Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the expanding applications and market growth of porous carbon materials, driven by advancements in new energy, new materials, and environmental protection strategies, with a projected global market size of $46.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of over 5% year-on-year [1][6][24] - Porous carbon materials possess high specific surface area, electrical conductivity, chemical stability, and adjustable pore structures, making them suitable for energy storage, adsorption, and catalysis [2][10] - The market distribution shows that Asia is the largest consumer of porous carbon, accounting for 40%, followed by North America at approximately 30%, with China, the US, the EU, and Japan being the primary consumption regions [8] Group 2 - The production methods for porous carbon materials include activation, templating, and sol-gel methods, each with its advantages and limitations [4] - The upstream raw materials for porous carbon production are abundant in China, with crude oil production expected to reach 213 million tons and coal production at 4.781 billion tons in 2024, indicating a robust supply chain [12] - In the energy storage sector, porous carbon materials are essential for supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, with China expected to have a cumulative installed capacity of 137.9 GW in energy storage projects by the end of 2024, representing 37.1% of the global market [14][17] Group 3 - The downstream applications of porous carbon include energy storage, silicon-carbon anodes, catalysis, and adsorption, with each sector experiencing significant growth and demand [15][19][23] - The silicon-based anode materials are projected to grow significantly, with shipments increasing from 4,000 tons in 2019 to approximately 70,000 tons by 2024, benefiting from the use of porous carbon as a structural framework [19] - The catalyst market in China has seen growth from 39.2 billion yuan in 2018 to 53.24 billion yuan in 2023, with further growth expected to 56.3 billion yuan in 2024, driven by industrial development and new demands [21] Group 4 - The future of the porous carbon industry is expected to accelerate with government support and increased R&D efforts from companies, aiming for low-consumption, low-pollution production processes and high-value-added products [24]