Dielectric elastomers are made of a highly stretchable elastomeric film (mostly Silicone Rubber Elastomer, Acrylate Elastomer or Polyurethane Elastomer) as a dielectric, which is coated on both sides with highly flexible electrodes of graphite or carbon black.
Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are smart material systems that produce large strains. They belong to the group of electroactive polymers (EAP). DE actuators (DEA) transform electric energy into mechanical work. They are lightweight and have a high elastic energy density. They have been investigated since the late 1990s. Many prototype applications exist.
The dielectric elastomer consists of a polymer flexible film sandwiched between upper and lower layers of flexible electrodes, developed and developed by SRI International, a non-profit international research organization, in the second half of 1991. In the external electrical stimulation, the dielectric elastomer can change the shape or volume; when the external electrical stimulation is removed, the dielectric elastomer can restore to the original shape or volume, resulting in stress and strain to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Dielectric elastomers are characterized by large electrical deformation, high energy density, fast response, low viscoelastic hysteresis (mechanical) loss, and high conversion efficiency. They are mainly used for the production of lightweight, miniaturized and high-precision actuators. Potential of an intelligent material. Dielectric elastomer actuator principle was first proposed by Wilhelm Conrad Rntgn in 1880, the voltage applied to the electrode 2, the resulting two-electrode charge between the opposite sex electrostatic attraction in the direction of film thickness of the elastic film; In the horizontal direction, the electrostatic repulsion of the same-sex charge expands the film on the single-sided electrode, resulting in variations in thickness and area: the thickness decreases and the area expands.
Dielectric elastomers and inherently conductive polymers (ICP), inherently dissipative polymers, conductive plastics and ferroelectrets adds up to total electroactive polymers market. The electroactive polymers (EAP) are part of the broad group of smart materials. The use of polymers with electroactive response has only emerged in the last decade with the introduction of new materials which have significant displacement levels. These materials are highly attractive for their low-density, large strain capability, superior spectral response and resilience. In general, the biggest advantages over conventionally used systems in most application fields are the intermittent displacement they can provide, an adaptable stiffness combined with variable size and form factors from micrometres to metres.
This report contains market size and forecasts of Dielectric Elastomers in global, including the following market information:
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (MT)
Global top five Dielectric Elastomers companies in 2021 (%)
The global Dielectric Elastomers market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Silicone Rubber Elastomer Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Dielectric Elastomers include Festo and The Soft Robotics Toolkit etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Dielectric Elastomers manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Silicone Rubber Elastomer
Acrylate Elastomer
Polyurethane Elastomer
Others
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
Dielectric Elastomer Generators
Dielectric Elastomer Sensors
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global Dielectric Elastomers Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Dielectric Elastomers revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Dielectric Elastomers revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Dielectric Elastomers sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (MT)
Key companies Dielectric Elastomers sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Festo
The Soft Robotics Toolkit