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2024 Advanced Materials Research Review

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  • 143 Pages
  • April 2025
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 6053153
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.

Market Forecasts

  • 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.

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
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
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
Chapter 5 Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Analyst's Credentials
List of Tables
Table 1: Global Silicone Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 2: Silicone Uses and Applications
Table 3: Regulatory Bodies and Organizations in the Global Silicone Market
Table 4: Global Silicone Market Volume, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 5: Global Silicone Market, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 6: Global Silicone Elastomer Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 7: Global Silicone Elastomer Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 8: Global Silicone Fluids Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 9: Global Silicone Fluids Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 10: Global Silicone Resins Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 11: Global Silicone Resins Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 12: Global Silicone Gel Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 13: Global Silicone Gel Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 14: Global Silicone Other Forms Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 15: Global Silicone Other Forms Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 16: Global Silicone Market Volume, by Region, Through 2029
Table 17: Global Silicone Market, by Region, Through 2029
Table 18: North American Silicone Market Volume, by Country, Through 2029
Table 19: North American Silicone Market, by Country, Through 2029
Table 20: North American Silicone Market Volume, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 21: North American Silicone Market, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 22: North American Silicone Market Volume, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 23: North American Silicone Market, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 24: European Silicone Market Volume, by Country, Through 2029
Table 25: European Silicone Market, by Country, Through 2029
Table 26: European Silicone Market Volume, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 27: European Silicone Market, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 28: European Silicone Market Volume, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 29: European Silicone Market, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 30: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Volume, by Country, Through 2029
Table 31: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market, by Country, Through 2029
Table 32: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Volume, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 33: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 34: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Volume, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 35: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 36: Rest of the World Silicone Market Volume, by Sub-Region, Through 2029
Table 37: Rest of the World Silicone Market, by Sub-Region, Through 2029
Table 38: Rest of the World Silicone Market Volume, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 39: Rest of the World Silicone Market, by Product Form, Through 2029
Table 40: Rest of the World Silicone Market Volume, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 41: Rest of the World Silicone Market, by End Use, Through 2029
Table 42: Environmental Performance: Assesses a Company’s Effect on the Natural Environment
Table 43: Social Performance: Processes a Company’s Impact on Society and Communities.
Table 44: Governance Performance: Evaluate a Business’s Administration and Oversight Practices
Table 45: Global Smart Polymers Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 46: Global Smart Polymers Market, by Stimuli, Through 2028
Table 47: Global Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 48: Global Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 49: Global Smart Polymers Market for Thermo-Responsive Polymers in Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 50: Global Smart Polymers Market for Shape Memory Polymers in Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 51: Global Smart Polymers Market for Photo-Responsive Polymers in Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 52: Global Smart Polymers Market for Other Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 53: Global Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 54: Global Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 55: Global Smart Polymers Market for Biomolecules in Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 56: Global Smart Polymers Market for Enzymes in Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 57: Global Smart Polymers Market for Chemical Stimuli-Responsive, by Region, Through 2028
Table 58: Global Smart Polymers Market for Other Stimuli, by Region, Through 2028
Table 59: Global Smart Polymers Market, by Region, Through 2028
Table 60: European Smart Polymers Market, by Country, Through 2028
Table 61: European Smart Polymers Market, by Stimuli, Through 2028
Table 62: European Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 63: European Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 64: European Smart Polymers Market, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 65: European Smart Polymers Market, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 66: European Smart Polymers Market for Biomedical and Biotechnology, by Type, Through 2028
Table 67: North American Smart Polymers Market, by Country, Through 2028
Table 68: North American Smart Polymers Market, by Stimuli, Through 2028
Table 69: North American Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 70: North American Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 71: North American Smart Polymers Market, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 72: North American Smart Polymers Market, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 73: North American Smart Polymers Market for Biomedical and Biotechnology, by Type, Through 2028
Table 74: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market, by Country, Through 2028
Table 75: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market, by Stimuli, Through 2028
Table 76: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli, by Type, Through 2028
Table 77: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 78: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 79: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 80: Asia-Pacific Smart Polymers Market for Biomedical and Biotechnology, by Type, Through 2028
Table 81: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market, by Country, Through 2028
