- Published: October 2023
- Pages: 203 pages
- Tables: 47
- Figures: 72
- Series: Advanced Materials
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Metamaterials applications will represent a multi-billion dollar market within the next decade with product advances in radar and lidar for autonomous vehicles, telecommunications antenna, 6G networks, coatings, vibration damping, wireless charging, noise prevention and more.
Metamaterials are artificially engineered structures with exceptional material properties (acoustic, electrical, magnetic, optical, etc.). They comprise arrays of resonators that manipulate electromagnetic waves or sound in ways not normally found in nature. Possessing customized dielectric properties and tunable responses they allow for excellent flexibility in a range of applications, their use enabling the manipulation of fields and waves at a subwavelength scale. Key applications include:
- telecommunications.
- acoustics.
- sound insulation.
- sensors.
- radar imaging.
- optics (terahertz and infrared).
- coatings & films.
- lidar systems for self-driving cars.
- imaging and sensing.
- power transmission.
- energy harvesting.
- wireless charging.
- thermal management.
- superlenses for medical devices
- AR displays.
Report content include
- Current market analysis and future revenue forecasts, by metamaterial types, markets and region.
- Commercialization assessment from research to market.
- Market drivers, trends and challenges.
- Competitive landscape.
- In-depth opportunity assessment in markets including communications, sound insulation, antennas, sensors, solar coatings, displays, and medical imaging.
- Profiles of 66 companies including products, investments, partnerships. Companies profiled include Anywaves, Breylon, Echodyne, Inc., Evolv Technologies, Inc., Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc, Imagia, Kymeta Corporation, Lumotive, OPT Industries, Phononic Vibes srl, Metamaterial, Inc. and Metawave Corporation.
- Detailed application market forecasts through 2034.
- Regional revenues and demand analysis.
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1 Historical metamaterials market 17
- 1.2 Recent growth 19
- 1.3 Global market revenues, current and forecast 19
- 1.4 Regional analysis 23
- 1.5 Market opportunity assessment 25
- 1.6 Investment funding in metamaterials 28
- 1.7 Market and technology challenges 29
- 1.8 Industry developments 2020-2023 30
2 METAMATERIALS OVERVIEW
- 2.1 What are metamaterials? 32
- 2.1.1 Electromagnetic metamaterials 32
- 2.1.2 Metasurfaces 33
- 2.1.2.1 Meta-Lens 34
- 2.1.2.2 Metasurface holograms 35
- 2.1.2.3 Flexible metasurfaces 36
- 2.1.2.4 Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) 36
- 2.2 Types of metamaterials 38
- 2.2.1 Optical Metamaterials 39
- 2.2.1.1 Photonic metamaterials 39
- 2.2.1.2 Tunable metamaterials 39
- 2.2.1.3 Frequency selective surface (FSS) based metamaterials 40
- 2.2.1.4 Plasmonic metamaterials 40
- 2.2.1.5 Invisibility cloaks 41
- 2.2.1.6 Perfect absorbers 42
- 2.2.1.7 Optical nanocircuits 42
- 2.2.1.8 Metalenses 42
- 2.2.1.9 Holograms 42
- 2.2.1.10 Applications 43
- 2.2.2 Electromagnetic metamaterials 43
- 2.2.2.1 Double negative (DNG) metamaterials 44
- 2.2.2.2 Single negative metamaterials 44
- 2.2.2.3 Electromagnetic bandgap metamaterials (EBG) 44
- 2.2.2.4 Bi-isotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials 45
- 2.2.2.5 Chiral metamaterials 45
- 2.2.2.6 Electromagnetic Invisibility cloak 46
- 2.2.3 Radio frequency (RF) metamaterials 46
- 2.2.3.1 RF metasurfaces 46
- 2.2.3.2 Frequency selective surfaces 47
- 2.2.3.3 Tunable RF metamaterials 47
- 2.2.3.4 RF metamaterials antennas 47
- 2.2.3.5 Absorbers 48
- 2.2.3.6 Luneburg lens 48
- 2.2.3.7 RF filters 49
- 2.2.3.8 Applications 49
- 2.2.4 Terahertz metamaterials 50
- 2.2.4.1 THz metasurfaces 51
- 2.2.4.2 Quantum metamaterials 51
- 2.2.4.3 Graphene metamaterials 52
- 2.2.4.4 Flexible/wearable THz metamaterials 52
- 2.2.4.5 THz modulators 53
- 2.2.4.6 THz switches 53
- 2.2.4.7 THz absorbers 53
- 2.2.4.8 THz antennas 54
- 2.2.4.9 THz imaging components 54
- 2.2.5 Acoustic metamaterials 54
- 2.2.5.1 Sonic crystals 54
