Product Code: 19514
The Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, valued at USD 0.27 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.38% to reach USD 0.35 Billion by 2030. Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) denotes a class of carbon materials distinguished by their highly ordered, regular pore structures and substantial surface areas. These properties render LOPC valuable across diverse applications including energy storage, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Key market growth drivers include the escalating demand for sustainable energy storage systems, particularly for advanced batteries and supercapacitors.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 0.27 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 0.35 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 4.38% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Energy Storage |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Key Market Drivers
The Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market is significantly propelled by the surging demand for advanced energy storage systems, driven by the electrification of transportation and the expansion of renewable energy integration. LOPC materials offer superior properties such as high surface area and controlled pore structures critical for enhancing the performance of next-generation batteries and supercapacitors. This imperative is evident in the automotive sector, where, according to an IEA report, in 2023, the deployment of batteries for electric vehicles grew by 40 percent with approximately 14 million new electric vehicles manufactured. Concurrently, the rising adoption of lightweight material applications acts as another pivotal market driver. Industries such as automotive and aerospace increasingly seek materials that offer an optimal strength-to-weight ratio to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Carbon fiber composites, a category benefiting from advancements in porous carbon structures, are integral to these efforts.
Key Market Challenges
The primary challenging factor for the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market is its high production costs. This elevated cost structure directly impedes the widespread adoption and commercialization of LOPC materials, particularly in sectors highly sensitive to pricing. While LOPC offers superior performance characteristics critical for next-generation applications, its manufacturing expenses often render it less competitive against more established or rapidly cost-optimized materials. For instance, in the energy storage sector, a key application area for LOPC, the cost of competing lithium-ion battery storage devices saw a significant reduction, falling to less than $200 per kWh in 2023 from approximately $800 per kWh in 2013, according to the International Energy Agency. This demonstrates the aggressive cost-down pressures present in markets where LOPC seeks to gain traction.
Key Market Trends
Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon is increasingly significant in advanced separation and filtration, utilizing tunable pore sizes and high surface areas for superior selectivity. The global demand for cleaner water and efficient industrial processes propels this trend. According to the International Desalination Association (IDA) in their 2024 yearbook, global installed desalination capacity surpassed 120 million cubic meters per day in 2023, highlighting the critical need for advanced membrane technologies. LOPC-based membranes offer enhanced fouling resistance and high flux for critical applications.
Key Market Players
- Applied Materials, Inc.
- BASF SE
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
- Cabot Corporation
- Zeolyst International
- Albemarle Corporation
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Entegris, Inc.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, By Application:
- Energy Storage
- Chemical Catalysis
- Ion Screening
- Others
Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market, By Region:
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Application (Energy Storage, Chemical Catalysis, Ion Screening, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Region
- 5.2.3. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Application
- 6.2.2. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Application
7. Europe Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Application
- 7.2.2. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Application
8. Asia Pacific Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Application
- 8.2.2. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Application
9. Middle East & Africa Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Application
- 9.2.2. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Application
10. South America Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Application
- 10.2.2. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Long-Range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC) Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Applied Materials, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. BASF SE
- 15.3. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
- 15.4. Cabot Corporation
- 15.5. Zeolyst International
- 15.6. Albemarle Corporation
- 15.7. Calgon Carbon Corporation
- 15.8. Entegris, Inc.
- 15.9. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer