Global Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Market Overview 2014-2023: Logistics & Cold Chains Drive Demand for PCMs to Touch $3.8 Billion

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The "Phase Change Materials (PCMs) - A Global Market Overview" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Building & Construction is estimated the largest application for PCMs with consumption of worth US$558 million in 2018 while Logistics & Cold Chains is projected to grow faster at a CAGR of 23% during the analysis period 2017-2023 closely followed by Electronics with 21.2%.

The report reviews, analyzes and projects the global Phase Change Materials market for the period 2014-2023 in terms of market value in US$ and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2017 through 2023

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are finding increasing use in logistics & cold chains, buildings, textiles and electronic applications, which are driving demand for these unique solutions. Temperature controlled packaging based on PCMs is used for transporting life-saving drugs and pharmaceuticals and perishable foods. These materials enable in maintaining the required temperatures within refrigerated trucks and containers.

Electronic applications of PCMs are poised to post the second-fastest growth over the analysis period, which can be attributed to rapidly progressing technology leading to increasing power and speed of electronic devices, which, in turn, need better solutions for thermal management.

Research Findings & Coverage

PCMs market is analyzed in this report with respect to material types and major application areas
The study extensively analyzes each major application of phase change materials with a market snapshot for analysis period across the major regions
Waste Sawdust-Based Composite Phase Change Materials Show Superior Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Properties of Bio-based PCMs Enhanced with Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets
Introduction of Silicon Carbide in Composite PCMs for Battery Thermal Management
Coconut Fat as a Bio-Based PCM in Building Applications
Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
Major companies profiled - 38
The industry guide includes the contact details for 49 companies

Key Topics Covered:

PART A: GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Outline
1.1.1 An Overview of Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
1.1.1.1 Mechanism of PCMs
1.1.2 Types of PCMs
1.1.2.1 Inorganic PCMs
1.1.2.2 Organic PCMs
1.1.2.2.1 Paraffins
1.1.2.2.2 Non-Paraffins
1.1.2.3 Eutectic Mixtures

2. APPLICATIONS OF PCMs - A MARKET SNAPSHOT
2.1 Building & Construction
2.1.1 Encapsulation
2.1.1.1 Microencapsulation
2.1.1.2 Macroencapsulation
2.1.2 PCMs in Building Applications
2.1.2.1 Free Cooling
2.1.2.2 Peak Load Shifting
2.1.2.3 Active Building Systems
2.1.2.4 Passive Building Systems
2.1.2.5 Integration of PCMs into Passive Systems
2.1.2.6 Walls
2.1.2.7 Floors
2.1.2.8 Roofs
2.1.2.9 Windows and Shutters
2.1.2.10 Concrete
2.2 Electronics
2.3 Logistics & Cold Chains
2.4 Textiles
2.4.1 Functioning of PCMs in Clothing and Textiles
2.4.2 Effect of PCMs on the Properties of Textiles
2.4.3 Thermal Conductivity Enhancers for PCMs
2.4.4 Incorporating PCMs into Textiles
2.4.4.1 Fiber Technology
2.4.4.2 Coatings
2.4.4.3 Lamination
2.4.5 Assessment of Textiles Containing PCMs
2.4.6 Applications of PMC-Based Textiles
2.4.6.1 Aerospace
2.4.6.2 Sports Wear
2.4.6.3 Bedding and Accessories
2.4.6.4 Medicine
2.4.6.5 Footwear and Accessories
2.5 Other Applications
2.5.1 Automotive
2.5.2 Medical

3. KEY MARKET TRENDS
3.1 Waste Sawdust-Based Composite Phase Change Materials Show Superior Thermal Conductivity
3.2 Thermal Properties of Bio-based PCMs Enhanced with Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets
3.3 Introduction of Silicon Carbide in Composite PCMs for Battery Thermal Management
3.4 PCMs as Coolants in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
3.5 Innovative Eutectic Nitrate/Nitrate Salts for Low Temperature Thermal Energy Storage
3.6 Coconut Fat as a Bio-Based PCM in Building Applications
3.7 Concrete Enhanced with Paraffin PCM Offers Potential to Melt Ice and Snow on Roads
3.8 Innovative Phase Change Microcapsules Based Composites Provide Enhanced Heat Storage
3.9 Nanomaterials Enhance PCM Properties for Building Applications

