Graphene: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 252 pages | ID: GED4041E1C5EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Graphene in US$ Thousand. The Global market is further analyzed by the following Application Segments: Sensors, Super Capacitors (Electronic and Electrical applications), High Strength Composites, R&D, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 97 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 2-DTech Limited
• Abalonyx AS
• ACS Material, LLC
• Ad-Nano Technologies
• Advanced Graphene Products Sp. z o.o

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Graphene: The Next Generation Wonder Material
Graphene Garners Significant Attention from Both Public & Private Sectors

Table 1. Number of Published Graphene Patents Worldwide: 2010-2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Number of Graphene Patents Worldwide by Academia (2014): Institute, Domicile Country, and Number of Patent Families (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Graphene Patents Worldwide by Company (2013): Number of Patents for Foxconn, Fujitsu, IBM, McAlister Technologies, Ocean’s King Lighting, Samsung, SanDisk, Teijin, and Xerox (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Graphene Patents by Sector (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Patents for Academia, Corporates, Governments, and Individuals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

AMBER (Dublin): Production Hub for High Quality Graphene
Global Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Brief Profiles of Select Leading Players Worldwide: 2015

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

Promising Applications in the Electronics Industry: A Strong Growth Driver
Graphene to Replace Silicon Chips in Semiconductors
Graphene for Development of Sophisticated Electronic Components
Graphene for Miniaturization in Electromechanical Devices
Graphene Emerge as Viable Alternative to Copper for Interconnects in ICs
Magnetic Graphene for Developing Graphene- Based Spintronics
Graphene’s Ballistic Transport Property to Enable Novel Electronic Devices
DNA Enable Large-Scale Manufacturing of Graphene-Based Electronic Chips
Superior Inkjet-Printed Graphene Circuits Pave Way for Foldable Computing
Graphene’s Vital Role in Developing Low-Noise Amplifiers
Graphene Functional Inks in Printed Electronics
Graphene Inks Deliver Superior Performance than Carbon Paste in RFID Tags
Graphene: A Potent Material for Flexible, Foldable and Stretchable Electronic Devices
Graphene-Based Optoelectronic Chips to Facilitate Faster and Efficient Data Transfer
Other Noteworthy Applications of Graphene-Based Products in the Electronics Sector
Ambipolar Nonlinear Electronics
Transparent Conducting Electrodes
High Speed Microchips and Transistors
Tri-Layer Graphene
Hall Effect Sensors
Quantum Dots
Graphene Research & Development: Spearheading Growth
GS7 Graphene Sensor: The Super Material of the Century
Graphene Spaser to Enable Nano-Scale Optical Computing
Two-Gate Graphene Based Transistor: Faster, Smaller & More Efficient than Silicon-Based Transistors
Other Recent Innovations & Advancements in Graphene Technology
Graphene Nanotechnology Set to Revolutionize Energy Conversion and Storage
Graphene to Enable Development of Fuel Cells for Clean Energy
Graphene-based Supercapacitors to Transform Energy Storage
Laser-induced graphene (LIG) Supercapacitors to Power Next Generation Flexible Electronics
Mesoporous Graphene Nano-Balls to Enhance Performance of Super-Capacitors
Graphene to Replace Indium Tin Oxide and Silicon in Photovoltaic Cells
Graphene-Based Wearable Devices: Improved Design and Performance
Graphene-based Plasmonic Nano-antenna (GPN): Significantly Smaller & Compact
Graphene Nanotechnology Emerges as a Key to Enhance Quality of Water Filtration and Desalination
Recent R&D Efforts Related to Nanopore- based Graphene
Graphene Nanotechnology in Desalination: 100 Times More Efficient?
Graphene: An Important Nanomaterial for Diagnosing & Treating Specific Medical Conditions
Graphene Sensors to Provide Insights into Brain Function
Graphene-Based Products to Detect, Diagnose and Destroy Cancer Cells: Select Research Findings
For Detecting Biomarkers
To Destroy Cancer Cells
To Target Cancer Cells with High Precision
For Timely Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
Other Noteworthy Applications of Graphene in the Field of Medicine
Tissue Engineering
Microbial and Mammalian Diagnostics and Detection Devices
Contrast Agents
Drug Delivery Systems
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Graphene-Based Supercapacitors for Battery-less Electric Vehicles: A Groundbreaking Technology
Functionalized Graphene: Exceptional Possibilities for Biological and Chemical Sensors
Graphene: Future of Composites
Graphene for Manufacturing Lightweight and Robust Aircrafts
Other High Potential Application Areas for Graphene- Based Products
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
Reliable, High-Quality Condoms
Anti-Corrosion Paints
Glowing Wallpaper
Devices to Monitor Biological Systems
Strong Liquor
Bulletproof Vests for Soldiers
Lens to Sense Infrared Spectrum
Night Vision
Automotive Security Systems
Conductive Inks
Lubricants & Coolants
Sound Transducers
Textiles
Favorable Trends in the Nanomaterials Materials Market Benefits Graphene Prospects
Band Gaps: A Cause for Concern?
Graphene Nano Ribbons: A Solution for Band Gaps
Challenges Hampering Widespread Commercialization of Graphene
Graphene Production Challenges
Graphene Fabrication Challenges
Threat from Substitute Materials
Carbyne: A Potential Threat to Graphene
Organic Semiconductors in Processing Graphene Set to Overcome Challenges
Graphene-Organic Adsorption
Effects of Graphene-Organic Adsorption
Alters Electronic Properties
Fluorescence Quenching
Induces Magnetism
Enhances Electron Mobilities
Notable Shift from Graphite to Graphene

