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碳化硅纤维市场:按类型、相、形状、应用、最终用途产业划分 - 2024-2030 年全球预测SiC Fibers Market by Type (First Generation, Second Generation, Third Generation), Phase (Amorphous, Crystalline), Form, Usage, End-Use Industry - Global Forecast 2024-2030 |
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预计2023年SiC光纤市场规模为12.8亿美元,2024年达15.3亿美元,2030年预计将达到46亿美元,复合年增长率为19.95%。
碳化硅(SiC)纤维是指以碳化硅为原料生产的高性能轻质陶瓷材料,具有耐超高温、化学稳定性高、机械强度强、传热性能优异等特性。 SiC 纤维主要用于各种最终用途行业的高性能应用,例如航太和国防、核能、汽车和发电。对节能飞机日益增长的需求正在推动主要航太公司大力投资采用轻量材料,包括碳化硅纤维增强的 CMC。此外,核子反应炉技术的进步凸显了碳化硅纤维增强复合材料在恶劣条件下保持结构完整性的潜力。此外,电动车 (EV) 的普及为许多汽车应用(例如电池冷却系统和电力电子设备)中使用碳化硅纤维材料创造了新的机会。然而,碳化硅纤维的高製造成本使得製造商很难在某些市场上与其他低成本增强材料替代品竞争。此外,复杂的製造流程对满足各种最终用途产业不断增长的需求构成了重大挑战。然而,随着新製造方法(包括积层製造)的出现,碳化硅纤维的生产正在改善。与航太和汽车等关键最终用途产业合作开发客製化解决方案预计将在未来几年推动碳化硅纤维市场的发展。
主要市场统计 | |
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基准年[2023] | 12.8亿美元 |
预测年份 [2024] | 15.3亿美元 |
预测年份 [2030] | 46亿美元 |
复合年增长率(%) | 19.95% |
类型 由于优异的拉伸强度和良好的化学稳定性,第三代 SiC 纤维具有高偏好
第一代碳化硅纤维是透过聚合物衍生陶瓷(PDC)生产的,它是陶瓷前驱聚合物的高温热解。与其他世代相比,第一代碳化硅纤维表现出合理的强度和耐用性,具有成本效益且易于製造。第一代碳化硅纤维的主要应用领域包括涡轮引擎和推进系统等航太零件,以及开发陶瓷基质复合材料(CMC)以减轻重量并提高耐高温性。第二代SiC纤维同样采用PDC製程製造,与第一代相比,机械性质有所提升。第二代碳化硅纤维非常适合需要耐应力的应用。第二代碳化硅纤维的其他潜在应用包括核子反应炉和高温操作的工业炉。第三代碳化硅纤维采用改良的PDC工艺,具有更高的结晶结构、更好的拉伸强度和更好的化学稳定性。第三代碳化硅纤维即使在高温、氧化环境和机械应力等恶劣条件下也表现出优异的性能。此外,第三代碳化硅纤维的优异性能使其适合能源领域的高要求应用,包括核融合反应器。
结晶质碳化硅纤维由于其优异的机械性质而被广泛应用。
非晶质碳化硅纤维具有结晶结构,具有高热稳定性、抗氧化性和优异的机械强度等独特性能。非晶质碳化硅纤维在需要耐高温且不显着降低机械性能的应用中是首选。非晶质相即使在高温下也能保持其结构完整性,使其成为燃气涡轮机发动机和核子反应炉部件等应用的理想选择。另一方面,结晶质碳化硅纤维具有有序的原子结构,与非晶质相相比,具有优异的机械性质。结晶质碳化硅纤维由于其结晶质而具有高拉伸强度和弹性模量。这些纤维非常适合需要提高材料刚度和承载能力的应用。
对于几何结构应用,连续 SiC 纤维的渗透是首选。
短切SiC纤维是用于增强复合材料的短纤维。短切碳化硅纤维具有优异的热稳定性与抗氧化性,适合航太、汽车工业等高温环境下的应用。连续 SiC 纤维是长碳化硅纤维,与短切纤维相比,具有卓越的机械强度和耐用性。连续碳化硅纤维因其高拉伸强度而成为航太和核能发电工业等要求严苛的结构应用的首选。毛毡或无光碳化硅纤维由随机取向的碳化硅原丝粘合在一起製成,是柔性不织布片材。这些板材的低密度提供了出色的绝缘性,使其成为电子冷却系统和电动车 (EV) 电池组等温度控管应用的理想选择。由碳化硅纤维製成的绳索和皮带具有高强度和弹性,使其适用于需要耐磨损和极端温度的承载应用。其中包括玻璃製造和冶金行业的熔炉部件、密封件、垫圈和输送机。斜纹碳化硅纤维是由碳化硅原丝斜交错而成的织物。这种布置对复杂的几何形状具有出色的适应性,使其成为防护衣和具有复杂几何形状的增强复合材料等应用的理想选择。机织碳化硅纤维是透过将连续股线编织成不同的纺织图案而生产的,以满足从航太零件到汽车煞车皮等各种应用的要求。由此产生的物料输送在多个方向上表现出平衡的机械性能,同时保持弹性,使其在製作流程中易于操作。
