첨단 재료 조사 리뷰(2024년)

The global market for silicones is expected to grow from $17.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $23.3 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

The global market for smart polymers is expected to increase from $23.8 billion in 2023 to $54.5 billion by the end of 2028, with a CAGR of 18.0% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.

The global market for technical textiles is expected to grow from $213.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $284.0 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.

Research Review Scope

The advanced materials market is expanding rapidly, driven by the need for high-performance, lightweight, and sustainable materials across industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, construction, and renewable energy. Advanced materials, which include high-performance polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and specialty textiles, enabling technological innovations that improve durability, energy efficiency, and product longevity. With industries shifting toward sustainable and multifunctional materials, research and development efforts are focused on creating materials that offer enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties while reducing environmental impact.

Among the various categories within the advanced materials market, silicones, smart polymers, and technical textiles play a critical role in shaping the future of material applications. Silicones are valued for their flexibility, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. These properties make silicone essential in automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction, and consumer goods. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), 5G technology, and renewable energy solutions, demand for high-performance silicones is accelerating. Companies in the silicone market are investing in eco-friendly production methods, including bio-based silicones, improved recyclability, and reduced VOC emissions. Additionally, medical-grade silicones are witnessing strong growth due to their use in wearable medical devices, implants, and prosthetics.

Smart polymers are finding widespread applications in biomedical engineering, drug delivery systems, self-healing coatings, and flexible electronics. One of the most significant growth drivers for smart polymers is their role in biomedical applications. Innovations in controlled drug release, tissue engineering, and wound-healing materials are transforming the healthcare industry. Additionally, the development of biodegradable and recyclable smart polymers is supporting sustainability efforts in industries such as packaging, textiles, and electronics.

Technical textiles are designed for functionality rather than aesthetics, making them essential in industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and defense. These textiles offer properties such as flame resistance, conductivity, antimicrobial effects, and water repellency, making them indispensable for protective clothing, automotive interiors, filtration systems, and geotextiles for infrastructure projects. Textiles with self-cleaning, temperature-regulating, and energy-storing capabilities are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in sectors focused on sustainability and high-performance materials.

Research Reviews from BCC Research provide market professionals with concise market coverage within a specific research category. This 2024 Research Review of Advanced Material provides a sampling of the type of quantitative market information, analysis, and guidance that BCC Research has been developing since its inception in 1971 to help its customers make informed business decisions. This Research Review includes highlights and excerpts from the following reports published by BCC Research in 2024:

• AVM207B Silicones: Global Markets
• CHM139B Smart Polymers
• CHM136C Technical Textiles: Global Markets

After you survey the excerpts in this Research Review, we encourage you to follow up on these topics by checking out the full market research reports associated with each topic. BCC Research looks forward to serving your market intelligence needs in the future.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword

• Research Review Scope

Chapter 2 Silicones: Global Markets (AVM207B)

• Silicones
• Executive Summary
• Market Outlook
• Scope of Report
• Market Summary
• Market Overview of Silicones
• Market Definition
• Compounds of Silicones
• Silicone Properties
• Silicone Industrial Applications
• Market Dynamics of Silicones
• Market Driver
• Restraint
• Opportunity
• Regulatory Landscape
• Emerging Technologies and Developments
• New Technologies
• Market Segmentation Analysis
• Market Analysis of Silicones by Product Form
• Geographic Breakdown
• Market Analysis of Silicones by Region
• Sustainability in the Silicone Industry: An ESG Perspective
• Key ESG Issues in the Silicone Sector
• Silicone Industry ESG Performance Analysis
• Consumer Attitudes Toward ESG in the Silicone Market
• Concluding Remarks from BCC Research

Chapter 3 Smart Polymers (CHM139B)

• Smart Polymers
• Introduction
• Study Goals and Objectives
• Reasons for Doing This Study
• Scope of Report
• Summary and Highlights
• Market Outlook
• Market Summary
• Market Overview of Smart Polymers
• Market Definition
• Global Smart Polymers Market: Overview
• Market Dynamics of Smart Polymers
• Driver
• Challenge
• Emerging Technologies and Development
• Overview
• Current Market Trends
• Emerging Technologies
• Supply Chain Structure
• Global Smart Polymers Market by Stimuli
• Introduction
• Physical Stimuli-Responsive
• Biological Stimuli-Responsive
• Chemical Stimuli-Responsive
• Others
• Global Smart Polymers Market by Region
• Introduction
• Europe
• North America
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World
• Sustainability in Smart Polymers Industry: An ESG Perspective
• Key ESG Issues in the Smart Polymers Industry
• Smart Polymers Industry ESG Performance Analysis
• Current Status of ESG in the Smart Polymers Market
• ESG Score Analysis
• Consumer Attitudes Towards ESG in the Smart Polymers Market
• Concluding Remarks From BCC

Chapter 4 Technical Textiles: Global Markets (CHM136C)

• Technical Textiles
• Executive Summary
• Market Outlook
• Scope of Report
• Market Summary of Technical Textiles
• Market Overview of Technical Textiles
• Market Definition
• Factors Affecting the Production of Technical Textiles
• Importance of Technical Textiles
• Market Dynamics of Technical Textiles
• Driver
• Restraint
• Opportunity
• Challenge
• Regulatory Landscape
• Regulatory Bodies in the Technical Textiles Market
• Emerging Technologies and Developments
• Newest Technology
• Pricing Analysis
• Supply Chain Analysis and Logistics
• Supply Chain Analysis of the Technical Textiles Market
• Market Segmentation Analysis
• Market Analysis of Technical Textiles by Form of Material
• Geographic Breakdown
• Market Analysis of Technical Textiles by Region
• Sustainability in Technical Textiles: ESG Perspective
• Importance of ESG in the Technical Textiles Markets
• Current Status of ESG in the Technical Textiles Market
• Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
• Concluding Remarks from BCC

Chapter 5 Appendix

• Methodology
• Analyst's Credentials