Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Application (Energy Storage, Chemical Catalysis, Ion Screening, and Others), By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, valued at USD 0.27 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.38% to reach USD 0.35 Billion by 2030. Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) denotes a class of carbon materials distinguished by their highly ordered, regular pore structures and substantial surface areas. These properties render LOPC valuable across diverse applications including energy storage, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Key market growth drivers include the escalating demand for sustainable energy storage systems, particularly for advanced batteries and supercapacitors.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 0.27 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 0.35 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.38%
Fastest Growing Segment	Energy Storage
Largest Market	Europe

Key Market Drivers

The Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market is significantly propelled by the surging demand for advanced energy storage systems, driven by the electrification of transportation and the expansion of renewable energy integration. LOPC materials offer superior properties such as high surface area and controlled pore structures critical for enhancing the performance of next-generation batteries and supercapacitors. This imperative is evident in the automotive sector, where, according to an IEA report, in 2023, the deployment of batteries for electric vehicles grew by 40 percent with approximately 14 million new electric vehicles manufactured. Concurrently, the rising adoption of lightweight material applications acts as another pivotal market driver. Industries such as automotive and aerospace increasingly seek materials that offer an optimal strength-to-weight ratio to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Carbon fiber composites, a category benefiting from advancements in porous carbon structures, are integral to these efforts.

Key Market Challenges

The primary challenging factor for the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market is its high production costs. This elevated cost structure directly impedes the widespread adoption and commercialization of LOPC materials, particularly in sectors highly sensitive to pricing. While LOPC offers superior performance characteristics critical for next-generation applications, its manufacturing expenses often render it less competitive against more established or rapidly cost-optimized materials. For instance, in the energy storage sector, a key application area for LOPC, the cost of competing lithium-ion battery storage devices saw a significant reduction, falling to less than $200 per kWh in 2023 from approximately $800 per kWh in 2013, according to the International Energy Agency. This demonstrates the aggressive cost-down pressures present in markets where LOPC seeks to gain traction.

Key Market Trends

Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon is increasingly significant in advanced separation and filtration, utilizing tunable pore sizes and high surface areas for superior selectivity. The global demand for cleaner water and efficient industrial processes propels this trend. According to the International Desalination Association (IDA) in their 2024 yearbook, global installed desalination capacity surpassed 120 million cubic meters per day in 2023, highlighting the critical need for advanced membrane technologies. LOPC-based membranes offer enhanced fouling resistance and high flux for critical applications.

Key Market Players

Applied Materials, Inc.
BASF SE
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
Cabot Corporation
Zeolyst International
Albemarle Corporation
Calgon Carbon Corporation
Entegris, Inc.
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, By Application:

Energy Storage
Chemical Catalysis
Ion Screening
Others

Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, By Region:

Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Application (Energy Storage, Chemical Catalysis, Ion Screening, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Region
- 5.2.3. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Application
- 6.2.2. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Application

7. Europe Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Application
- 7.2.2. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Application
- 8.2.2. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Application
- 9.2.2. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Application

10. South America Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Application
- 10.2.2. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Applied Materials, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. BASF SE
15.3. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
15.4. Cabot Corporation
15.5. Zeolyst International
15.6. Albemarle Corporation
15.7. Calgon Carbon Corporation
15.8. Entegris, Inc.
15.9. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.