Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-12 01:23Core Viewpoint - Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are experiencing a significant growth phase due to their superior properties compared to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), particularly in applications such as lithium batteries and solid-state batteries, with the global market for SWCNT slurry expected to reach approximately 1.6 billion yuan in 2024 and 17.8 billion yuan by 2030 [1][13]. Group 1: Overview of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - Carbon nanotubes are tubular nanostructures made of graphite crystals, categorized into single-walled and multi-walled types, with distinct physical properties due to structural differences [2][4]. - SWCNTs have a higher specific surface area, finer diameter, longer length, and better graphitization, leading to superior performance, including conductivity that exceeds MWCNTs by over ten times [4][5]. Group 2: Market Status of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - The production methods for SWCNTs include arc discharge, laser ablation, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), with CVD being the most common due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability [7][8]. - The SWCNT market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing demand for conductive agents in lithium batteries, with a projected total shipment of conductive agents in China reaching 52,000 tons in 2024, a 13% year-on-year increase [17]. Group 3: Industry Chain of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - The industry chain includes upstream equipment and raw material suppliers, with key materials affecting production costs and quality, and downstream applications primarily in lithium batteries and composite materials [15]. Group 4: Corporate Landscape of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - Major players in the SWCNT market include OCSiAl, Tianai Technology, and Dao's Technology, with OCSiAl being the largest global supplier, while Tianai Technology is noted for its early industrialization efforts in China [22][24]. Group 5: Development Trends of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - The SWCNT industry is expected to see continuous optimization of production processes, expansion of market size driven by the growth of the electric vehicle market, and high industry concentration due to significant technological barriers [25].