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Global Markets and Technologies for Nanofibers

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  • 199 Pages
  • March 2022
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 4733527
This report provides an updated review of nanofiber technologies, including their materials and production processes, and identifies current and emerging applications. The publisher delineates the current market status for nanofiber-based products, defines trends and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The market is analyzed based on material, application, and region. Technological issues, including key events and the latest developments, will also be discussed. The report will include detailed analysis of key trends and opportunities that affect the market’s growth. It will also analyze the major challenges faced by nanofiber manufacturers and end user. A separate section on current and emerging technologies will provide detailed descriptions of the recent and emerging nanofiber applications in various sectors. The report will also have a separate section highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the nanofiber market at the global level. The section will include the COVID-19 impact on nanofiber supply and demand, price impact and various strategic decisions taken by governments to boost the market. The market sizes and estimations are provided in terms of value ($ millions), considering 2020 as base year, and a market forecast will be given from 2021 to 2026. Regional market sizes, with respect to material types and applications, will also be provided. The impact of COVID-19 will be considered while estimating market sizes.



Report Includes


  • 53 data tables and 66 additional tables
  • An up-to-date review and analysis of the global markets for nanofiber technologies
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020, estimates for 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
  • Evaluation and forecast the global nanofibers market size, projected growth trends, and corresponding market share analysis by material, application, and region
  • Highlights of the upcoming market opportunities and areas of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments
  • Review of the current market status for nanofiber-based products, technological issues, supply chain analysis, competitive scenario, and COVID-19 implications on nanofibers market at the global level
  • Description of the recently issued U.S patents across each major category, with a summary of patents related to nanofiber materials, fabrication methods, and applications
  • Key merger and acquisition deals, development of commercially viable nanofiber products and technologies, and other strategic alliances within the industry
  • Company profiles of the leading global players, including Asahi Kasei Corp., Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Donaldson Co. Inc., Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Showa Denko K.K., and Toray Industries Inc
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Nanofibers Market

What is the estimated value of the Global Nanofibers Market?

The Global Nanofibers Market was estimated to be valued at $2.2 Billion in 2021.

What is the growth rate of the Global Nanofibers Market?

The growth rate of the Global Nanofibers Market is 25.1%, with an estimated value of $6.7 Billion by 2026.

What is the forecasted size of the Global Nanofibers Market?

The Global Nanofibers Market is estimated to be worth $6.7 Billion by 2026.

Who are the key companies in the Global Nanofibers Market?

Key companies in the Global Nanofibers Market include Abalioglu Holding A.S., Acs Material, Argonide Corp., Asahi Kasei Corp., Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Donaldson Co. Inc., Espin Technologies Inc., Hollingsworth & Vose, Inmed LLC and Lime.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Market Definition
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing this Study
  • Intended Audience
  • Scope of Report
  • Methodology and Information Sources
  • What's New in this Report?
  • Market Breakdown
  • Analyst's Credentials
  • Publisher Custom Research
  • Related Bcc Research Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • Nanomaterials and Nanofibers
  • Nanotechnology Industry
  • Milestones in the History of Nanofibers and Recent Events
  • Current and Emerging Nanofiber Applications
  • Electronics and Optoelectronics
  • Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental
  • Sensors and Instrumentation
  • Energy
  • Life Science
  • Transportation
  • Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
  • Consumer
  • Defense and Security
  • Other Applications
  • Market Dynamics
  • Drivers and Opportunities
  • Challenges
  • Impact of Covid-19 on the Nanofiber Market
  • Introduction
  • Impact on Demand
  • Impact on Supply
  • Conclusion

Chapter 4 Technology and Production Methods
  • Introduction
  • Nanofiber Materials
  • Trends Related to Polymeric Nanofibers
  • Trends Related to Composite Nanofibers
  • Trends Related to Other Materials
  • Production Methods
  • Pressure-Infusion-Gyration
  • Cryoelectrospinning
  • Ion Implantation
  • Organic-Inorganic Nanofibers by Glass Fiber Cone Pulling
  • Cellulose Nanofibers by Oxidation
  • Other Methods
  • Technological Developments, 2016 to Present
  • Bionic Cochlea Based on Piezoelectric Nanowires
  • Retinal Prosthesis Based on Silicon Nanowires
  • Ceramic Nanofiber Sponges
  • Production of Nanofiber Through Carbon Dioxide Capture
  • Tissue Factor-Targeted Nanofibers
  • Cellulose Nanofibers for Virus Separation
  • Centrifugal Multi-Spun Nanofibers to Produce Covid-19 Masks
  • Other Relevant Research and Development Activities