- 2.2.5.2 Acoustic metasurfaces 54
- 2.2.5.3 Locally resonant materials 55
- 2.2.5.4 Acoustic cloaks 55
- 2.2.5.5 Hyperlenses 56
- 2.2.5.6 Sonic one-way sheets 56
- 2.2.5.7 Acoustic diodes 56
- 2.2.5.8 Acoustic absorbers 56
- 2.2.5.9 Applications 57
- 2.2.6 Tunable Metamaterials 57
- 2.2.6.1 Tunable electromagnetic metamaterials 58
- 2.2.6.2 Tunable THz metamaterials 58
- 2.2.6.3 Tunable acoustic metamaterials 59
- 2.2.6.4 Tunable optical metamaterials 59
- 2.2.6.5 Applications 60
- 2.2.7 Nonlinear metamaterials 61
- 2.2.8 Self-Transforming Metamaterials 61
- 2.2.9 Topological Metamaterials 62
- 2.2.10 Materials used with metamaterials 62
- 2.2.1 Optical Metamaterials 39
- 2.3 Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 65
3 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS FOR METAMATERIALS
- 3.1 Competitive landscape 67
- 3.2 SWOT analysis 68
- 3.3 Future market outlook 69
- 3.4 Global revenues for metamaterials, by market, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 72
- 3.4.1 By end-use market 72
- 3.4.2 By region 74
- 3.5 ACOUSTICS 76
- 3.5.1 Market drivers and trends 76
- 3.5.2 Applications 77
- 3.5.2.1 Sound insulation 77
- 3.5.2.2 Vibration dampers 79
- 3.5.3 Market assessment 80
- 3.5.4 Global revenues 2017-2034 80
- 3.6 COMMUNICATIONS 83
- 3.6.1 Market drivers and trends 83
- 3.6.2 Applications 83
- 3.6.2.1 Wireless Networks 83
- 3.6.2.2 Fiber Optic Communications 89
- 3.6.2.3 Satellite Communications 90
- 3.6.2.4 Thermal management 90
- 3.6.3 Global revenues 2017-2034 92
- 3.7 AUTOMOTIVE 94
- 3.7.1 Market drivers and trends 94
- 3.7.2 Applications 94
- 3.7.2.1 Radar and sensors 94
- 3.7.2.2 Autonomous vehicles 96
- 3.7.2.3 Anti-reflective plastics 96
- 3.7.3 Market assessment 97
- 3.7.4 Global revenues 2017-2034 99
- 3.8 AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY 101
- 3.8.1 Market drivers and trends 101
- 3.8.2 Applications 102
- 3.8.2.1 Stealth technology 102
- 3.8.2.2 Radar 102
- 3.8.2.3 Optical sensors 104
- 3.8.2.4 Security screening 105
- 3.8.2.5 Composites 106
- 3.8.2.6 Windscreen films 107
- 3.8.2.7 Protective eyewear for pilots 108
- 3.8.2.8 EMI and RFI shielding 108
- 3.8.2.9 Thermal management 109
- 3.8.3 Market assessment 109
- 3.8.4 Global revenues 2017-2034 111
- 3.9 COATINGS AND FILMS 113
- 3.9.1 Market drivers and trends 113
- 3.9.2 Applications 114
- 3.9.2.1 Cooling films 114
- 3.9.2.2 Anti-reflection surfaces 115
- 3.9.2.3 Optical solar reflection coatings 115
- 3.9.3 Market assessment 116
- 3.9.4 Global revenues 2017-2034 117
- 3.10 PHOTOVOLTAICS 119
- 3.10.1 Market drivers and trends 119
- 3.10.2 Applications 119
- 3.10.2.1 Solar-thermal absorber 119
- 3.10.2.2 Coatings 120
- 3.10.3 Global revenues 2017-2034 121
- 3.11 MEDICAL IMAGING 123
- 3.11.1 Market drivers and trends 123
- 3.11.2 Applications 123
- 3.11.2.1 MRI imaging 123
- 3.11.3 Global revenues 2017-2034 125
- 3.12 DISPLAYS 127
- 3.12.1 Market drivers and trends 127
- 3.12.2 Applications 127
- 3.12.2.1 Holographic displays 127
- 3.12.2.2 AR/VR 128
- 3.12.2.3 Multiview displays 129
- 3.12.2.4 Stretchable displays 129
- 3.12.2.5 Soft materials 130
- 3.12.2.6 Anti-reflection coatings 132
4 COMPANY PROFILES (66 companies)
5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 193
- 5.1 Report scope 193
- 5.2 Research methodology 193
6 REFERENCES 195
List of Tables
- Table 1. Types of metamaterials and their properties. 18
- Table 2. Market summary for metamaterials. 19
- Table 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2034 (Millions USD), Conservative estimate. 21
- Table 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 24
- Table 5. Market opportunity assessment matrix for metamaterials and metasurfaces applications. 26
- Table 6. Investment funding in metamaterials and metasurfaces companies. 28
- Table 7. Market and technology challenges in metamaterials and metasurfaces. 29
- Table 8. Metamaterials and metasurfaces industry developments 2020-2023. 30
- Table 9. Comparison of types of metamaterials-frequency ranges, key characteristics, and applications. 38
- Table 10. Optical Metamaterial Applications. 43
- Table 11. Applications of radio frequency metamaterials. 49