4. KEY GLOBAL PLAYERS

Aavid Kunze GmbH (Germany)
Advansa BV (The Netherlands)
AI Technology, Inc. (United States)
Climator Sweden AB (Sweden)
Cold Chain Technologies, Inc. (United States)
Croda International PLC (United Kingdom)
Datum Phase Change Limited (United Kingdom)
DOW Corning Corporation (United States)
Global E-Systems Europe B.V. (The Netherlands)
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Honeywell Electronic Materials, Inc. (United States)
Insolcorp, LLC. (United States)
Kaplan Energy (France)
Laird PLC (United Kingdom)
Microtek Laboratories, Inc. (United States)
Outlast Technologies LLC (United States)
Parker Chomerics (United States)
Phase Change Material Products Limited (United Kingdom)
Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc. (United States)
Phase Change Products Pty., Ltd. (Australia)
PLUSS Advanced Technologies Pvt., Ltd. (India)
Puretemp LLC (United States)
RGEES, LLC. (United States)
Rubitherm Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Shenzhen Aochuan Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

5. KEY BUSINESS TRENDS

Peli BioThermal's New CoolPall Flex Bulk Shipper System Now Available in Market
Launch of Outlast Xelerate Climate Regulating PCM with Heat Spreader Technology
Bio-Phase Change Material Technology Used in Building the First New High School in Waddell
KoolTemp GTS Enshield, Industry's First Pallet Cover System with Integrated PCM
Croda Join Forces with INUTEQ to Market PCM Technologies in Cooling Apparel
The First Solid Phase Change Material for Safe Shipment of Drugs, Vaccines and Clinical Trials Introduced by CCT
Gelled Phase Change Materials Developed by PureTemp LLC
Outlast Heat Managing Phase Change Materials Released
Addition of Four New Containment Options for PureTemp PCM by Vesl
Entropy Solutions is now the Member of RAL Quality Association PCM
Vesl LLC Offers PureTemp Phase Change Material in Encapsulated Form
Positive Influence of Phase Change Materials on Sleeping Comfort
Launch of New Honeywell PTM6000 Phase Change Material
Via Blood Transporter from Sonoco ThermoSafe Features PureTemp Biobased Phase Change Material
New Outlast PCM Acrylic Fiber Introduced by Outlast
Integration of Advanced Thermal Interface Materials from Honeywell in Making Video Graphic Array Cards
KoolTemp GTS Instant Launched by CCT and Topa Thermal

6. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW

PART B: REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW

7. NORTH AMERICA

Major Market Players

AI Technology, Inc. (United States)
Appvion, Inc. (United States)
Cold Chain Technologies, Inc. (United States)
Coolcomposites, Inc. (United States)
Cryopak Industries, Inc. (United States)
Dow Corning Corporation (United States)
Honeywell Electronic Materials, Inc. (United States)
Insolcorp, LLC. (United States)
Microtek Laboratories, Inc. (United States)
Outlast Technologies LLC (United States)
Parker Chomerics (United States)
Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc. (United States)
PureTemp LLC (United States)
RGEES, LLC. (United States)
Sonoco Thermosafe (United States)

8. EUROPE

Major Market Players

Aavid Kunze GmbH (Germany)
Advansa BV (The Netherlands)
CIAT Group (France)
Climator Sweden AB (Sweden)
Croda International PLC (United Kingdom)
Datum Phase Change Limited (United Kingdom)
EMCO Klimatechnik GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany)
Ewald Drken AG (Germany)
Global E-Systems Europe B.V. (The Netherlands)
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Kaplan Energy (France)
Laird PLC (United Kingdom)
Phase Change Material Products Limited (United Kingdom)
Royal Dutch Shell PLC (The Netherlands)
Rubitherm Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Salca BV (The Netherlands)
Schoeller Textiles AG (Switzerland)

9. ASIA-PACIFIC

Major Market Players

Phase Change Products Pty., Ltd. (Australia)
PLUSS Advanced Technologies Pvt., Ltd. (India)
Shenzhen Aochuan Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

10. SOUTH AMERICA

11. REST OF WORLD

PART C: GUIDE TO THE INDUSTRY

PART D: ANNEXURE

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