应用越来越多地使用碳化硅纤维来生产复合材料,机械性能得到改善
SiC纤维增强的陶瓷基质复合材料(CMC)表现出优异的热机械性能和良好的耐磨性。 SiC 纤维的加入可以桥接可能在基体内扩展的裂纹,并提高 CMC 的断裂韧性。与 SiC 纤维混合的金属基复合材料 (MMC) 提供了高强度和刚度的独特组合,同时重量轻。由铝渗入 SiC 纤维製成的金属基复合材料具有强度、延展性、导热性和耐腐蚀等机械性能的优异平衡,可用于先进煞车系统和轻量化汽车零件等应用。嵌入钛基体中的碳化硅纤维表现出改进的机械性能和优异的热稳定性。这些复合材料因其高强度重量比、抗疲劳性和低热膨胀係数而被广泛应用于航太领域。锆基碳化硅纤维复合材料因其改进的耐辐射性、降低的活化水平以及即使在恶劣条件下也具有优异的机械性能而在核子反应炉中使用引起了人们的兴趣。将 SiC 纤维掺入聚合物基体中可得到具有更高拉伸强度、刚度和耐磨性的聚合物基复合材料 (PMC)。 PMC 的轻量化特性使其适合运输行业的应用,例如汽车车身面板和飞机内饰,在这些行业中,在不牺牲性能的情况下减轻重量非常重要。碳化硅纤维的非复合材料应用主要包括耐热纤维、过滤系统、密封剂/黏剂和电子产品,这些应用需要具有优异导热性和耐磨性的材料。
最终用途产业:碳化硅纤维航太和国防工业对製造轻质零件的需求不断增加
碳化硅纤维因其重量轻、强度重量比高、耐极端温度等优异性能而广泛应用于航太和国防工业。主要生产需要高温稳定性的飞机零件,如引擎零件、隔热和隔热系统。 SiC 纤维用于电动车 (EV) 和混合电动车 (HEV)动力传动系统系统的增强材料以及汽车和运输行业的电子元件。 SiC纤维由于在高温下具有优异的耐恶劣化学品和腐蚀性环境的性能,也被用于化学工业。化学工业的应用包括高腐蚀性化学物质的过滤设备、核子反应炉容器的保护膜以及化学加工操作期间在极端温度条件下使用的热交换器。在能源和电力行业,碳化硅纤维被用作高温部件的增强材料,例如核子反应炉和燃气涡轮机中的加热元件。使用 SiC 纤维可实现更好的温度控管和减轻重量,有助于提高性能、效率和安全性。
区域洞察
由于航太业的强劲发展和发电行业的强劲需求,美洲地区代表了碳化硅纤维市场的成长前景。美国正在对研究倡议进行大量投资,包括 NASA 努力开发用于航太应用的包含 SiC 纤维的先进陶瓷基质复合材料 (CMC)。欧盟 (EU) 以及中东和非洲为全球对碳化硅纤维的需求做出了重大贡献,製造商和学术机构建立了研究合作伙伴关係,以改善碳化硅纤维製造技术。 Horizon 2020 计画支持创新计划,生产具有更高性能的经济高效、商业规模的碳化硅连续纤维。包括沙乌地阿拉伯和阿联酋在内的中东国家正在大力投资使用碳化硅纤维等先进材料的面向未来的国防技术。亚太地区越来越多地采用先进技术来满足风电和航太的需求。新兴经济体正积极投资SiC纤维基复合材料的研发,政府的支持措施旨在透过鼓励国内製造来促进国内生产并减少进口依赖。
FPNV定位矩阵
FPNV定位矩阵对于评估SiC光纤市场至关重要。我们检视与业务策略和产品满意度相关的关键指标,以对供应商进行全面评估。这种深入的分析使用户能够根据自己的要求做出明智的决策。根据评估,供应商被分为四个成功程度不同的像限:前沿(F)、探路者(P)、利基(N)和重要(V)。
市场占有率分析
市场占有率分析是一种综合工具,可以对碳化硅纤维市场供应商的现状进行深入而深入的研究。全面比较和分析供应商在整体收益、基本客群和其他关键指标方面的贡献,以便更好地了解公司的绩效及其在争夺市场占有率时面临的挑战。此外,该分析还提供了对该行业竞争特征的宝贵见解,包括在研究基准年观察到的累积、分散主导地位和合併特征等因素。详细程度的提高使供应商能够做出更明智的决策并制定有效的策略,从而在市场上获得竞争优势。
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1.SiC光纤市场规模及预测如何?
2.碳化硅纤维市场预测期间需要考虑投资的产品、细分市场、应用和领域有哪些?
3.SiC纤维市场的技术趋势和法规结构是什么?
4.SiC光纤市场主要厂商的市场占有率如何?
