Global Next-Generation Active Materials Market

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for next-generation active materials. It includes technological, economic and business evaluations of the industry and provides forecasts for global market growth. The report examines key drivers, emerging trends and technologies, and significant players and provides market estimates through 2030.

Report Scope

This report analyzes the global market for next-generation active materials, segmenting it by material, end use and region. These market segments are analyzed at the global and regional levels. The base year for this analysis is 2024 and market estimates and forecasts are given from 2025 through 2030. The market estimates are provided in terms of revenue ($ million).

Based on material, the market is segmented into:

Smart polymers.
Oxygen scavengers.
Self-healing materials.
Piezoelectric materials.
Electrochromic materials.
Graphene.
Perovskite materials.
Solid-state electrolytes.
Others (including ferroelectric, thermoelectric and anti-corrosion active materials).

Based on end use, the market is segmented into:

Healthcare.
Automotive.
Electronics and semiconductors.
Chemical and industrial.
Construction and infrastructure.
Energy and power.
Aerospace and defense.
Others (including textile, packaging and personal care).

Based on region, the market is segmented into:

North America.
Europe.
Asia-Pacific.
Rest of the World.

Report Includes

An overview and analysis of the global next generation active materials market
Analyses of global market trends, with revenue data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2029 and projections of CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the current market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by material type, end-use industry and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, including key drivers, challenges, opportunities and industry trends influencing market growth
Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces analysis, along with an overview of the global supply chain structure
Discussion of current and emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning enabled smart materials and multifunctional material systems
Analysis of the competitive landscape, including companies' market shares, strategic initiatives and positioning of key market participants
Profiles of the leading global companies

Product Code: AVM259A

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional and Emerging Markets
Conclusion

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Definition and Applications of Next-Generation Active Materials
Smart Polymers
Oxygen Scavengers
Self-Healing Materials
Piezoelectric Materials
Electrochromic Materials
Graphene
Perovskite Materials
Solid-State Electrolytes
Supply Chain Analysis
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Suppliers: High
Bargaining Power of Buyers: Moderate
Competition in the Industry: High
Threat of Substitutes: Moderate
Threat of New Entrants: Moderate

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

Overview
Market Drivers
Growing Demand for High-Performance and Multifunctional Materials
Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems
Rapid Innovation in Electronics, IoT and Smart Devices
Market Opportunities
Market Opportunity for Solid-State Batteries and Next-Generation Energy Storage
Increasing Adoption of Perovskite Solar Cells and Tandem Photovoltaics
Future Need for Smart Buildings and Adaptive Windows
Market Challenges
High Production Cost and Scalability Challenges
Regulatory and Environmental Concerns

Chapter 4 Market Segmentation Analysis

Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis by Material
Smart Polymers
Oxygen Scavengers
Self-Healing Materials
Piezoelectric Materials
Electrochromic Materials
Graphene
Perovskite Materials
Solid-State Electrolytes
Other Materials
Market Analysis by End Use
Healthcare
Automotive
Electronics and Semiconductors
Chemical and Industrial
Construction and Infrastructure
Energy and Power
Aerospace and Defense
Other End Use
Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World (RoW)

Chapter 5 Competitive Intelligence

Industry Structure
Company Initiatives and Strategic Decisions

Chapter 6 Appendix

Methodology
Information Sources
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
ARKEMA
AVIENT CORP.
BASF
CERAMTEC GMBH
EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
GREATCELL SOLAR MATERIALS
KYOCERA CORP.
NANOXPLORE INC.
OXFORD PHOTOVOLTAICS LTD.
UNIVERSAL MATTER INC.

