Next-Generation Anode Materials Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on End User, Type, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032

Global acceptance and investment in renewable energy are increasing

The global next-generation anode materials market was valued at $2.65 Billion in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.29% and reach $11.56 Billion by 2032. The growth in the global next-generation anode materials market is expected to be driven by growing demand for next-generation anode materials with faster charging properties and enhanced power density.

Introduction of Next-Generation Anode Materials Market

Both consumer electronics and the transportation sectors have had substantial growth over the past 10 years, yet these sectors are still constrained by the inefficient power sources employed in product manufacturing. In most laptops and phones, batteries occupy almost half of the space. Thus, a 50% increase in battery energy density can increase product efficiency while making room for additional features such as upgraded cameras, better sound, and improved communication. However, there has not been much progress in battery technology, and lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant energy storage paradigm today. Additionally, it is anticipated that within the next few years, lithium-ion battery technology is expected to reach an energy limit with the current materials and cell designs, thereby generating a demand for the next generation of anode materials, which have a higher energy density.

Market Introduction

The global next-generation anode materials market is in a growth phase, wherein the number of companies offering next-generation anode materials is increasing rapidly. Latest technological advancements in battery technologies and the growing number of electric vehicles, as well as energy storage sectors, are boosting the adoption of next-generation anode materials market across the globe. Moreover, increased expenditures in advanced energy storage technologies are one of the primary factors fuelling the expansion of the next-generation anode materials industry. As a result of its minimal carbon footprint and competitive manufacturing expenditures, energy from renewable sources has seen an upsurge in investments worldwide. Furthermore, next-generation anode materials' capacity to outperform more traditional battery technologies in terms of effectiveness is one of its primary benefits. Additionally, with significant demand for next-generation anode materials during the forecast period, primarily from the transportation, energy storage, and electrical and electronics sectors, the market competition is expected to grow considerably among established and emerging next-generation anode materials providers in the next-generation anode materials industry.

Industrial Impact

The global next-generation anode materials market is driven by several factors, such as the increasing frequency of R&D projects to enhance battery competition, the increasing need for fast charging and high-density batteries, and growing concerns for the environment and carbon neutrality targets.

Next-generation anode materials are increasingly growing in demand, owing to benefits such as enhanced capacity and stability, improved life cycle, and high energy density. Additionally, next-generation anode components can be designed to function efficiently with high-capacity cathode substances. This coherence can result in optimized and high-performing batteries with greater combined volume and lower consumption of energy. Next-generation anode materials offer long-term solutions that comply with environmental stewardship guidelines and aid in protecting the environment for upcoming generations. Additionally, increased density of energy within next-generation anode materials may assist in making batteries more lightweight, which is crucial for electric vehicles as it increases their effectiveness and endurance. Furthermore, by providing customers with cutting-edge and sustainable products, the companies are establishing a large international customer base while increasing R&D investments. The growth of the global next-generation anode materials market largely depends on faster charging and discharging abilities and their adoption across various major markets. In the current market scenario, the market growth is held back either due to the increased volume and degradation of silicon anodes and lack of large-scale production of high-quality graphene. Over the projected period (2023-2032), it is anticipated that this market environment will become more favorable and assist in promoting market expansion.

Market Segmentation

Segmentation 1: By End User

• Transportation
• Electrical and Electronics
• Energy Storage
• Others

Transportation Segment to Dominate the Global Next-Generation Anode Materials Market (by End User)

The transportation segment based on end user led the next-generation anode materials market in 2022 and was the largest segment due to rising sales of electric vehicles globally. The demand for electric cars has increased dramatically in recent years, notably in countries such as the U.S., China, and Japan. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 10 million electric vehicles have been sold by 2022. The growing popularity of electric vehicles is driving up demand for next-generation anode materials for batteries. The producers and suppliers of next-generation anode materials for the transportation sector are anticipated to benefit from this during the projected period (2023-2032).

Segmentation 2: By Type

• Silicon/Silicon Oxide Blend
• Lithium Titanium Oxide
• Silicon-Carbon Composite
• Silicon-Graphene Composite
• Lithium Metal
• Others

Silicon/Silicon Oxide Blend Segment to Lead the Global Next-Generation Anode Materials Market (by Type)

Next-generation anode materials include silicon/silicon oxide blend, silicon-carbon composite, Siliocn-graphene composite, lithium titanium oxide, lithium metal, and others. Due to their distinct properties, these materials are projected to cause a disruption in the existing anode material industry during the forecast period 2023-2032. In the coming years, there could be a significant increase in the consumption of silicon/silicon oxide blend anode material. Over the next 10 years, these next-generation anode materials are expected to cannibalize a large share of the worldwide anode materials market from conventional pure graphite and carbon anode materials.

Segmentation 3: by Region

• North America: U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Europe: Germany, Spain, Poland, Hungary, and Rest-of-Europe
• U.K.
• China
• Asia-Pacific and Japan: Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific and Japan
• Rest-of-the-World: Middle East and Africa and South America

The global next-generation anode materials market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, with major contributions from China, Asia-Pacific and Japan, Europe, and North America regional markets. In terms of revenue generation, China dominates the global market for next-generation anode materials due to the presence of major businesses, expanded battery production, increased R&D expenditure in this sector, and supporting infrastructure. The early adoption of lithium-ion battery technology, as well as the presence of a substantial EV fleet, is another factor driving market growth. Furthermore, China's rapidly rising economy and the presence of key industry players along the supply chain of next-generation anode material components are having a significant impact on the market's growth.

