2.1 What are metamaterials?
2.1.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials
2.1.2 Metasurfaces
2.1.2.1 Meta-Lens
2.1.2.2 Metasurface holograms
2.1.2.3 Flexible metasurfaces
2.1.2.4 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)
2.1.2.4.1 Passive RIS
2.1.2.4.2 Semi-passive RIS
2.1.2.4.3 Active RIS
2.2 Manufacturing methods
2.2.1 Wet etching
2.2.2 Dry phase patterning
2.2.3 Roll-to-roll (R2R) printing
2.2.4 Atomic layer deposition
2.2.5 Laser ablation
2.2.6 Extreme UV lithography (EUVL)
2.2.7 RF metamaterials manufacturing
2.2.8 Optical metamaterials manufacturing
2.3 Types of metamaterials
2.3.1 Passive vs active metamaterials
2.3.2 Optical Metamaterials
2.3.2.1 Photonic metamaterials
2.3.2.2 Optical filters
2.3.2.3 Tunable metamaterials
2.3.2.4 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials
2.3.2.5 Plasmonic metamaterials
2.3.2.6 Invisibility cloaks
2.3.2.7 Perfect absorbers
2.3.2.8 Optical nanocircuits
2.3.2.9 Metamaterial lenses (Metalenses)
2.3.2.10 Holograms
2.3.2.11 Materials selection
2.3.2.12 Applications
2.3.3 Electromagnetic metamaterials
2.3.3.1 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials
2.3.3.2 Single negative metamaterials
2.3.3.3 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG)
2.3.3.4 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials
2.3.3.5 Chiral metamaterials
2.3.3.6 Electromagnetic Invisibility cloak
2.3.4 Radio frequency (RF) metamaterials
2.3.4.1 RF metasurfaces
2.3.4.2 Frequency selective surfaces
2.3.4.3 Tunable RF metamaterials
2.3.4.4 RF metamaterials antennas
2.3.4.5 Absorbers
2.3.4.6 Luneburg lens
2.3.4.7 RF filters
2.3.4.8 Applications
2.3.5 Terahertz metamaterials
2.3.5.1 THz metasurfaces
2.3.5.2 Quantum metamaterials
2.3.5.3 Graphene metamaterials
2.3.5.4 Flexible/wearable THz metamaterials
2.3.5.5 THz modulators
2.3.5.6 THz switches
2.3.5.7 THz absorbers
2.3.5.8 THz antennas
2.3.5.9 THz imaging components
2.3.6 Acoustic metamaterials
2.3.6.1 Sonic crystals
2.3.6.2 Acoustic metasurfaces
2.3.6.3 Locally resonant materials
2.3.6.4 Acoustic cloaks
2.3.6.5 Hyperlenses
2.3.6.6 Sonic one-way sheets
2.3.6.7 Acoustic diodes
2.3.6.8 Acoustic absorbers
2.3.6.9 Applications
2.3.7 Tunable Metamaterials
2.3.7.1 Tunable electromagnetic metamaterials
2.3.7.2 Tunable THz metamaterials
2.3.7.3 Tunable acoustic metamaterials
2.3.7.4 Tunable optical metamaterials
2.3.7.5 Applications
2.3.8 Nonlinear metamaterials
2.3.9 Self-Transforming Metamaterials
2.3.10 Topological Metamaterials
2.3.11 Materials used with metamaterials
2.4 Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
3 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS
3.1 Competitive landscape
3.2 SWOT analysis
3.3 Future market outlook
3.4 Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
3.4.1 By end-use market
3.4.2 By region
3.5 ACOUSTICS
3.5.1 Market drivers and trends
3.5.2 Applications
3.5.2.1 Sound insulation
3.5.2.2 Vibration dampers
3.5.3 Market assessment
3.5.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.6 COMMUNICATIONS
3.6.1 Market drivers and trends
3.6.2 Applications
3.6.2.1 Wireless Networks
3.6.2.1.1 Reconfigurable antennas
3.6.2.1.2 Wireless sensing
3.6.2.1.3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
3.6.2.1.4 Transparent conductive films
3.6.2.1.5 5G and 6G Metasurfaces for Wireless Communications
3.6.2.2 Radomes
3.6.2.3 Fiber Optic Communications
3.6.2.4 Satellite Communications
3.6.2.5 Thermal management
3.6.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.7 AUTOMOTIVE
3.7.1 Market drivers and trends
3.7.2 Applications
3.7.2.1 Radar and sensors
3.7.2.1.1 Radar beamforming
3.7.2.1.2 Lidar beamformers
3.7.2.2 Autonomous vehicles
3.7.2.3 Anti-reflective plastics
3.7.3 Market assessment
3.7.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.8 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY
3.8.1 Market drivers and trends