Chapter 5 Global Nanofiber Market, by Application
  • Analysis Outline
  • Historic Market Summary
  • Market Forecast
  • Market Growth Trends
  • Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental
  • Life Science
  • Energy
  • Consumer
  • Electronics and Optoelectronics
  • Transportation
  • Sensors and Other Applications
  • Technological Trends
  • Roll-To-Roll Processes
  • Portable Nanofiber Fabrication Equipment
  • Wearable Electronics
  • Coated Nanofibers

Chapter 6 Global Nanofiber Market, by Material Type
  • Analysis Outline
  • Historic Market Summary
  • Market Forecast
  • Nanofiber Material Types
  • Polymer-Based Nanofibers
  • Carbon-Based Nanofibers
  • Ceramic and Glass-Based Nanofibers
  • Metal- and Alloy-Based Nanofibers
  • Semiconducting-Based Nanofibers
  • Composite Nanofibers

Chapter 7 Global Nanofiber Market, by Region
  • Analysis Outline
  • Overview
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World

Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
  • Competitive Landscape: Global
  • Leading Nanofiber Product Suppliers

Chapter 9 Company Profiles
  • Abalioglu Holding A.S.
  • Acs Material
  • Argonide Corp.
  • Asahi Kasei Corp.
  • Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.
  • Donaldson Co. Inc.
  • Espin Technologies Inc.
  • Hollingsworth & Vose
  • Inmed LLC
  • Lime
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Nxtnano
  • Showa Denko K.K.
  • Spur A.S.
  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • Up Catalyst