Product Code: AVM259A

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, Through 2030
Table 2 : Global Market for Smart Polymers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 3 : Global Market for Oxygen Scavengers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 4 : Global Market for Self-Healing Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 5 : Global Market for Piezoelectric Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6 : Global Market for Electrochromic Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7 : Global Market for Graphene, by Region, Through 2030
Table 8 : Global Market for Perovskite Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 9 : Global Market for Solid-State Electrolytes, by Region, Through 2030
Table 10 : Global Market for Other Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 11 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 12 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Healthcare, by Region, Through 2030
Table 13 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Automotive, by Region, Through 2030
Table 14 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Electronics and Semiconductors, by Region, Through 2030
Table 15 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Chemical and Industrial, by Region, Through 2030
Table 16 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Construction and Infrastructure, by Region, Through 2030
Table 17 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Energy and Power, by Region, Through 2030
Table 18 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Aerospace and Defense, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials for Other End Use, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20 : Global Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Region, Through 2030
Table 21 : North American Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, Through 2030
Table 22 : North American Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, Through 2030
Table 23 : North American Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 24 : European Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, Through 2030
Table 25 : European Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, Through 2030
Table 26 : European Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 27 : Asia-Pacific Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, Through 2030
Table 28 : Asia-Pacific Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, Through 2030
Table 29 : Asia-Pacific Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 30 : RoW Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Sub-Region, Through 2030
Table 31 : RoW Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, Through 2030
Table 32 : RoW Market for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 33 : Abbreviations Used in This Report
Table 34 : Arkema: Company Snapshot
Table 35 : Arkema: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 36 : Arkema: Product Portfolio
Table 37 : Avient Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 38 : Avient Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 39 : Avient Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 40 : Avient Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2023-2025
Table 41 : BASF: Company Snapshot
Table 42 : BASF: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 43 : BASF: Product Portfolio
Table 44 : CeramTec GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 45 : CeramTec GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 46 : CeramTec GmbH: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 47 : Evonik Industries AG: Company Snapshot
Table 48 : Evonik Industries AG: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 49 : Evonik Industries AG: Product Portfolio
Table 50 : Evonik Industries AG: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 51 : Greatcell Solar Materials: Company Snapshot
Table 52 : Greatcell Solar Materials: Product Portfolio
Table 53 : Kyocera Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 54 : Kyocera Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 55 : Kyocera Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 56 : Kyocera Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 57 : NanoXplore Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 58 : NanoXplore Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 59 : NanoXplore Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 60 : Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 61 : Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 62 : Universal Matter Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 63 : Universal Matter Inc.: Product Portfolio

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 1 : Ecosystem of Supply Chain Partners: Next-Generation Active Materials
Figure 2 : Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Market for Next-Generation Active Materials
Figure 3 : Market Dynamics for the Global Next-Generation Active Materials
Figure 4 : Global Battery Electric Vehicle Demand, 2023-2035
Figure 5 : Global Annual Solid-State Battery Demand, by Application, 2030-2040
Figure 6 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, 2024
Figure 7 : Global Market Shares for Smart Polymers, by Region, 2024
Figure 8 : Global Market Shares for Oxygen Scavengers, by Region, 2024
Figure 9 : Global Market Shares for Self-Healing Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 10 : Global Market Shares for Piezoelectric Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 11 : Global Market Shares for Electrochromic Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 12 : Global Market Shares for Graphene, by Region, 2024
Figure 13 : Global Market Shares for Perovskite Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 14 : Global Market Shares for Solid-State Electrolytes, by Region, 2024
Figure 15 : Global Market Shares for Other Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 16 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, 2024
Figure 17 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Healthcare, by Region, 2024
Figure 18 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Automotive, by Region, 2024
Figure 19 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Electronics and Semiconductors, by Region, 2024
Figure 20 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Chemical and Industrial, by Region, 2024
Figure 21 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Construction and Infrastructure, by Region, 2024
Figure 22 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Energy and Power, by Region, 2024
Figure 23 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Aerospace and Defense, by Region, 2024
Figure 24 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials for Other End Use, by Region, 2024
Figure 25 : Global Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Region, 2024
Figure 26 : North American Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, 2024
Figure 27 : North American Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, 2024
Figure 28 : North American Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, 2024
Figure 29 : European Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, 2024
Figure 30 : European Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, 2024
Figure 31 : European Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, 2024
Figure 32 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Country, 2024
Figure 33 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, 2024
Figure 34 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, 2024
Figure 35 : RoW Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Sub-Region, 2024
Figure 36 : RoW Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by Material, 2024
Figure 37 : RoW Market Shares for Next-Generation Active Materials, by End Use, 2024
Figure 38 : Arkema: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 39 : Arkema: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 40 : Avient Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 41 : Avient Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 42 : BASF: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 43 : BASF: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 44 : Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 45 : Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Share, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 46 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 47 : Kyocera Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 48 : NanoXplore Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 49 : NanoXplore Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2024