Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electroactive Polymers Market 2017-2021" report to their offering.

The global electroactive polymers market to grow at a CAGR of 7.45% during the period 2017-2021.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global electroactive polymers market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated through the sales of EAP for applications such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), antistatic packaging, electromagnetic interference (EMI), plastics coated with electrostatic paints, and others to calculate the market size by considering 2016 as the base year.

Electroactive polymers (EAP) are a new type of polymers that display significant shapes or displacement as a response to external electrical stimuli. These polymers can be stimulated by an external electrical activation mechanism and can be used for many different applications. They are also capable of transducing mechanical energy to electrical energy. The use of EAP in solar cells for reducing voltage consumption and managing the required voltage outflow is on the rise. This factor will propel the market growth in future.

According to the report, one driver in market is increased use of touchscreens. Haptic technology in electronic devices allows the users to perceive touch sensations. An actuator made of EAP, which is embedded in the device, helps in creating this touch sensation and making it more realistic. Many consumer devices are equipped with this technology. This technology is gaining prominence due to the increase in competition among the vendors catering to the hand-held device market. This is because it helps in creating differentiation and enhances customer loyalty.

Key Vendors:

  • 3M
  • Agfa-Gevaert
  • Celanese
  • Covestro
  • Merck
  • Parker Hannifin

Other Prominent Vendors:

  • Sumitomo Chemical
  • Arkema
  • Solvay
  • KEMET Corporation
  • Optotune

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive summary

Part 02: Scope of the report

Part 03: Market research methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market landscape

Part 06: Market segmentation by type

Part 07: Market segmentation by application

Part 08: Geographic segmentation

Part 09: Market drivers

Part 10: Impact of drivers

Part 11: Market challenges

Part 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

Part 13: Market trends

Part 14: Vendor landscape

Part 15: Key vendor analysis

Part 16: Appendix

Part 17: Extras

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