Global Polymer Chameleons Market 2017-2021

This market research study identifies Autonomic Materials, DowDuPont, Eastman Chemical Company, Polysciences, and Toronto Research Chemicals as the leading players in the global polymer chameleons market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by application (drug delivery system and tissue engineering, bioseparation and biocatalysts, textile engineering, automotive and transportation, and other applications) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Overview of the global polymer chameleons market

Technavio’s market research report has identified the increasing demand for shape memory polymers (SMP) as one of the primary growth drivers for the global polymer chameleons market till 2021. SMPs such as polymer chameleons have the ability to regain their original shape after being deformed. The deformation in these polymers can occur from external stimuli like light, heat, electric or magnetic field, and solution. Researchers are developing triple shape memory by enhancing the features of SMPs. Various medical devices such as cardiovascular system, urogenital applications or devices for general surgery extensively utilize SMPs. SMP have applications in robotics due to their wide array of dynamic properties including soft-to-hard, stable-to-biodegradable, and elastic-to-rigid. Our market research analysts have predicted that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 13% by 2021.

The application of smart polymers or polymer chameleons is gaining popularity in the 3D printing industry. Researchers in Australia have used polymer chameleons to develop a new functional and accessible 3D printing method. They also use pH-responsive functional polymers in the 3D printing process. The growing popularity of smart polymers or polymer chameleons for various 3D printing processes is identified as one of the key trends that will stimulate growth in the polymer chameleons market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The polymer chameleons market is characterized by the presence of a few number of vendors and is moderately competitive. However, with the increasing number of new entrants and advancements in technology, the competitive envrionment of this smart ppolymers market will intensify in the coming years.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Autonomic Materials
• DowDuPont
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Polysciences
• Toronto Research Chemicals

Other prominent vendors in the market include Akina, Chameleon International, CSIRO, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings, SMP Technologies, TOPAS Advanced Polymers, and ULTROXA Polymers.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the polymer chameleons market

• Drug delivery system and tissue engineering
• Bioseparation and biocatalysts
• Textile engineering
• Automotive and transportation

The polymer chameleons market is experiencing growth in the drug delivery system and tissue engineering segment. Polymer chameleons are extensively used in smart drug delivery system and implantations because they are temperature-responsive, pH-responsive, light-responsive, electric-field-responsive, ultrasound-responsive, and bioresponsive polymers. They are also gaining traction in the tissue engineering due to their stimuli-responsive nature.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the polymer chameleons market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The growing efforts on research and development activities and rising technological advancements in the Americas is resulting in an increased application of polymer chameleons. The demand for polymer chameleons will continue to increase during the forecasted period due to growth in the end-user industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, and textiles. The increasing rate of investments in the healthcare industry is expected to boost growth in the smart polymers market.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global polymer chameleons market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global polymer chameleons market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global polymer chameleons market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global polymer chameleons market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global polymer chameleons market?

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