Global Smart Materials Market | Traditional materials and structures

Traditional materials and structures are designed for certain performance requirements such as bearing loads, reacting to speed and movement and lifespan. They are generally unable to modify their specifications if their environment changes.

Smart materials however can adapt and survive in demanding and unpredictable environments and maintain their performance. The last decade has seen a huge growth in the market for smart materials and structures as manufacturers seek solutions to regulatory and consumer requirements in aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction etc. industries. Smart materials are able to detect and respond to any number of changes (e.g. pressure, temperature, electric and magnetic fields, chemicals etc.) and respond accordingly before reverting to their original state. This 200 page report highlights the latest innovations and products in the Smart Materials market, developed by large companies, research institutes, university groups and start-ups. Report contents include:

Technology and materials analysis: Piezoelectric, photochromic, thermochromic, electrochromic, shape memory, smart fluids, self-healing, thermo and ph-responsive polymers, Magnetocaloric, Poly (ionic liquid)s, Metal–organic frameworks, shape memory
Market analysis: Analysis of end user markets for smart materials:
- Buildings, windows and glass.
- Aerospace.
- Smart coatings.
- Automotive.
- Energy harvesting.
- Sensors.
- Textiles.
- Electronics.
- Healthcare.

Market revenues forecasts: Detailed forecasts of the Smart Materials sector, by end user markets (revenues $ millions), to 2027.
Producer profiles: Smart materials product developer profiles (Profiles of >150 companies).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY………………………………………………… 18

1.1 Market opportunity analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
1.2 Market challenges rating system……………………………………………………………………………………. 21

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………. 23

3 TYPES OF SMART MATERIALS……………………………………………… 26

3.1 Traditional versus smart…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
3.2 What is a smart material?………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
3.3 Stimuli…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
3.4 Types-Active and passive………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
3.5 PIEZOELECTRIC SMART MATERIALS………………………………………………………………………… 28
- 3.5.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
- 3.5.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
3.6 PHOTOCHROMIC………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
- 3.6.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
- 3.6.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
3.7 THERMOCHROMIC………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
- 3.7.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
- 3.7.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
3.8 ELECTROCHROMIC……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
- 3.8.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
- 3.8.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
3.9 SHAPE MEMORY MATERIALS…………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
- 3.9.1 Alloys……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
- 3.9.2 Polymers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
- 3.9.3 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
3.10 SMART FLUIDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
- 3.10.1 Ferrofluids………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
  - 3.10.1.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
  - 3.10.1.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
- 3.10.2 Electro-Rheological (ER) fluids………………………………………………………………………….. 43
  - 3.10.2.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43
  - 3.10.2.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43
- 3.10.3 Magnetorheological fluids (MRFs)……………………………………………………………………… 45
  - 3.10.3.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45
  - 3.10.3.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45
3.11 SELF-HEALING MATERIALS……………………………………………………………………………………. 47
- 3.11.1 Polyurethane clear coats……………………………………………………………………………………. 47
  - 3.11.1.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47
  - 3.11.1.2 Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
- 3.11.2 Micro-Nanocapsules………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
  - 3.11.2.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47
  - 3.11.2.2 Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48
- 3.11.3 Microvascular networks……………………………………………………………………………………… 49
  - 3.11.3.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
  - 3.11.3.2 Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
- 3.11.4 Reversible polymers…………………………………………………………………………………………… 49
  - 3.11.4.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
  - 3.11.4.2 Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
- 3.11.5 Click polymerization…………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
  - 3.11.5.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50
  - 3.11.5.2 Markets………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
- 3.11.6 Carbon nanotubes……………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
  - 3.11.6.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50
- 3.11.7 Graphene and other 2D materials……………………………………………………………………… 52
  - 3.11.7.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 52
- 3.11.8 Polyampholyte hydrogels…………………………………………………………………………………… 54
  - 3.11.8.1 Properties………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 54
3.12 THERMO AND PH-RESPONSIVE POLYMERS………………………………………………………… 55
- 3.12.1 Properties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
- 3.12.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55
3.13 MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIALS……………………………………………………………………………. 56
- 3.13.1 Properties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 56
- 3.13.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 56
3.14 POLY(IONIC) LIQUID)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
- 3.14.1 Properties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
- 3.14.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
3.15 METAL–ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) COATINGS……………………………………………… 58
- 3.15.1 Properties…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
- 3.15.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 58
3.16 SHAPE MEMORY……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60