3. GRAPHITE: A MACRO PERSPECTIVE

Graphite: A Prelude
Broadening Applications of Natural Graphite
Asia: The Global Production Hub for Natural Graphite

Table 5. Global Natural Graphite Reserves by Country (2014): Total Reserves (Million Metric Tonnes) and Percentage Share Breakdown for Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, and Mexico (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Global Natural Graphite Production by Geographic Region (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Asia, Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America, and South America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

List of Major Natural Graphite Producing Countries for Flake Graphite, Vein Graphite, and Amorphous Graphite
China: The Largest Natural Graphite Producer

Table 7. Leading Natural Graphite Producing Nations Worldwide (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, North Korea, Russia, Turkey, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Global Graphite Electrodes Market by Country (2015E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the US, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Global Graphite Production by Type (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Amorphous, Flake, and Vein (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Global Amorphous Graphite Production by Geographic Region (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for China, Europe, Other Asian Countries, South America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Leading Graphite Producing Companies Worldwide (2012): Company, Base Country and Annual Graphite Production Capacity ('000 tpa) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Low Quality: A Major Problem with Chinese Graphite Ore
Flake Graphite: The Major Type of Natural Graphite Produced

Table 12. Global Flake Graphite Production by Geographic Region (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for China, Europe, North America, Other Asian Countries, South America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Global Flake Graphite Market by End-Use Application (2012): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Batteries, Metallurgy, Parts and Components, Refractories, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand Rises for Higher Quality Graphite
Brazil: Next Important Flake Graphite Producer after China
Canada Set to Emerge as a Key Supplier of Flake Graphite
Balama (Mozambique): The Largest Graphite Deposit Discovered
Amorphous Graphite Makes Way for High Purity Grades

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Graphene
Discovery and Further Developments
Properties of Graphene
Structural Properties
Electronic Properties
Optical Properties
Mechanical Strength
Chemical Properties
Stability
Non-linear Kerr Effect
Spin Transport
Fracture Toughness
Production of Graphene
Exfoliation
Epitaxy
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Sublimation
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Primary Processes Associated with Production of CVD Graphene
Major Issues Related to Production of CVD Graphene
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Nanotube Slicing
Supersonic Spray
Spin Coating
Intercalation
Challenges in Mass Production of Graphene
Graphene versus Graphite
Graphite and Graphene Oxides
Key Properties of Graphene Oxide

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Grafoid to Take Over Ames Rubber
Sustainable Development Technology Canada Partners with Grafoid
Graphene ESD Inks Research Agreement with Stony Brook University
Bruker Enters into Partnership with National Graphene Institute
Graphene 3D Labs Announce Launch of Graphene- Enhanced 3D Printing Filament
Moxi and Galapad Roll Out Graphene-Based Smartphones
Versarien Acquires Majority Stake in 2-DTech
FutureCarbon Acquires CNT and Graphene Patents from Bayer
Haydale Signs Marketing Agreement with planarTECH
Samsung Collaborates with Sungkyunkwan University
Graphene Research Centre Partners with BASF
Grafoid Inks MoU with Mitsui
IP Group Extends Pact with The University of Manchester
Picosun Develops Graphene-Based Solutions
Haydale Teams Up With Graphene Supermarket
Graphene 3D Lab Files Patent Application
CABN Inks Agreement with The University of California
Haydale Announces Plans to Acquire EPL
Haydale Signs Distribution Agreement with AMG Mining
Nokia Invests in Graphene