5.进入SiC纤维市场的合适型态和策略手段是什么?
[180 Pages Report] The SiC Fibers Market size was estimated at USD 1.28 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 1.53 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 19.95% to reach USD 4.60 billion by 2030.
The silicon carbide (SiC) fibers refer to high-performance, lightweight ceramic materials manufactured from silicon carbide characterized by their ultra-high-temperature resistance, high chemical stability, robust mechanical strength, and superior thermal conductivity properties. SiC fibers are primarily utilized in high-performance applications across various end-use industries such as aerospace & defense, nuclear energy, automotive, and power generation. The increasing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft has propelled major aerospace companies to invest heavily in adopting lightweight materials, including CMCs reinforced with SiC fibers. Moreover, advancements in nuclear reactor technology have highlighted the potential of SiC fiber-reinforced composites for maintaining structural integrity under extreme conditions. The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) also creates new opportunities for using SiC fiber-based materials in numerous automotive applications, including battery cooling systems and power electronics. However, the high production cost of SiC fibers makes it difficult for manufacturers to compete with other low-cost reinforcement alternatives in certain markets. Moreover, the complex manufacturing processes pose considerable challenges in meeting the ever-growing demand from various end-use industries. Nevertheless, the emergence of novel production methods, including additive manufacturing, is improving the production of SiC fibers. Collaborating with key end-use industries, including aerospace and automotive, to develop customized solutions is expected to drive the SiC fibers market in the coming years.