4 MARKET ANALYSIS FOR SMART MATERIALS……………………….. 62

4.1 AEROSPACE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 62
- 4.1.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 62
- 4.1.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64
  - 4.1.2.1 Smart thermal protection……………………………………………………………………………….. 66
  - 4.1.2.2 Smart icing prevention coatings…………………………………………………………………….. 66
  - 4.1.2.3 Smart conductive and anti-static coatings……………………………………………………… 66
  - 4.1.2.4 Smart corrosion-resistant coatings………………………………………………………………… 67
  - 4.1.2.5 Smart windows………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
  - 4.1.2.6 Self-healing……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
- 4.1.3 Global market size and opportunity………………………………………………………………………… 68
- 4.1.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 70
4.2 AUTOMOTIVE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 80
- 4.2.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80
- 4.2.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 81
  - 4.2.2.1 Coatings………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 82
  - 4.2.2.2 Smart windows and mirrors……………………………………………………………………………. 85
  - 4.2.2.3 Smart composites………………………………………………………………………………………….. 87
- 4.2.3 Global market size and opportunity………………………………………………………………………… 87
- 4.2.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 90
4.3 BUILDINGS, WINDOWS AND GLASS…………………………………………………………………………… 97
4.3.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 97
4.3.2 Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 99
- 4.3.2.1 Smart cities………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 100
- 4.3.2.2 Smart windows and glass……………………………………………………………………………. 101
- 4.3.2.3 Nanomaterials in smart glass………………………………………………………………………. 105
- 4.3.2.4 Construction coatings………………………………………………………………………………….. 107
4.3.3 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………… 107
4.3.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 110
4.4 COATINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 125
- 4.4.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 125
- 4.4.2 Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 126
  - 4.4.2.1 Anti-corrosion smart coatings………………………………………………………………………. 126
  - 4.4.2.2 Anti-icing smart coatings……………………………………………………………………………… 131
  - 4.4.2.3 Anti-fouling and easy-to-clean smart coatings……………………………………………… 135
  - 4.4.2.4 Anti-microbial smart coatings………………………………………………………………………. 137
  - 4.4.2.5 Hydrophobic smart coatings………………………………………………………………………… 141
  - 4.4.2.6 Superhydrophobic smart coatings……………………………………………………………….. 143
  - 4.4.2.7 Oleophobic and omniphobic smart coatings………………………………………………… 144
- 4.4.3 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………… 148
- 4.4.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 150
4.5 ENERGY HARVESTING………………………………………………………………………………………………. 166
- - 4.5.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 166
  - 4.5.2 Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 166
  - 4.5.3 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………… 166
  - 4.5.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 168

4.6 SENSORS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 172
- 4.6.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 172
- 4.6.2 Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 172
- 4.6.3 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………… 172
- 4.6.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 174
4.7 TEXTILES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 180
- 4.7.1 Market drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 180
- 4.7.2 Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 180
- 4.7.3 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………………… 181
- 4.7.4 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 183
4.8 OTHER MARKETS………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 189
- 4.8.1 Electronics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 189
  - 4.8.1.1 Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 189
  - 4.8.1.2 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………… 192
  - 4.8.1.3 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 193
- 4.8.2 Healthcare……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 193
  - 4.8.2.1 Applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 193
  - 4.8.2.2 Global market size and opportunity……………………………………………………………… 194
  - 4.8.2.3 Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 194