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

CABN Introduces Transphene, Inc
Theragnostic Announces Plans to Introduce Graphene-Based MRI Agent
ICFO Launches Ultrafast Graphene-Based Photo detector
Graphene Lighting Plans to Launch Graphene Based Led Light Bulbs
Graphene 3D Labs Develops Graphene 3D Printing Material
XG Sciences Develops Silicon Graphene Anode Materials
University of Manchester Engineers New Graphene Based Flexible LED Display
Linktop Unveils World's First Graphene-Based Thermometer
Graphene 3D Lab Introduces 3D-Printed Graphene Battery
Lomiko Introduces Graphene ESD Corp
3D LABS LAUNCHES 3D-PRINTED GRAPHENE BATTERY
HEAD Rolls Out Graphene Based Sports Equipment
Cambridge Graphene Centre Launches First Graphene-Based Display
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Unveils super-strong flexible OLED screens
ETH Zurich Develops Graphene Based Nano- Membrane

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

2-DTECH LIMITED (UK)
Abalonyx AS (Norway)
ACS Material, LLC (US)
Ad-Nano Technologies (India)
Advanced Graphene Products Sp. z o. o. (Poland)
AVANSA Technology & Services (India)
AVANZARE Innovacion Tecnologica S. L. (Spain)
BASF SE (Germany)
DFJ Nanotechnologies Co., Ltd. (China)
Grafen Chemical Industries (Turkey)
Grafoid Inc. (Canada)
Graphene Frontiers (US)
Graphene NanoChem plc (Malaysia)
Graphene Square Inc. (South Korea)
Graphene Technologies, Inc. (US)
Graphenea S. A. (Spain)
Hangzhou Gelanfeng Nanotechnology Co., Ltd. (China)
Haydale Limited (UK)
IBM Corporation (US)
Nanjing XFNANO Materials Tech Co., Ltd. (China)
Nanoinnova Technologies SL (Spain)
NanoIntegris Technologies, Inc. (Canada)
Nanotech Biomachines, Inc. (US)
Nokia Corporation (Finland)
Samsung Electronics (South Korea)
Shanghai SIMBATT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Stanford Advanced Materials (US)
Suzhou Graphene Nanotechnology Co., Ltd. (China)
XG Sciences, Inc. (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World 6-Year Perspective for Graphene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene by Application - Sensors, Supercapacitors, High Strength Composites, R&D and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World 6-Year Perspective for Graphene by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Sensors, Supercapacitors, High Strength Composites, R&D and Other Application Markets for Years 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Select Graphene Related Research Initiatives in the US
University of Wisconsin and Reliable Neural Interface Technology (RE-NET) Program of DARPA
IBM Develops High-Performing Graphene- Based IC
Research by Rice University on Laser-induced Graphene (LIG) Supercapacitors
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Innovations/ Introductions
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Canada to Emerge as a Graphene Superpower
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Innovation/Introduction
Grafoid Inc. – A Leading Company in Graphene Innovation
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Product Innovations/ Introduction
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Research Initiatives Focus On Converting Food Waste into Renewable Hydrogen and Graphene
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. European 6-Year Perspective for Graphene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 23. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Basf Se – A Major German Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Industrial-Academia Partnership
UK’s Graphene Industry Lags Behind the Global Market
Existing Companies in the Graphene Market
Graphene Center in Manchester
Graphene Patent Landscape in the UK
Composites Sector: One of the Early Adopters of Graphene in the UK
Expanding Graphene-Based Innovations
Graphene Production
Huge Potential for Graphene Applications in Flexible Electronics in the UK
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Innovations/ Introductions
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Innovation/Introduction
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Graphene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Graphene Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 29. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 31. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Graphene Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled:
The United States (30)
Canada (8)
Japan (2)
Europe (31)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (10)
  Italy (1)
  Spain (6)
  Rest of Europe (12)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (26)