Phase Change Materials: Technologies and Global Markets
The global phase change materials (PCM) market reached $681 million in 2015. This market is expected to increase from $810 million in 2016 to $2.0 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% for 2016-2021.
Report Includes
An overview of the global market for phase change materials (PCM), also known as latent heat storage materials, which store and release large amounts of heat or energy while maintaining a constant temperature.
Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of CAGRs through 2021.
Information on the architecture of the latent heat storage materials value chain.
Details of the drivers and restraints of the market, as well as opportunities in the latent heat storage materials industry.
Analysis surrounding the types and classifications of latent heat storage materials.
Profiles of leading companies in the field of phase change materials.
Report Scope
This research report incorporates an in-depth analysis of the global PCM market, including market estimates and trends through 2021. This report analyzes market dynamics of such applications across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world. Major players, competitive intelligence, innovative technologies, market dynamics and geographic opportunities are discussed in detail. The global PCM market is analyzed for PCMs by type, application and region.
The report also discusses recent corporate developments for the major players, as well as their product portfolios. Patent analysis provides trends over the past two to three years in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Scope of Report
- Intended Audience
- Research Methodology
- Geographic Breakdown
- Analyst's Credentials
- Related BCC Research Reports
- Chapter 2: Summary and Highlights
- Chapter 3: Market Overview
- Market Classification
- Analysis of PCM Business Structure
- Types of PCMs
- Categorization of Phase Change Materials
- Paraffins as PCMs
- Salt Hydrates as PCMs
- Bio- and Fatty-acid-based PCMs
- Value Chain Analysis
- Market Dynamics of the PCM Market
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
- PCM Applications: Competitive Analysis
- R&D and Innovations
- PCM Materials: Temperature Analysis
- Quality and Testing Regulations for PCMs
- Phase Transition Temperature and Stored Heat (Enthalpy Temperature Gradient)
- Making the Measurements
- Contents of the Test Result and the Test Report
- Reproducibility of the Phase Transition
- Damage Criteria
- Cycling Category
- Thermal Conductivity
- Chapter 4: Analysis of Phase Change Materials by Type
- Technical Analysis of Salt Hydrate-based PCMs
- Technical Analysis of Fatty Acid-based PCMs
- Technical Analysis of Paraffin-based PCMs
- Encapsulation
- Microencapsulation
- Applications for Microencapsulated Products
- Macroencapsulation
- Global Market for PCMs, by Product
- Paraffin-based PCM Market
- Salt Hydrate-based PCM Market
- Other PCM Markets
- Chapter 5: Global Market for Phase Change Materials by Application
- Market Dynamics
- Research and Development
- PCM Manufacturers
- Analysis of PCM Applications
- Building and Construction
- Textiles
- HVAC
- Energy Storage
- Shipping and Transportation
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Other Applications
- Innovative Applications of Phase Change Materials
- Phase Change Memory
- Nanoscale Switching
- Glazing
- Chapter 6: Phase Change Materials Market by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Chapter 7: Competitive Landscape
- Industry Growth Strategies
- New Developments, by Products
- Chapter 8: Company Profiles
- About BCC Research
- About BCC Research
- BCC Membership
- BCC Custom Research
- List of Tables
- Summary Table: Global PCM Market, by Application, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 1 Properties of Phase Change Materials
- Table 2 Paraffin Temperatures
- Table 3 Salt Hydrate Temperatures
- Table 4 Biomaterials/Fatty Acids Temperatures
- Table 5 PCM Temperatures and Applications
- Table 6 New Product Development and R&D
- Table 7 Temperature Analysis of Commonly Used Paraffin-based Phase Change Materials (°C)
- Table 8 Temperature Analysis of Commonly Used Salt Hydrate-based PCMs (°C)
- Table 9 Temperature Analysis of Commonly Used Fatty Acid- or Biobased PCMs (°C)
- Table 10 Reproducibility Specified by Cycling Categories
- Table 11 Comparative Analysis of Phase Change Materials
- Table 12 Comparative Analysis of Salt Hydrate-based Phase Change Materials
- Table 13 Comparative Analysis of Fatty Acid-based PCMs
- Table 14 Comparative Analysis of Paraffin-based Phase Change Materials
- Table 15 Comparative Analysis of Encapsulation Techniques
- Table 16 Global PCM Market, by Type, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 17 Global Paraffin-based PCM Market, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 18 Global Salt Hydrate-based PCM Market, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 19 Global Other PCM Market, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 20 Research and Development, 2007-2017
- Table 21 Comparative Analysis of PCM Manufacturers, by Application
- Table 22 Global PCM Market in Building and Construction, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 23 Global PCM Market in Textiles, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions
- Table 24 Global PCM Market in HVAC, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 25 Commercially Available Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage
- Table 26 Solar PV Installed Capacity Estimate and Forecast, by Region, 2012–2019 (GW
- Table 27 Global PCM Market in Energy Storage, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 28 Phase Change Materials in Shipping and Transportation (%)
- Table 29 Global PCM Market in Shipping and Transportation, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 30 Global PCM Market in Commercial Refrigeration, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 31 Global PCM Market in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 32 Estimated Cost Comparison of Phase Change Materials and Diesel Generators in Telecom
- Shelters ($)
- Table 33 Comparative Analysis of Memory Types
- Table 34 Global PCM Market, by Region, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 35 Emission and Energy Conservation Norms Across Major Regions
- Table 36 North American PCM Market, by Application, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 37 European PCM Market, by Application, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 38 Asia-Pacific PCM Market, by Application, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 39 ROW PCM Market, by Application, Through 2021 ($ Millions)
- Table 40 Product Launches and R&D in the PCM Market, 2011 to Nov. 2016
- Table 41 Divestment/Investment/Acquisitions/Joint Ventures in the PCM Market, 2011 to May 2017 107
- Table 42 Agreements and Expansions in the PCM Market, 2011 to Dec. 2016
- Table 43 AAVID Kunze’s Product Portfolio
- Table 44 Recent Developments
- Table 45 AI Technology’s Product Portfolio
- Table 46 Aster Teleservices’ Product Portfolio
- Table 47 BASF’s Product Portfolio
- Table 48 Recent Developments
- Table 49 Chomerics’ Product Portfolio
- Table 50 Chomerics Product Portfolio
- Table 51 Cosella-Dörken’s Product Portfolio
- Table 52 Croda’s Product Portfolio
- Table 53 Recent Developments
- Table 54 Csafe Global’s Product Portfolio
- Table 55 Recent Developments
- Table 56 Datum Phase Change’s Product Portfolio
- Table 57 Recent Developments
- Table 58 DOW Chemical’s Product Portfolio
- Table 59 Recent Developments
- Table 60 DuPont’s Product Portfolio
- Table 61 Recent Developments
- Table 62 Entropy Solutions’ Product Portfolio
- Table 63 Henkel’s Product Portfolio
- Table 64 Recent Developments
- Table 65 Kaplan Energy’s Product Portfolio
- Table 66 Laird Technologies’ Products Portfolio
- Table 67 Recent Developments
- Table 68 Laminar Medica’s Product Portfolio
- Table 69 Recent Developments
- Table 70 Micron’s Product Portfolio
- Table 71 Recent Developments
- Table 72 Microtek Laboratories’ Product Portfolio
- Table 73 National Gypsum’s Product Portfolio
- Table 74 Outlast Technologies’ Product Portfolio
- Table 75 Recent Developments
- Table 76 PPL Product Portfolio
- Table 77 Phase Change Energy Solutions Product Portfolio
- Table 78 PCP’s Product Portfolio
- Table 79 Pluss Polymers’ Product Portfolio
- Table 80 Recent Developments
- Table 81 Rubitherm Technologies Product Portfolio
- Table 82 Shenzhen Aochuan Technology’s Product Portfolio
- Table 83 SHIN-ETSU Chemical’s Product Portfolio
- Table 84 Recent Developments
- Table 85 TCP Reliable’s Product Portfolio
- Table 86 Vesture’s Product Portfolio
- List of Figures
- Summary Figure: Global PCM Market, by Application, 2015-2021 ($ Millions)
- Figure 1 Classification of Phase Change Materials
- Figure 2 Business Structure of the Phase Change Materials Market
- Figure 3 PCM Conversion Cycle
- Figure 4 Phase Change Materials in Textile Manufacturing
- Figure 5 Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 6 Carbon Dioxide Emissions, by End-Use Sector, 2015 (%)
- Figure 7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S., by End-use Sector, 2014 (%)
- Figure 8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the E.U. by End-use Sector, 2014
- Figure 9 Cooling and Heating Process Through PCM
- Figure 10 Energy Consumption in Residential and Commercial Buildings, by Segment, 2015 (%)
- Figure 11 Temperature Fluctuations with and without PCM
- Figure 12 Shift in Electrical Load in a 24-Hour Cycle
- Figure 13 Global R&D Initiatives to Increase PCM Efficacy
- Figure 14 Characteristics of Phase Change Materials
- Figure 15 Raw Materials for Paraffin Production (%)
- Figure 16 Paraffin Production Process
- Figure 17 Microencapsulation Process
- Figure 18 Global PCM Market Share, by Product, 2015 (%)
- Figure 19 Distribution of New Developments in the PCM Market, by Application, 2015 (%)
- Figure 20 PCM Market, by Application, 2013 (%)
- Figure 21 PCMs in Building and Construction Applications, 2016 (%)
- Figure 22 Phase Change Materials in Textile Applications, 2016 (%)
- Figure 23 Role of PCM in Cooling Tower
- Figure 24 Phase Change Materials in HVAC Applications (%)
- Figure 25 Phase Change Materials in Energy Storage Applications (%)
- Figure 26 Phase Change Materials in Solar Energy Systems
- Figure 27 Market Shares of Key Players in Shipping and Transportation (%)
- Figure 28 Phase Change Materials in Commercial Refrigeration Applications (%)
- Figure 29 PCM Glazing Process
- Figure 30 Global PCM Market, by Region, 2015–2021 ($ Millions)
- Figure 31 Energy Consumption in the U.S., by End-use Sector, 2014 (%)
- Figure 32 Sources of Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings and Commercial Buildings, 2016 (%)97
- Figure 33 Energy Consumption in Europe, by End-use Sector, 2014 (%)