- Table 12. Applications of acoustic metamaterials. 57
- Table 13. Types of tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 58
- Table 14. Tunable acoustic metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 59
- Table 15. Types of tunable optical metamaterials and their tuning mechanisms. 59
- Table 16. Markets and applications for tunable metamaterials. 60
- Table 17. Types of self-transforming metamaterials and their transformation mechanisms. 62
- Table 18. Key materials used with different types of metamaterials. 63
- Table 19. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Examples. 65
- Table 20. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 72
- Table 21. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 74
- Table 22. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in sound insulation-market drivers and trends. 76
- Table 23. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics. 80
- Table 24. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials in acoustics. 80
- Table 25. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 81
- Table 26: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in electronics and communications-market drivers and trends. 83
- Table 27. Unmet need, metamaterial solution and markets. 86
- Table 28. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications. 91
- Table 29. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 92
- Table 30. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in the automotive sector-market drivers and trends. 94
- Table 31. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive. 97
- Table 32. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive. 98
- Table 33. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 99
- Table 34. Metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence and security-market drivers and trends. 101
- Table 35. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security. 108
- Table 36. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in aerospace, defence & security. 109
- Table 37. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 110
- Table 38. Metamaterials in coatings and films-market drivers and trends. 112
- Table 39. Applications of metamaterials in coatings and thin films. 113
- Table 40. Market assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films. 115
- Table 41. Market opportunity assessment for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films. 115
- Table 42. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 116
- Table 43: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in photovoltaics-market drivers and trends. 117
- Table 44. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 120
- Table 45: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging-drivers and trends. 121
- Table 46. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 123
- Table 47: Metamaterials and metasurfaces in touch screens and displays-drivers and trends. 125
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Classification of metamaterials based on functionalities. 17
- Figure 2. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, total, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 20
- Figure 3. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by market, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 22
- Figure 4. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 23
- Figure 5. Metamaterials example structures. 32
- Figure 6. Metamaterial schematic versus conventional materials. 33
- Figure 7. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of several metalens antenna forms. 35
- Figure 8. Transparent and flexible metamaterial film developed by Sekishi Chemical. 36
- Figure 9. Invisibility cloak. 41
- Figure 10. Electromagnetic metamaterial. 44
- Figure 11. Schematic of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure. 45
- Figure 12. Schematic of chiral metamaterials. 46
- Figure 13. Metamaterial antenna. 48
- Figure 14. Terahertz metamaterials. 50
- Figure 15. Schematic of the quantum plasmonic metamaterial. 51
- Figure 16. Properties and applications of graphene metamaterials. 52