Chapter 10 Appendix: Abbreviations
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Nanofiber Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 1: Nanofibers, Nanorods, Nanoribbons and Nanowires
Table 2: Nanotechnology Industry, 2020
Table 3: Global Nanotechnology Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 4: Technological Milestones for Nanofibers
Table 5: Nanofiber Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics
Table 6: Nanofiber Applications in the Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental Sector
Table 7: Nanofiber Applications for Sensors and Instrumentation
Table 8: Nanofiber Applications in the Energy Sector
Table 9: Nanofiber Applications in the Life Science Sector
Table 10: Nanofiber Applications in the Transportation Sector
Table 11: Nanofiber Applications for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
Table 12: Nanofiber Applications in the Consumer Sector
Table 13: Nanofiber Applications in the Defense and Security Sector
Table 14: Other Nanofiber Applications
Table 15: Nanofiber Materials, by Category, 2020
Table 16: Traditional Fabrication Methods for Nanofibers, by Material
Table 17: Other Relevant Research and Development Activities
Table 18: Global Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2018
Table 19: Global Nanofiber Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 20: Global Filtration and Separation Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 21: Global Catalyst Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 22: Global Plastic Additive Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 23: Global Wound Dressing Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 24: Global Tissue-Engineering Scaffold Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 25: Global Advanced Drug Delivery System Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 26: Global Membranes for Life Science Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 27: Global Fuel Cell Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 28: Global Battery Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 29: Global Supercapacitor Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 30: Global Thermoelectric Device Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 31: Global Photovoltaic Module Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 32: Global High-Tech Textile Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 33: Global Biodegradable Packaging Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 34: Global Absorbent and Adsorbent Article Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 35: Global MEMS and NEMS Device Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 36: Global Light-Emitting Diode Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 37: Global Laser Markets, by Type, Through 2026
Table 38: Global Aerospace Industry Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 39: Global Sensor Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 40: Global Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Market, by Sector, Through 2026
Table 41: Global Body and Vehicular Armor Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 42: Global Body and Vehicular Armor Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 43: Global Nanofiber Product Market, by Material Type, Through 2018
Table 44: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market, by Type, Through 2018
Table 45: Global Natural Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market, by Type, Through 2018
Table 46: Global Nanofiber Market, by Material Type, Through 2026
Table 47: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 48: Global Natural Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market, by Type, Through 2026
Table 49: Leading Polymer-Based Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 50: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 51: Leading Carbon-Based Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 52: Global Carbon Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 53: Leading Ceramic and Glass-Based Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 54: Global Ceramic and Glass Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 55: Leading Metal- and Alloy-Based Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 56: Global Metal- and Alloy-Based Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 57: Leading Semiconducting Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 58: Global Semiconducting Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 59: Leading Composite Nanofiber Suppliers, 2020
Table 60: Global Composite Nanofiber Product Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 61: Global Nanofiber Market, by Region, Through 2026
Table 62: North American Nanofiber Market, by Material Type, Through 2026
Table 63: North American Nanofiber Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 64: North American Nanofiber Market, by Country, Through 2026
Table 65: European Nanofiber Market, by Material Type, Through 2026
Table 66: European Nanofiber Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 67: European Nanofiber Market, by Country, Through 2026
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market, by Material Type, Through 2026
Table 69: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 70: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market, by Country, Through 2026
Table 71: Rest of the World Nanofibers Market, by Material Type, Through 2026
Table 72: Rest of the World Nanofiber Market, by Application, Through 2026
Table 73: Rest of the World Nanofiber Market, by Sub-Region, Through 2026
Table 74: Leading Nanofiber Product Suppliers, 2020
Table 75: Abalioglu Holding A.S.: Overview
Table 76: Abalioglu Holding A.S.: Product Portfolio
Table 77: Abalioglu Holding A.S.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 78: ACS Material: Overview
Table 79: ACS Material: Product Portfolio
Table 80: Argonide Corp.: Overview
Table 81: Argonide Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 82: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Company Overview
Table 83: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 84: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 85: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.: Company Overview
Table 86: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 87: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 88: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Overview
Table 89: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 90: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 91: eSpin Technologies: Overview
Table 92: eSpin Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 93: Hollingsworth & Vose: Overview
Table 94: Hollingsworth & Vose: Product Portfolio
Table 95: Inmed LLC: Overview
Table 96: Inmed LLC: Product Portfolio
Table 97: Inmed LLC: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 98: Lime: Overview
Table 99: Lime: Product Portfolio
Table 100: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Company Overview
Table 101: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 102: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 103: Nxtnano: Overview
Table 104: Nxtnano: Product Portfolio
Table 105: Showa Denko K.K.: Overview
Table 106: Showa Denko K.K.: Product Portfolio
Table 107: Showa Denko K.K.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 108: Spur A.S.: Overview
Table 109: Spur A.S.: Product Portfolio
Table 110: Teijin Ltd.: Overview
Table 111: Teijin Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 112: Teijin Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 113: Toray Industries Inc.: Overview
Table 114: Toray Industries Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 115: Toray Industries Inc.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 116: UP Catalyst: Overview
Table 117: UP Catalyst: Product Portfolio
Table 118: Abbreviations Used in This Report
List of Figures
Figure A: Research Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure B: Research Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Summary Figure: Global Nanofiber Market, by Region, 2020–2026
Figure 1: Global Nanotechnology Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 2: Global Patent Applications and Patents Issued Related to Nanofibers, 1990–2017
Figure 3: Nanofiber-Based Face Mask Companies
Figure 4: Main Nanofiber Applications
Figure 5: Global Nanofiber in Biomedical Industry Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 6: Global Printed and Flexible Industry Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 7: Crude Oil Prices, January 2021–December 2021
Figure 8: COVID-19 Impact on the Nanofiber Market
Figure 9: Schematic View of the Electrospinning Process
Figure 10: Nanofiber Applications
Figure 11: Global Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2018
Figure 12: Global Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 13: Global Filtration and Separation Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 14: Global Membrane Market Share, by Region, 2026
Figure 15: Global Catalyst Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 16: Global Plastic Additive Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 17: Global Wound Dressing Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 18: Global Tissue-Engineering Scaffold Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 19: Global Advanced Drug Delivery System Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 20: Global Membranes for Life Science Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 21: Global Fuel Cell Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 22: Global Battery Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 23: Global Supercapacitor Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 24: Global Thermoelectric Device Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 25: Global Photovoltaic Module Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 26: Global High-Tech Textile Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 27: Global Biodegradable Packaging Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 28: Global Absorbent and Adsorbent Article Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 29: Global MEMS and NEMS Device Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 30: Global Light-Emitting Diode Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 31: Global Laser Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 32: Global Aerospace Industry Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 33: Global Sensor Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 34: Global Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Market Share, by Sector, 2020
Figure 35: Global Body and Vehicular Armor Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 36: Global Body and Vehicular Armor Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 37: Global Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Material Type, 2018
Figure 38: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Type, 2018
Figure 39: Global Natural Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Type, 2018
Figure 40: Global Nanofiber Market Share, by Material Type, 2020
Figure 41: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 42: Global Natural Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Type, 2020
Figure 43: Global Polymeric Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 44: Global Carbon Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 45: Global Ceramic and Glass Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 46: Global Metal- and Alloy-Based Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 47: Global Semiconducting Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 48: Global Composite Nanofiber Product Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 49: Global Nanofiber Market Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 50: North American Nanofiber Market Share, by Material Type, 2020
Figure 51: North American Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 52: North American Nanofiber Market Share, by Country, 2020
Figure 53: European Nanofiber Market Share, by Material Type, 2020
Figure 54: European Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 55: European Nanofiber Market Share, by Country, 2020
Figure 56: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market Share, by Material Type, 2020
Figure 57: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 58: Asia-Pacific Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 59: Rest of the World Nanofiber Market Share, by Material Type, 2020
Figure 60: Rest of the World Nanofiber Market Share, by Application, 2020
Figure 61: Rest of the World Nanofiber Market Share, by Sub-Region, 2020
Figure 62: Global Nanofiber Market Share, by Company, 2020
Figure 63: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 64: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 65: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020
Figure 66: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 67: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 68: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 69: Donaldson Co. Inc.: R&D Expenditures, 2019 and 2020
Figure 70: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 71: Donaldson Co. Inc.: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020
Figure 72: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 73: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: R&D Expenditures, 2019 and 2020
Figure 74: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 75: Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 76: Showa Denko K.K.: R&D Expenditures, 2019 and 2020
Figure 77: Showa Denko K.K.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 78: Showa Denko K.K.: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020
Figure 79: Teijin Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 80: Teijin Ltd.: R&D Expenditures, 2019 and 2020
Figure 81: Teijin Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 82: Teijin Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020
Figure 83: Toray Industries Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 84: Toray Industries Inc.: R&D Expenditures, 2019 and 2020
Figure 85: Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 86: Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Share, by Geography, 2020

