Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a major challenge in the space environment, and any space-related item must be ESD resistant. This is commonly accomplished by employing conductive materials such as silver to disperse any charges that could build up and cause damage. Carbon nanotubes may build an electrical network at low concentrations because of their huge aspect ratio, making 3D printing composite products easier. CNTs can make a plastic material conductive enough to be used in space even if the composite weight is 2%. Carbon nanotubes are known for their mechanical, electrical, and thermal capabilities, making them ideal for 3D printing polymer integration. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have structural flaws that serve as nucleation sites for strong interactions with polymers, cross-linking, and functionalization. If carbon nanotubes are to be employed for increased CNT-based filaments, they must be dispersed uniformly in polymeric solutions. As a result, there is an increased focus on determining the concentration of CNTs that would surpass the percolation threshold (the transition between an insulating and conductive polymer) while maintaining 3D printing parameters. Thus, the increasing use of MWCNT in 3D printing composite material is giving rise to several key trends that will impact the MWCNTs market growth in the coming years.
Middle East & Africa Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa multiwalled carbon nanotubes market is segmented into application and country. Based on application, the market is segmented into electrically conductive polymers, structural composites, concrete additives, batteries, research and development, and others. In 2020, the batteries segment held the largest share of the Middle East & Africa multiwalled carbon nanotubes market. Based on country, the market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa contributed a substantial share in 2020.
Arkem; Klean Industries Inc.; Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.; LG Chem; Ocsial; Ossila Ltd; Raymor Industries Inc.; and Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. are among the leading companies in the Middle East & Africa multiwalled carbon nanotubes market.