KEY MARKET STATISTICS | |
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Base Year [2023] | USD 1.28 billion |
Estimated Year [2024] | USD 1.53 billion |
Forecast Year [2030] | USD 4.60 billion |
CAGR (%) | 19.95% |
Type: High preference for third-generation SiC fibers owing to superior tensile strength and excellent chemical stability
The first-generation SiC fibers are manufactured through polymer-derived ceramics (PDC), which involves the pyrolysis of a preceramic polymer at high temperatures. First-generation SiC fibers exhibit moderate strength and durability compared to other generations and offer cost-effectiveness and ease of production. The main application areas for first-generation SiC fibers include aerospace components such as turbine engines and propulsion systems for the development of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for weight reduction and improved high-temperature resistance. The second generation of SiC fibers is also produced through the PDC process and offers improved mechanical performance compared to the first generation. Second-generation SiC fibers are ideal for applications requiring increased stress tolerance. Other potential applications of second-generation SiC fibers include nuclear reactors and industrial furnaces that involve high-temperature operations. The third generation of SiC fibers employs an improved PDC process, which results in a higher crystalline structure, superior tensile strength, and excellent chemical stability. Third-generation SiC fibers perform exceptionally well in extreme conditions such as high temperatures, oxidative environments, and mechanical stress. Additionally, the outstanding properties of the third generation of SiC fibers make them suitable for demanding applications in the energy sector, including nuclear fusion reactors.
Phase: Extensive use of crystalline SiC fibers due to its superior mechanical properties
Amorphous SiC fibers are characterized by their non-crystalline structure with unique properties such as high thermal stability, resistance to oxidation, and excellent mechanical strength. Amorphous SiC fibers are preferred when the application requires high-temperature resistance without significantly decreasing mechanical properties. Maintaining structural integrity at high temperatures makes amorphous phases ideal for applications, including gas turbine engines and nuclear reactor components. On the other hand, crystalline SiC fibers have an ordered atomic structure that results in superior mechanical properties compared to their amorphous counterparts. Crystalline SiC fibers possess higher tensile strength and modulus of elasticity due to their crystalline nature. These fibers are ideal for applications requiring increased material stiffness and load-bearing capabilities.
Form: Penetration of continuous SiC fibers preferred for structural application
Chopped SiC fibers are short fiber strands used for reinforcement in composite materials. Chopped SiC fibers offer excellent thermal stability and resistance to oxidative damage, making them suitable for applications in high-temperature environments, including aerospace and automotive industries. Continuous SiC fibers are long strands of silicon carbide fibers that exhibit superior mechanical strength and durability compared to their chopped counterparts. Continuous SiC fibers are preferred for demanding structural applications in industries including aerospace and nuclear power generation due to their high tensile strength. Felt or mat SiC fibers consist of randomly oriented silicon carbide strands bonded to form a flexible, non-woven sheet material. These sheets provide good insulation properties due to their low-density structure, making them ideal candidates for thermal management applications in sectors such as electronics cooling systems or battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs). Ropes and belts made of SiC fibers provide high strength and flexibility, suitable for load-bearing applications that require resistance to abrasion and extreme temperatures. This includes furnace components, seals, gaskets, and conveyor belts in glass manufacturing and metallurgy industries. Twill SiC fibers are a specific type of woven textile structure created by interlacing silicon carbide strands in a diagonal pattern. This arrangement offers excellent conformability to complex shapes, making it ideal for applications, including protective clothing or reinforcement in composite materials with intricate geometries. Woven silicon carbide fibers are produced by weaving continuous strands into various textile patterns to suit different application requirements, ranging from aerospace components to automotive brake pads. The resulting material exhibits balanced mechanical properties in multiple directions while maintaining flexibility for easy handling during fabrication processes.