5 REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………….. 196

TABLES

Table 1 Market drivers for smart materials………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Table 2 Piezoelectric smart materials applications by market…………………………………………………….. 29
Table 3 Photochromic smart materials applications by market…………………………………………………… 30
Table 4: Thermochromic smart materials markets and applications…………………………………………… 32
Table 5 Electrochromic smart materials applications by market…………………………………………………. 35
Table 6 Shape memory smart materials applications by market…………………………………………………. 40
Table 7 Ferrofluid smart materials applications by market………………………………………………………….. 42
Table 8 Electro-Rheological (ER) fluids smart materials applications by market………………………… 43
Table 9 Magnetorheological fluids applications by market………………………………………………………….. 45
Table 10: Properties of graphene……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 53
Table 11 Thermo and ph-responsive smart materials applications by market…………………………….. 55
Table 12 Magnetocaloric smart materials applications by market………………………………………………. 56
Table 13: Applications of poly (ionic liquid)…………………………………………………………………………………. 57
Table 14: Applications of MOF……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 58
Table 15: Market drivers and trends for smart materials in the aerospace industry……………………. 62
Table 16: Types of smart materials utilized in aerospace and application………………………………….. 64
Table 17: Market size for smart materials in aerospace……………………………………………………………… 68
Table 18: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in aerospace………………………………. 68
Table 19: Market drivers for smart coatings in the automotive industry………………………………………. 80
Table 20 Applications of smart materials in automotive……………………………………………………………… 81
Table 21: Smart coatings applied in the automotive industry……………………………………………………… 82
Table 22: Technologies for smart windows and mirrors in automobiles……………………………………… 86
Table 23: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in automotive………………. 87
Table 24 Market drivers for smart materials in buildings, windows and glass…………………………….. 97
Table 25:Smart materials in buildings, windows and glass…………………………………………………………. 99
Table 26 Types of smart windows and glass…………………………………………………………………………….. 101
Table 27: Technologies for smart windows in buildings……………………………………………………………. 103
Table 28: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in buildings, windows and glass…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 107
Table 29: Cross-section of Electro Kinetic Film………………………………………………………………………… 112
Table 30 Market drivers for smart materials in coatings……………………………………………………………. 125
Table 31 Market drivers for smart materials in coatings……………………………………………………………. 126
Table 32: Anti-corrosion smart coatings-Advanced materials used, principles, properties and applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 126
Table 33: Anti-corrosion smart coatings markets and applications…………………………………………… 130
Table 34: Anti-icing smart coatings-Advanced materials used, principles, properties, applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 131
Table 35: Anti-icing smart coatings-Markets and applications………………………………………………….. 134
Table 36: Anti-fouling and easy-to-clean smart coatings-Advanced materials used, principles, properties and applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 135
Table 37: Anti-fouling and easy-to-clean smart coatings markets and applications………………….. 136
Table 38: Anti-microbial smart coatings-Advanced materials used, principles, properties and applications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 137
Table 39: Anti-microbial nanocoatings markets and applications……………………………………………… 139
Table 40: Contact angles of hydrophilic, super hydrophilic, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 142
Table 41: Superhydrophobic coatings-Markets and applications……………………………………………… 143
Table 42: Applications of oleophobic & omniphobic coatings……………………………………………………. 147
Table 43: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in coatings………………… 148
Table 44: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in coatings……………………………….. 149
Table 45 Applications of smart materials in energy harvesting…………………………………………………. 166
Table 46: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in energy harvesting…. 166
Table 47 Types of smart sensors……………………………………………………………………………………………… 172
Table 48: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in sensors…………………. 172
Table 49 Types of smart textiles……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 180
Table 50: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in textiles…………………… 181
Table 51 Applications of smart materials in electronics…………………………………………………………….. 191
Table 52: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in electronics……………. 192
Table 53 Applications of smart materials in healthcare…………………………………………………………….. 193
Table 54: Addressable market size and opportunity for smart materials in healthcare……………… 194