- Figure 17. Nonlinear metamaterials- 400-nm thick nonlinear mirror that reflects frequency-doubled output using input light intensity as small as that of a laser pointer. 61
- Figure 18. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for metamaterials and metasurfaces. 66
- Figure 19. SWOT analysis: metamaterials market. 68
- Figure 20. Global revenues for metamaterials, by end-use market, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 73
- Figure 21. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces, by region, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 74
- Figure 22. Prototype metamaterial device used in acoustic sound insulation. 77
- Figure 23. Metamaterials installed in HVAC sound insulation the Hotel Madera Hong Kong. 78
- Figure 24. Robotic metamaterial device for seismic-induced vibration mitigation. 79
- Figure 25. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in acoustics, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 81
- Figure 26. Wireless charging technology prototype. 86
- Figure 27. Flat-panel satellite antenna (top) and antenna mounted on a vehicle (bottom). 88
- Figure 28. META Transparent Window Film. 89
- Figure 29. Radi-cool metamaterial film. 91
- Figure 30. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in communications, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 92
- Figure 31. Metamaterials in automotive applications. 95
- Figure 32. Lumotive advanced beam steering concept. 95
- Figure 33. Illustration of EchoDrive operation. 96
- Figure 34. Anti-reflective metamaterials plastic. 97
- Figure 35. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in automotive, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 99
- Figure 36. Metamaterials invisibility cloak for microwave frequencies. 102
- Figure 37. Metamaterials radar antenna. 103
- Figure 38. Metamaterials radar array. 104
- Figure 39. Evolv Edge visitor screening solution. 105
- Figure 40. Lightweight metamaterial microlattice. 106
- Figure 41. metaAIR eyewear. 107
- Figure 42. Global revenues for metamaterials in aerospace, defence & security, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 110
- Figure 43. Schematic of dry-cooling technology. 114
- Figure 44. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in coatings and films, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 116
- Figure 45. Metamaterial solar coating. 119
- Figure 46. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in solar, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 120
- Figure 47. A patient in MRI scan modified by metasurface. 122
- Figure 48. Global revenues for metamaterials and metasurfaces in medical imaging, 2017-2034 (Millions USD). 123
- Figure 49. Stretchable hologram. 128
- Figure 50. Design concepts of soft mechanical metamaterials with large negative swelling ratios and tunable stress-strain curves. 129
- Figure 51. Anywaves antenna products. CubeSat S-band antenna, CubeSat X-band antenna and UAV cellular antenna. 133
- Figure 52. Brelyon monitor. 134
- Figure 53. RadarZero. 136
- Figure 54. Schematic of MESA System. 137
- Figure 55. EchoGuard Radar System. 138
- Figure 56. Edgehog Advanced Technologies Omnidirectional anti-reflective coating. 139
- Figure 57. 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. 140
- Figure 58. Commercial application of Emrod technology. 141
- Figure 59. Evolv Edge screening system. 142
- Figure 60. FM/R technology. 145
- Figure 61. Metablade antenna. 146
- Figure 62. MTenna flat panel antenna. 151
- Figure 63. Kymeta u8 antenna installed on a vehicle. 152
- Figure 64. LIDAR system for autonomous vehicles. 155
- Figure 65. Light-control metasurface beam-steering chips. 156
- Figure 66. Metamaterials film. 157
- Figure 67. Metaboard wireless charger. 158
- Figure 68. Orion dot pattern projector. 160
- Figure 69. A 12-inch wafer made using standard semiconductor processes contains thousands of metasurface optics. 161
- Figure 70. metaAIR. 163
- Figure 71. Nissan acoustic metamaterial. 172
- Figure 72. Metamaterial structure used to control thermal emission. 180
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