Table 82: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market, by Stimuli, Through 2028
Table 83: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market for Physical Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 84: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market for Biological Stimuli-Responsive, by Type, Through 2028
Table 85: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 86: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 87: Rest of the World Smart Polymers Market for Biomedical and Biotechnology, by Type, Through 2028
Table 88: Environmental Performance: Evaluation of a Company's Effect on the Natural Environment
Table 89: Social Performance: Evaluation of a Company’s Impact on Society and Communities
Table 90: Governance Performance: Evaluation of a Business's Administration and Oversight Practices
Table 91: ESG Risk Rating of Key Players in the Smart Polymers Market
Table 92: Global Market for Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 93: Factors Affecting the Production of Technical Textiles
Table 94: Top Exporters of Textiles for Technical Uses, 2022
Table 95: Regulatory Bodies in the Global Technical Textiles Market
Table 96: Global Price of Technical Textiles, 2024
Table 97: Global Price of Technical Textiles, 2023
Table 98: Global Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 99: Leading Exporters of Woven Fabric Textiles, by Country, 2022
Table 100: Global Market for Woven Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 101: Leading Exporters of Nonwoven Textiles, by Country, 2022
Table 102: Global Market for Nonwoven Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 103: Leading Exporters of Knitted Fabric Textiles, by Country, 2022
Table 104: Global Market for Knitted Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 105: Global Market for Other Form of Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 106: Global Market for Technical Textiles, by Region, Through 2029
Table 107: Asia-Pacific Market for Technical Textiles, by Country, Through 2029
Table 108: Asia-Pacific Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 109: Asia-Pacific Market for Technical Textiles, by Manufacturing Process, Through 2029
Table 110: Asia-Pacific Market for Technical Textiles, by Type of Material, Through 2029
Table 111: Asia-Pacific Market for Technical Textiles, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 112: European Market for Technical Textiles, by Country, Through 2029
Table 113: European Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 114: European Market for Technical Textiles, by Manufacturing Process, Through 2029
Table 115: European Market for Technical Textiles, by Type of Material, Through 2029
Table 116: European Market for Technical Textiles, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 117: North American Market for Technical Textiles, by Country, Through 2029
Table 118: North American Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 119: North American Market for Technical Textiles, by Manufacturing Process, Through 2029
Table 120: North American Market for Technical Textiles, by Type of Material, Through 2029
Table 121: North American Market for Technical Textiles, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 122: South American Market for Technical Textiles, by Country, Through 2029
Table 123: South American Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 124: South American Market for Technical Textiles, by Manufacturing Process, Through 2029
Table 125: South American Market for Technical Textiles, by Type of Material, Through 2029
Table 126: South American Market for Technical Textiles, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 127: Middle Eastern and African Market for Technical Textiles, by Sub-Region, Through 2029
Table 128: Middle Eastern and African Market for Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, Through 2029
Table 129: Middle Eastern and African Market for Technical Textiles, by Manufacturing Process, Through 2029
Table 130: Middle Eastern and African Market for Technical Textiles, by Type of Material, Through 2029
Table 131: Middle Eastern and African Market for Technical Textiles, by End-Use Industry, Through 2029
Table 132: ESG Environmental Issues Analysis
Table 133: Social Issues Analysis
Table 134: Governance Issues Analysis
Table 135: Score Card of ESG Scores of Companies
Table 136: Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global Silicone Market, by Region, 2023-2029
Figure 2: Global Registrations or Sales of New Vehicles, by Region, 2021-2023
Figure 3: Global Silicone Market Share, by Product Form, 2023
Figure 4: Global Silicone Elastomer Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 5: Global Silicone Fluids Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 6: Global Silicone Resins Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 7: Global Silicone Gel Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 8: Global Silicone Other Forms Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 9: Global Silicone Market Share, by Region, 2023
Figure 10: North American Silicone Market Share, by Country, 2023
Figure 11: North American Silicone Market Share, by Product Form, 2023
Figure 12: North American Silicone Market Share, by End Use, 2023
Figure 13: European Silicone Market Share, by Country, 2023
Figure 14: European Silicone Market Share, by Product Form, 2023
Figure 15: European Silicone Market Share, by End Use, 2023
Figure 16: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Share, by Country, 2023
Figure 17: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Share, by Product Form, 2023
Figure 18: Asia-Pacific Silicone Market Share, by End Use, 2023
Figure 19: Rest of the World Silicone Market Share, by Sub-Region, 2023
Figure 20: Rest of the World Silicone Market Share, by Product Form, 2023
Figure 21: Rest of the World Silicone Market Share, by End Use, 2023
Figure 22: ESG Perspective
Figure 23: Global Smart Polymers Market, by Region, 2022-2028
Figure 24: Classification of Bio-based Polymers
Figure 25: Import Price of Most Common Smart Polymers
Figure 26: Export Price of Most Common Smart Polymers
Figure 27: Smart Polymers Supply Chain Flow Chart
Figure 28: Global Smart Polymers Market Share, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 29: Global Smart Polymers Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 30: Environmental Score of Major Companies
Figure 31: Total Score of Major Companies
Figure 32: Global Market for Technical Textiles, by Region, 2023-2029
Figure 33: Supply Chain Analysis: Technical Textiles Market
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Form of Material, 2023
Figure 35: Global Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Region, 2023
Figure 36: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Country, 2023
Figure 37: European Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Country, 2023
Figure 38: North American Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Country, 2023
Figure 39: South American Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Country, 2023
Figure 40: Middle Eastern and African Market Shares of Technical Textiles, by Sub-Region, 2023
Figure 41: Overview of ESG Factors