FIGURES

Figure 1: Micro/nano capsules incorporated within a coating matrix…………………………………………… 26
Figure 2: Typical smart materials and associated stimulus response…………………………………………. 28
Figure 3: Thermochromic smart windows schematic………………………………………………………………….. 31
Figure 4: Vertical insulated glass unit for a Suntuitive® thermochromic window………………………… 32
Figure 5 Electrochromic smart glass schematic………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Figure 6 Alteos Interactive Window Systems……………………………………………………………………………… 36
Figure 7: Examples of electrochromic smart windows each in fully coloured (left) and bleached state (right)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
Figure 8: Schematic of the self-healing concept using microcapsules with a healing agent inside. 48
Figure 9: Schematic of single-walled carbon nanotube………………………………………………………………. 52
Figure 10: Potential addressable market for smart materials in aerospace………………………………… 69
Figure 11: Revenues for smart materials in aerospace 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70
Figure 12: Nissan Scratch Shield……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85
Figure 13 Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in automotive……………………………… 88
Figure 14: Potential addressable market for smart materials in the automotive sector……………….. 89
Figure 15: Revenues for smart materials in automotive 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 89
Figure 16: Nanocrystal smart glass that can switch between fully transparent, heat-blocking, and light-and-heat-blocking modes……………………………………………………………………………………………. 106
Figure 17: Potential addressable market for smart materials in buildings, windows and glass…. 108
Figure 18: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in buildings, windows and glass. 109
Figure 19: Revenues for smart coatings in buildings, windows and glass 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD……………………………………………………………………………………………… 109
Figure 20: CoverLight by Chromogenics…………………………………………………………………………………… 111
Figure 21: Schematic of the blistering and delamination mechanism……………………………………….. 126
Figure 22: 2000-hour salt fog results for Teslan nanocoatings………………………………………………… 129
Figure 23: AnCatt proprietary polyaniline nanodispersion and coating structure………………………. 129
Figure 24: Schematic of anti-corrosion via superhydrophobic surface……………………………………… 130
Figure 25: Carbon nanotube based anti-icing/de-icing device………………………………………………….. 132
Figure 26: Nanocoated surface in comparison to existing surfaces………………………………………….. 133
Figure 27: CNT anti-icing nanocoating……………………………………………………………………………………… 134
Figure 28: NANOMYTE® SuperAi, a Durable Anti-ice Coating………………………………………………… 134
Figure 29: (a) Water drops on a lotus leaf………………………………………………………………………………… 141
Figure 30: A schematic of (a) water droplet on normal hydrophobic surface with contact angle greater than 90° and (b) water droplet on a superhydrophobic surface with a contact angle > 150°……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 143
Figure 31: Contact angle on superhydrophobic coated surface………………………………………………… 144
Figure 32: SLIPS repellent coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………. 146
Figure 33: Omniphobic coatings……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 147
Figure 34: Potential addressable market for smart materials in coatings………………………………….. 149
Figure 35: Revenues for smart coatings in coatings 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 150
Figure 36: Potential addressable market for smart materials in energy harvesting…………………… 167
Figure 37: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in energy harvesting……………….. 167
Figure 38: Revenues for smart coatings in energy harvesting 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 168
Figure 39: Potential addressable market for smart materials in sensors…………………………………… 173
Figure 40: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in sensors……………………………….. 173
Figure 41: Revenues for smart coatings in sensors 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 174
Figure 42: Potential addressable market for smart materials in textiles……………………………………. 181
Figure 43: Market opportunity assessment for smart materials in textiles………………………………… 182
Figure 44: Revenues for smart coatings in textiles 2015-2027, high and conservative estimates, USD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 182
Figure 45: Self-healing dielectric material for wearable electronics………………………………………….. 190
Figure 46: Self-healing patent schematic………………………………………………………………………………….. 190
Figure 47: Self-healing coating on glass…………………………………………………………………………………… 191
Figure 48: Self-healing glass developed at the University of Tokyo………………………………………….. 191

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