3.8.2 Applications
3.8.2.1 Stealth technology
3.8.2.2 Radar
3.8.2.3 Optical sensors
3.8.2.4 Security screening
3.8.2.5 Composites
3.8.2.6 Windscreen films
3.8.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots
3.8.2.8 EMI and RFI shielding
3.8.2.9 Thermal management
3.8.3 Market assessment
3.8.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.9 COATINGS AND FILMS
3.9.1 Market drivers and trends
3.9.2 Applications
3.9.2.1 Cooling films
3.9.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces
3.9.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings
3.9.3 Market assessment
3.9.4 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.10 PHOTOVOLTAICS
3.10.1 Market drivers and trends
3.10.2 Applications
3.10.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber
3.10.2.2 Coatings
3.10.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.11 MEDICAL IMAGING
3.11.1 Market drivers and trends
3.11.2 Applications
3.11.2.1 MRI imaging
3.11.2.2 Non-invasive glucose monitoring
3.11.3 Global revenues 2017-2035
3.12 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS
3.12.1 Market drivers and trends
3.12.2 Applications
3.12.2.1 Holographic displays
3.12.2.2 Metalenses in smartphones
3.12.2.3 AR/VR
3.12.2.4 Multiview displays
3.12.2.5 Stretchable displays
3.12.2.6 Soft materials
3.12.2.7 Anti-reflection (AR) coatings
3.13 COMPOSITES
3.13.1 Market drivers and trends
3.13.2 Applications
4 COMPANY PROFILES
4.1 Acoustic Metamaterials Group Ltd.
4.2 Alcan Systems
4.3 Alphacore, Inc.
4.4 Armory Technologies
4.5 Anywaves
4.6 BlueHalo LLC
4.7 Breylon
4.8 DoCoMo
4.9 Droneshield Limited
4.10 Echodyne, Inc.
4.11 Edgehog Advanced Technologies
4.12 Emrod
4.13 Evolv Technologies, Inc.
4.14 EM Infinity
4.15 Face® Companies
4.16 Filled Void Materials (FVMat) Ltd.
4.17 Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc.
4.18 Greenerwave
4.19 H-Chip Technology Group
4.20 HyMet Thermal Interfaces SIA
4.21 Imagia
4.22 Imuzak Co., Ltd.
4.23 Inkspace Imaging
4.24 Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd.
4.25 Kymeta Corporation
4.26 LATYS
4.27 Leadoptik, Inc.
4.28 Lumotive
4.29 Magic Shields, Inc.
4.30 Magment AG
4.31 Metaboards Limited
4.32 Metafold 3D
4.33 Metahelios
4.34 Metalenz, Inc.
4.35 Metamagnetics, Inc.
4.36 META®
4.37 MetaSeismic
4.38 MetaShield LLC
4.39 Metasonixx
4.40 Metavoxel Technologies
4.41 Metawave Corporation
4.42 Morphotonics
4.43 Multiwave Imaging
4.44 Nanohmics Inc.
4.45 Nature Architects
4.46 Neurophos LLC
4.47 NIL Technology
4.48 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
4.49 NKT Photonics A/S
4.50 Notch, Inc.
4.51 OPT Industries
4.52 PARC
4.53 Phoebus Optoelectronics LLC
4.54 Phononic Vibes srl
4.55 Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.
4.56 PlanOpSim
4.57 Pinpoint Medical
4.58 Pivotal Commware, Inc.
4.59 Plasmonics, Inc.
4.60 Protemics GmbH
4.61 Radi-Cool, Inc.
4.62 SMENA Catalysis AB
4.63 Merford UK (Sonobex Ltd.)
4.64 SoundBounce by Lios
4.65 Spectralics
4.66 Specom Oy
4.67 STMicroelectronics
4.68 Teraview Limited
4.69 Tianjin Shanhe Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.
4.70 Tunoptix, Inc.
4.71 Ultimetas
4.72 Vadient Optics
5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
5.1 Report scope
5.2 Research methodology
6 REFERENCES
12. LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Types of metamaterials and their properties.
Table 2. Market summary for metamaterials.
Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2035 (Millions USD), Conservative estimate.
Table 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 5. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications.
Table 6. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies.
Table 7. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces.
Table 8. Metamaterials and metasurfaces industry developments 2020-2023.
Table 9. Comparison of metamaterials manufacturing methods.