Executive Summary

Nanofibers are traditionally defined as cylindrical structures having an outer diameter of less than 1,000 nanometers and an aspect ratio (i.e., the ratio between length and width) greater than 50 nanometers. Several types of nanofibers have been developed:
  • Carbon
  • Ceramic
  • Glass
  • Metal and alloy
  • Organic
  • Semiconducting
  • Composite

The publisher has identified nine main industry segments where nanofibers have current and potential uses: consumer, defense and security; electronics and optoelectronics; energy; life science; mechanical, chemical and environmental; sensors and instrumentation; thermal and acoustic insulation; and transportation.

This study highlights the latest developments in nanofiber technology, including material types, fabrication processes and applications. It also offers a detailed market analysis for nanofiber-based products by segment (i.e., material, application, region), describing technical aspects and trends that will affect future market growth.

Nanofibers are used in the production of N95 masks. During the pandemic, several small companies developed masks using nanofibers. These fibers were made using a technique called “electrospinning.” Several start-up companies produced nanofibers that help to capture aerosol droplets better while providing additional breathability. Some of these manufacturers are producing millions of masks each month.

Companies Mentioned

  • Abalioglu Holding A.S.
  • Acs Material
  • Argonide Corp.
  • Asahi Kasei Corp.
  • Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.
  • Donaldson Co. Inc.
  • Espin Technologies Inc.
  • Hollingsworth & Vose
  • Inmed LLC
  • Lime
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Nxtnano
  • Showa Denko K.K.
  • Spur A.S.
  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • Up Catalyst