High-performance Polyamides Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024
High-performance polyamide (HPPA) is a type
of synthetic thermoplastic resin from the polyamide family. It is a
polyamide wherein the residues of terephthalic acid contain at least 55%
of the molar percentage of dicarboxylic acid present in structural
units in the polymer chain. Polymers are added to the HPPA resin to make
it useful for specific applications. The combination of polymers and
additive is referred to as a composite. Ingredients added to produce
composites include minerals, flame retardants, fiberglass, and other
chemicals. The aromatic content is supplemented in the form of
isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid. The special monomeric structure
of amorphous polyamides imparts heat resistance and transparency.
Advantages of high-performance polyamides include high melting point,
reduced absorption of moisture, improved dimensional stability, and
better retention of mechanical property at high temperature.
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High-performance
polyamides are injection-molded into parts of different shapes that are
used in a wide variety of applications. Temperature resistance,
mechanical strength, and weight reduction by replacing metal parts of an
automotive are factors driving the market for HPPA. Nomex and Kevlar
are fibers made from aromatic polyamides, which offer high tensile
strength and excellent resistance to high temperatures. Similar to any
other thermoplastic, HPPA can be fully recycled by re-melting.
Based
on the end-use application, the market for high-performance polyamides
can be divided into automotive and defense accessories. Automotive
applications include fuel and coolant lines, pump wear rings, motor
bobbin parts, water heater manifold fuel modules, fuel line connectors,
thermostat housing, air coolers, and coolant pumps. Based on the end
product application, the HPPA market can be segmented into Nomex and
Kevlar fibers. Nomex honeycomb is a lightweight, non-metallic, and
strong fiber that offers excellent heat resiliency, low density, and
high strength-to-weight ratio.
In
terms of region, the global high-performance polyamides market can be
segregated into North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and
Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to be the dominant
market, as China has a large-sized automobile industry. North America
and Europe are also expected to hold a key share of the global market
during the forecast period, owing to strong presence of automobile
manufactures in the two regions. North America is anticipated to hold a
key share of the global market during the forecast period, due to wide
use of Nomex and Kevlar fibers in the aerospace industry in the region,
as they are highly resilient to high temperatures and are light in
weight. The increasing demand for lightweight, fuel-efficient engines
and replacement of metal parts by plastics are the factors likely to
drive the market for high-performance polyamides in the near future.
Key
players operating in the global HPPA market are Arkema, BASF SE,
DuPont, DSM, EMS, Evonik, Kuraray, Mitsui, and Solvay. DSM markets the
HPPA resin under the brand name Stonyl. The resin offers replacement of
metals in a variety of applications and is stable up to 250°C
temperature. DuPont manufactures high-performance polyamides and sells
them under the brand name Zytel HTN. Zytel HTN series is manufactured by
its own, proprietary SHIELD technology and it retains good strength
even after being exposed to 180°C temperature. DuPont is strategizing to
provide high-performance polyamide resins for use in oil and gas
refining units. This would be aimed at replacing the centrifugal pump
metal parts by plastics to make them more efficient and reliable.
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