Recent Developments in the Global Next-Generation Anode Materials Market

• In May 2022, Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. disclosed the purchase of a 600,000-square-foot facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Sila intends to employ the facility to manufacture lithium-ion anode materials at the high standard and volume required for serving the automotive industry.
• In July 2023, to improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. stated that it had signed a contract with Nexeon Ltd. for the acquisition of silicon anode material for automobile batteries.
• In February 2023, NanoRial Technologies Ltd. and NEO Battery Materials Ltd. entered a mutually exclusive partnership contract. By using NanoRial’s high-performance carbon nanotubes (CNT) materials as a durable nano coating material, NEO and NanoRial are collaborating to improve the durability and efficacy of NEO's silicon anode materials, NBMSiDE.
• In August 2022, to increase the research of silicon battery anode substances, Nexeon raised $90 million, extending its total financing to $170 million. It is expected that the company will be able to manufacture large quantities of its silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with the funding it received from subsequent rounds of investment.
• In September 2022, a collaborative strategic framework contract was executed by Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. and the municipal government of Yichun City in order to establish a manufacturing facility for lithium-ion batteries and other related manufacturing network initiatives. According to the release, the company intends to set up a lithium metal project with a planned production capacity of 7,000 tons in the Yichun Economic & Technological Development Zone, as well as a new-type lithium-ion production facility with a yearly output capacity of 30 GWh.

Demand - Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities

Market Drivers: Increasing Need for Fast Charging and High-Density Batteries

The evolution of lithium-ion batteries has ushered in a digital electronic revolution by serving as a powerhouse for a variety of devices such as laptops, mobile phones, and numerous other electronic gadgets. The increased demand for EVs as a result of escalating environmental concerns places a premium on battery energy storage capacity. The growing demand for EVs has a direct impact on the lithium-ion battery and next-generation anode materials markets. Major impediments to the growth of EVs and consumer appliances are charging difficulties, as recharging EV batteries takes much longer than fueling conventional petroleum vehicles. Graphite, a commonly used anode material, has a considerably low discharge potential. This inhibits the lithium-ion battery's ability to charge quickly. Furthermore, researchers are Sdeveloping various combinations of battery anode elements such as silicon, tin, and germanium to enable the batteries' quick charging capability without compromising their durability. Thus, it can be said that the growing demand for higher-density and fast-charging batteries is driving the growth of the global next-generation anode materials market.

Market Challenges: Lack of Large-Scale Production of High-Quality Graphene

The electrochemical performance of numerous end-use applications has improved as a result of the evolution of nanostructured graphene. A potential additive for self-healing materials is graphene. According to scientists at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, batteries with graphene coatings have a five-fold increase in charging capacity. Through its use in batteries, graphene's electronic properties have the potential to usher in a revolutionary development in energy storage applications. The difficulty in scaling up mass graphene production, however, limits the wide adaptability of graphene despite its advantageous properties. Large-scale production has a significant impact on graphene's characteristics, including its thermal conductivity, mechanical flexibility, transparency, and electrical conductivity. As a result, maintaining the quality of graphene becomes challenging.

Market Opportunities: Increasing Investment in Renewable Energy Sources

Global acceptance and investment in renewable energy are increasing. Lithium-ion batteries are anticipated to play a significant role in the transition that both governments and businesses are attempting to navigate away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources in order to minimize carbon emissions and meet the targets of the Paris Agreement. The firms are additionally researching the potential for adopting lithium-ion batteries as the primary energy storage system for renewable energy accomplished off-grid. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries outperform other commercially available batteries in terms of energy density, specific energy, and power density. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries' rising use as energy storage devices for renewable energy sources is fueled by their high-power discharge capability, improved round-trip efficiency, low self-discharge rate, and substantially longer work life.

How can this report add value to an organization?

Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader to understand the different types involved in the next-generation anode materials market. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the global next-generation anode materials market based on the end user (transportation, electrical and electronics, energy storage, and others). Next-generation anode materials market is gaining traction in end-user industries on the back of sustainability concerns and their higher efficiency properties. Next-generation anode materials are also being used for controlling green house gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, partnerships and collaborations are expected to play a crucial role in strengthening market position over the coming years, with the companies focusing on bolstering their technological capabilities and gaining a dominant market share in the next-generation anode materials industry.

Growth/Marketing Strategy: The global next-generation anode materials market has been growing at a rapid pace. The market offers enormous opportunities for existing and emerging market players. Some of the strategies covered in this segment are mergers and acquisitions, product launches, partnerships and collaborations, business expansions, and investments. The strategies preferred by companies to maintain and strengthen their market position primarily include partnerships, agreements, and collaborations.

Competitive Strategy: The key players in the global next-generation anode materials market analyzed and profiled in the study include next-generation anode materials providers that develop, maintain, and market next-generation anode materials. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the global next-generation anode materials market has been done to help the reader understand the ways in which players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis

The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.

Among the top players profiled in the report, the private companies operating in the global next-generation anode materials market accounted for around 73% of the market share in 2022, while the public companies operating in the market captured around 27% of the market share.

Some of the prominent names in this market are:

• Altairnano
• LeydnJar Technologies BV
• Nexeon Ltd.
• pH Matter LLC
• Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
• Cuberg
• Shanghai Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd.
• AMPIRUS TECHNOLOGIES
• California Lithium Battery
• Enovix
• POSCO CHEMICAL
• Albemarle Corporation
• Talga Group.
• Tianqi Lithium Corporation
• Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd.