Group 1 - Carbon nanotubes are tubular nanostructures made of graphite crystals, categorized into single-walled and multi-walled types, with significant differences in physical properties due to structural variations [1][2] - Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have lower production costs and are more suitable for large-scale applications, while single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer higher conductivity and mechanical strength but at a higher cost [1][2] - The global market for multi-walled carbon nanotube slurry is projected to reach 14.5 billion yuan by 2024, driven by the growing demand in lithium batteries and conductive plastics [6] Group 2 - The multi-walled carbon nanotube industry chain consists of upstream raw materials (NMP, propylene, dispersants, liquid nitrogen), midstream production, and downstream applications [8] - The cost structure of multi-walled carbon nanotubes indicates that raw materials account for approximately 65% of production costs, with NMP being the primary material influencing quality and cost [10] - The demand for multi-walled carbon nanotubes in lithium batteries is increasing due to their ability to enhance energy density, lifespan, and performance, with a projected production of 1,170 GWh of lithium batteries in China by 2024 [12][13] Group 3 - The conductive plastics market is expected to grow significantly, with the market size increasing from 486 million yuan in 2015 to 2.46 billion yuan by 2024, where carbon nanotubes serve as effective conductive additives [17] - Nantero has developed a new non-volatile memory based on carbon nanotubes, which could revolutionize chip manufacturing by offering lower costs and higher durability compared to traditional semiconductor materials [19][20] - The future of multi-walled carbon nanotubes appears promising, with increasing penetration in lithium batteries and potential applications in various fields such as energy storage, conductive plastics, and chip manufacturing [22]