Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Conductive Ink Market Report 2014-2018 - Silver Flake & Nanoparticle, Copper Flake & Nanoparticle, Carbon/Graphene, CNT, Dielectric, Polymer" report to their offering.
This report analyzes various marketing trends and establishes the most effective growth strategy in the market. It identifies market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives. Conductive ink market consists of several and regional companies with DuPont (U.S.), Henkel (Germany), Heraeus (Germany), Fujikura (Japan), Sun Chemicals (U.S.), and others.
A conductive ink is a thermoplastic viscous paste that conducts electricity by inculcating conductive materials such as silver and copper. This ink comprises binder, conductor, solvent, and surfactants used during its manufacturing process. Conductive inks are used in various industries such as Photovoltaic, sensor/medical, printed electronics, consumer electronics and many more. The major application of conductive inks is in the Photovoltaic industry followed by the membrane switches.
Conductive inks are of different types, which are suitable for one or more applications. Most conductive inks use silver due to its high conductivity and oxidative stability. The other types of conductive inks are made using copper, carbon nanotube, conductive polymer, and carbon/graphene. Among these, silver flake is the most consumed material which is used in conductive inks.
The current market scenario is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region which is experiencing good growth on account of its expanding consumer electronics, Photovoltaic, and printed electronics industry. Photovoltaic is the biggest consumer of conductive inks, but recent governmental policies and PV module surplus has slowed the growth of the industry. The conductive ink market proves to be highly competitive with several market participants and a few market leaders. The high level of competition between the major players benefits the overall market through new product developments and innovations.
Scope of the Report
Type
Silver flakes
Silver nanoparticles
Silver nanoparticles
Copper flakes
Copper nanoparticles
Copper oxide nanoparticles
Silver coated copper nanoparticle
Carbon/Graphene
Dielectric
Carbon nanotube
Other materials
- Gold
- Aluminum
- Nickel
Application
Photovoltaic
Membrane switches
Displays
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
Bio-sensors
PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Automotive
Others
- EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) Shielding
- Batteries
- Fuel Cells
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Premium Insights
4 Market Overview
5 Conductive Inks Market, By Type
6 Conductive Inks Market, By Application
7 Conductive Inks Market, By Geography
8 Competitive Landscape
9 Company Profiles
Applied Nanotech Holdings Inc.
Conductive Compounds Inc.
Creative Materials Inc.
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa
Heraeus Holding Gmbh
Johnson Matthey Colour Technologies
Methode Electronics Inc.
Nanomas Technologies Inc.
Novacentrix
Parker Chomerics
Pchem Associates Inc.
Poly-Ink
Ppg Industries Inc.
Sun Chemical Corporation
Vorbeck Materials Corp
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