Usage: Increasing use of SiC fibers in manufacturing composites to exhibit improved mechanical performance
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) reinforced with SiC fibers exhibit superior thermo-mechanical properties and excellent wear resistance. Incorporating SiC fibers improves the fracture toughness of CMCs by bridging cracks that may propagate within the matrix. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) containing SiC fibers provide a unique combination of lightweight characteristics with high strength and stiffness. Aluminum infiltrated with SiC fibers results in a metal matrix composite possessing an exceptional balance of mechanical properties, including strength, ductility, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance utilized for applications including advanced brake systems and lightweight automotive components. SiC fibers embedded in titanium matrices exhibit improved mechanical performance and excellent thermal stability. These composites are widely employed in aerospace applications due to the high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to fatigue, and low thermal expansion coefficient. Zirconium-based SiC fiber composites have gained interest for use in nuclear reactors due to their enhanced radiation tolerance, reduced activation levels, and impressive mechanical properties under extreme conditions. Integrating SiC fibers into polymer matrices results in polymer matrix composites (PMCs) with improved tensile strength, stiffness, and wear resistance. The lightweight nature of PMCs makes them suitable for applications in the transportation industry, such as automotive body panels or aircraft interiors, where weight savings are critical without sacrificing performance. Non-composite applications of silicon carbide fibers primarily encompass heat-resistant fabrics, filtration systems, sealants/adhesives, and electronic devices that require materials with excellent thermal conductivity and resistance to wear and tear.
End-Use Industry: Proliferating demand for SiC fibers aerospace and defense industry to manufacture lightweight components
SiC fibers are extensively used in the aerospace and defense industry due to their superior properties, such as their lightweight nature, high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to extreme temperatures. They primarily manufacture aircraft components, including engine parts, heat shields, and thermal insulation systems that require high-temperature stability. SiC fibers are used in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) for reinforcement materials used in powertrain systems and electronic components in the automotive and transportation industry. The chemical industry benefits from using SiC fibers due to their excellent resistance against harsh chemicals and corrosive environments at elevated temperatures. Applications in the chemical industry include filtration devices for aggressive chemicals, protective coatings on reactor vessels, or heat exchangers used under extreme temperature conditions during chemical processing operations. In the energy and power industry, SiC fibers are employed as reinforcement materials for high-temperature components, including heating elements in nuclear reactors and gas turbines. The use of SiC fibers helps improve performance, efficiency, and safety by enabling better thermal management and reducing weight.
Regional Insights
The Americas region represents a growing landscape for the SiC fibers market due to a robust aerospace industry and strong demand from power generation sectors. The United States has observed major investments in research initiatives, such as NASA's efforts to develop advanced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) incorporating SiC fibers for aerospace applications. The European Union (EU), the Middle East, and Africa contribute significantly to the global demand for SiC fibers owing to the fostering of research partnerships involving manufacturers and academic institutions to enhance SiC fiber production techniques. The Horizon 2020 program supports innovative projects that produce cost-effective commercial-scale SiC continuous fibers with improved performance characteristics. The Middle East nations, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, are investing heavily in futuristic defense technologies that use advanced materials, including SiC fibers. In the Asia-Pacific region, the economies are adopting advanced technologies to fulfill the demand for wind energy generation and the aerospace sector. The emerging economies are actively investing in research and development of SiC fiber-based composites with supportive government initiative that promotes domestic production and aims to reduce import dependency by encouraging indigenous manufacturing industries.
FPNV Positioning Matrix
The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the SiC Fibers Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).
Market Share Analysis
The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the SiC Fibers Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Company Profiles
The report delves into recent significant developments in the SiC Fibers Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include American Elements Corporation, Aremco Products Inc., BJS Ceramics GmbH, Calix Ceramic Solutions, LLC, COI Ceramics, Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Free Form Fibers LLC, General Electric Company, Haydale Graphene Industries plc, Infineon Technologies AG, MATECH, Microchip Technology Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National University of Defense Technology, Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd., Oceania Inc., Safran S.A., SGL Carbon SE, SICC Co., Ltd., SkySpring Nanomaterials, Inc., Specialty Materials, Inc., Suzhou Saifei Group Ltd., TISICS Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, UBE Corporation, Ultramet, Inc., and Wolfspeed, Inc..
Market Segmentation & Coverage
1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
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