Table 10. Comparison of types of metamaterials-frequency ranges, key characteristics, and applications.
Table 11. Optical Metamaterial Applications.
Table 12. Applications of radio frequency metamaterials.
Table 13. Applications of acoustic metamaterials.
Table 14. Types of tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 15. Tunable acoustic metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 16. Types of tunable optical metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms.
Table 17. Markets and applications for tunable metamaterials.
Table 18. Types of self-transforming metamaterials and their transformation mechanisms.
Table 19. Key materials used with different types of metamaterials.
Table 20. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Examples.
Table 21. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 22. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 23. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in sound insulation-market drivers and trends.
Table 24. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics.
Table 25. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials in acoustics.
Table 26. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 27: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in electronics and communications-market drivers and trends.
Table 28. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets.
Table 29. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications.
Table 30. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 31. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends.
Table 32. LiDAR beam steering technologies.
Table 33. Automotive lidar requirements.
Table 34. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive.
Table 35. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive.
Table 36. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 37. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends.
Table 38. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security.
Table 39. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security.
Table 40. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 41. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends.
Table 42. Applications of metamaterials in coatings and thin films.
Table 43. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films.
Table 44. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films.
Table 45. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 46: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics-market drivers and trends.
Table 47. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 48: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging-drivers and trends.
Table 49. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Table 50: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in consumer electronics and displays-drivers and trends.
Table 51: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in composites-drivers and trends.
12. LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Classification of metamaterials based on functionalities.
Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 5. Metamaterials example structures.
Figure 6. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials.
Figure 7. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms.
Figure 8. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical.
Figure 9. The most common designs for photonic MMs: (a) SRRs, (b) wood pile structures, (c) colloidal crystals, and (d) inverse opals .
Figure 10. Invisibility cloak.
Figure 11. Electromagnetic metamaterial.
Figure 12. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure.
Figure 13. Schematic of chiral metamaterials.
Figure 14. Metamaterial antenna.
Figure 15. Terahertz metamaterials.
Figure 16. Schematic of the quantum plasmonic metamaterial.
Figure 17. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials.
Figure 18. Nonlinear metamaterials- 400-nm thick nonlinear mirror that reflects frequency-doubled output using input light intensity as small as that of a laser pointer.
Figure 19. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for metamaterials and metasurfaces.
Figure 20. SWOT analysis: metamaterials market.
Figure 21. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 22. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 23. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation.
Figure 24. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong.
Figure 25. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation.
Figure 26. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 27. Wireless charging technology prototype.
Figure 28. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom).
Figure 29. META Transparent Window Film.
Figure 30. Radi-cool metamaterial film.
Figure 31. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 32. Metamaterials in automotive applications.
Figure 33. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept.
Figure 34. Illustration of EchoDrive operation.
Figure 35. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic.
Figure 36. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 37. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies.
Figure 38. Metamaterials radar antenna.
Figure 39. Metamaterials radar array.
Figure 40. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution.
Figure 41. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice.
Figure 42. metaAIR eyewear.
Figure 43. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 44. Schematic of dry-cooling technology.
Figure 45. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 46. Metamaterial solar coating.
Figure 47. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 48. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface.
Figure 49. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2035 (Millions USD).
Figure 50. Stretchable hologram.
Figure 51. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves.
Figure 52. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna.
Figure 53. Brelyon monitor.
Figure 54. RadarZero.
Figure 55. Schematic of MESA System.
Figure 56. EchoGuard Radar System.
Figure 57. Edgehog Advanced Technologies Omnidirectional anti-reflective coating.
Figure 58. Emrod architecture. 1. A transmitting antenna. 2. A relay that is essentially lossless, doesn’t require any power, and acts as a lens refocusing the beam extending the travel range. 3. A rectenna that receives and rectifies the beam back to electricity. Metamaterials allow converting wireless energy back into electricity efficiently.
Figure 59. Commercial application of Emrod technology.
Figure 60. Evolv Edge screening system.
Figure 61. FM/R technology.
Figure 62. Metablade antenna.
Figure 63. MTenna flat panel antenna.
Figure 64. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle.
Figure 65. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles.
Figure 66. Light-control metasurface beam-steering chips.
Figure 67. Metamaterials film.
Figure 68. Metaboard wireless charger.
Figure 69. Orion dot pattern projector.
Figure 70. A 12-inch wafer made using standard semiconductor processes contains thousands of metasurface optics.
Figure 71. metaAIR.
Figure 72. Nissan acoustic metamaterial.
Figure 73. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission.
