Global Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries Market Size, Market Share, Industry Analysis Report 2025

Carbon nanotube conductive agent for solid-state batteries refers to a conductive additive specifically used in solid-state lithium battery systems, with carbon nanotubes (CNT) as the main component. Carbon nanotube conductive agents are essential components in solid-state lithium battery systems, primarily used to enhance electronic conductivity and improve electrode-electrolyte inter facial contact. These conductive agents significantly improve electrochemical performance in applications such as electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, aerospace, and other emerging sectors.

The global market for Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries is undergoing a transformation, with leading manufacturers making significant progress. According to a recent industry report from Global Info Research, the global market for Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries was valued at USD 29.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 122 million in 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.4% from 2025 to 2031.

Key Companies Driving Innovation
The top players in the market include:
• OCSiAI
• Jiangsu Cnano Technology
• Guangdong Dowstone Technology
• Meijo Nano Carbon
• LG Chem

OCSiAI leads the global market in 2024, supported by their newly commissioned single-wall CNT dispersion plant in Serbia. This plant began commercial production in Q3 2024 and is expected to reach a capacity of 120 tonnes per annum by the end of 2025. The company's expansion aligns with increased demand for CNT dispersions tailored to solid-state battery manufacturers.

Jiangsu Cnano Technology and Guangdong Dowstone Technology are also expanding production capacities, focusing on improved dispersion techniques and scalable SWCNT and MWCNT-based products to replace conventional carbon black in high-efficiency battery electrodes.

Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent Product Profiles
1. OCSiAl - TUBALLTM SWCNT Dispersion for Solid State/High Rate Batteries
• Product type: Single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) dispersion, suitable for dry coated electrodes and solid state battery integration
• Performance: Enables up to 4 C charge rate via improved 3D conductive network among active particles
• Benefits: Reduced carbon-black load, enhanced conductivity, mechanical stability, thin film architectures for high energy density
• Applications: High rate cathode and silicon anode solid state or dry process electrodes

2. Jiangsu Cnano Technology - CNT Conductive Paste / Powder
• Product: CNT conductive paste and powder with ≥ 99% purity, original CNT length > 250 μm
• Electrical resistivity: ~10-4 Ω·cm; Ampere density ~107 A/cm2; Thermal conductivity ~3,000 W/mK; Tensile strength ~30 GPa
• Advantages: Best conductivity & mechanical properties, optimized for lithium battery conductive additive applications
• Applications: Solid state batteries, consumer electronics, EV battery electrodes

3. Guangdong Dowstone Technology - CNT Based Conductive Agent for Fast Charge Batteries
• Product: Carbon nanotube conductive agents integrated in ternary precursor systems, designed for ultra fast charging battery use
• Application suitability: Solid state or semi solid state batteries, especially fast charge silicon/ternary anode systems
• Benefits: Supports super-fast charging; improved conductivity and interface stability in advanced cell chemistries

4. Meijo Nano Carbon - High Crystallinity SWCNT for Silicon Anodes
• Product: High-purity, high crystallinity single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for silicon based anode conductive agent use
• Notable: Only company with semi mass production technology for this grade; tailored for dry electrode and solid state applications
• Applications: Silicon anode SSBs, high nickel cathodes, dry battery electrode (DBE) and solid state cell integration

5. LG Chem - Industrial Scale SWCNT Conductive Agent
• Product: SWCNT conductive agent products produced at high volume for EV battery electrodes; CNT 4 Plant to double capacity reaching ~6,100 tpa by 2025
• Features: Substitutes carbon black; improves conductivity by ~10%, reduces additive dosage by up to 30% in battery electrodes
• Applications: Electric vehicle battery electrodes including solid state and next gen lithium cells

Latest Trends and Applications of CNT Conductive Agents in Solid State Batteries
1. Replacing Carbon Black with CNT for Enhanced Conductivity
A significant industry shift is underway as manufacturers move from traditional carbon black to carbon nanotubes (CNT) for conductive agents. Unlike carbon black's 0 dimensional, point contact morphology, 1D CNT networks establish continuous electron pathways even at lower loadings. This enables energy density enhancements without compromising conductivity. CNTs also support thinner electrodes and robust mechanical structures, leading to faster charging, reduced interface resistance, and thinner form factors.

2. Lower Dosages, Improved Architecture
CNTs typically require only 0.5-2 wt % to form an effective percolation network-far less than carbon black's typical 5-8 wt %. This reduction eases material costs and allows for thinner, more energy-dense electrode layers. CNTs' high aspect ratio and superior dispersion also lead to better mechanical integrity-critical for solid-state architectures where contact interfaces must remain stable during cycling.

3. Hybrid Conductive Systems for Optimized Performance
Recent research has shown that hybrid conductive systems-combining CNT with small fractions of carbon black-can provide optimal performance. The CNT component delivers long-range conduction, while carbon black fills micro voids and enhances slurry rheology. This binary approach balances dispersion, conductivity, and electrode mechanical stability, yielding lower internal resistance and more uniform electrode structures.

4. Applications Across Key Sectors
CNT conductive agents are now being deployed in multiple application sectors:
• Consumer Electronics: Thin, flexible solid-state batteries for smartphones and wearable devices benefit from CNT's high conductivity and reduced dosage, improving both runtime and cycle life.
• Electric Vehicles: With rising demand for high energy density, fast charging solid state platforms, CNT additives support thicker electrodes, lower resistance, and better thermal performance-critical for EV battery packs.
• Aerospace: Aerospace-grade cells require superior safety, high thermal stability, and long lifetimes. CNT additives help ensure structural integrity and reliable conductivity under extreme conditions.
• Other Emerging Sectors: Industrial systems, medical devices, and energy storage modules are exploring CNT-enhanced SSBs for their compactness, safety, and performance advantages.
5. Emerging Research Trends Beyond CAGR
Beyond the projected CAGR, several technical trends are notable:
• Control of CNT length and alignment enhances conductive networks and reduces contact resistance, improving rate capability and cycling stability.
• Vertically aligned CNT arrays are being explored to further boost specific capacity (e.g. >700 mAh/g at moderate rates), offering improvements over randomly dispersed CNT systems.
• Integration with advanced binder systems and slurry design (e.g. CNT-HNBR-PVDF systems) improves dispersion and slurry miscibility, vital for scalable electrode fabrication.
• CNTs are also being incorporated into dry-coating and roll to roll processes, enabling high-throughput, binder free electrode architectures aligned with solid-state manufacturing needs.
6. Regional and Industry Dynamics
The Asia Pacific region leads the market in adoption, driven by aggressive capacity expansion from CNT producers and integration by major battery manufacturers. Automotive and consumer electronics players in China, Japan, and South Korea are advancing solid-state battery commercialization, making CNT conductive agents essential components. North America and Europe follow closely, with aerospace and EV initiatives propelling further adoption.

Market Classification by Type
The market is categorized into:
• Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT)
• Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT)

Both types are witnessing increased research and adoption. SWCNTs offer superior conductivity and are especially suitable for dry-electrode processing, while MWCNTs continue to dominate in cost-sensitive applications.

Downstream Customers Using CNT Conductive Agent Products
The following companies have been publicly identified as customers using carbon nanotube conductive agent products (such as OCSiAl's TUBALLTM or Jiangsu Cnano conductive paste) in battery applications, including solid-state batteries.
• CATL
• SVOLT
• CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery)
• Shenzhen Jinbaina Nanotechnology
• Shenzhen FAYMO Technology
• Qingdao Haoxin New ENERGY Technology
• Wuxi Dongheng New Energy Technology
• HaoXin Technology
• Dycotec Materials Ltd
• Nanocyl
• Chasm Advanced Materials

Regional Outlook
Asia-Pacific, led by China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, will remain the largest and fastest-growing market. North America and Europe are also seeing rapid developments, particularly in EV and aerospace battery R&D. Germany is projected to be the leading European country by revenue through 2031.

With rising demand for safer, high-performance solid-state batteries, the role of CNT conductive agents will become increasingly pivotal. Companies are investing in scalable production, improved materials, and strategic partnerships to meet this demand. As solid-state battery adoption accelerates across automotive and electronics sectors, carbon nanotube technology is positioned at the center of next-generation energy storage innovation.

Chapter Outline:
Chapter 1, to describe Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends,Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries.
Chapter 13, to describe Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries research findings and conclusion.

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