Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries Research: the market is expected to grow from USD 29.0 million in 2024 to USD 122 million by 2031

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The global market for Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries was estimated to be worth US$ 29.0 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 122 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries Market to Grow at 25.0% CAGR Through 2031

The global market for Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Conductive Agents used in solid-state batteries is undergoing a transformation, with significant advances from leading manufacturers and a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.0% projected from 2025 to 2031. According to the latest industry report by QYResearch, the market is expected to grow from USD 29.0 million in 2024 to USD 122 million by 2031.

Carbon nanotube conductive agents are essential in solid-state lithium battery systems, primarily used to enhance electronic conductivity and improve electrode–electrolyte interface contact. These agents significantly boost electrochemical performance in applications such as electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, aerospace, and other emerging sectors.

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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 – TUBALL™ SWCNT Dispersion for SolidState/HighRate Batteries

· Product type: Singlewalled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) dispersion, suitable for drycoated electrodes and solidstate 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, thinfilm architectures for high energy density

· Applications: Highrate cathode and siliconanode solidstate or dryprocess 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 lithiumbattery conductive additive applications

· Applications: Solidstate batteries, consumer electronics, EV battery electrodes

3. Guangdong Dowstone Technology – CNTBased Conductive Agent for FastCharge Batteries

· Product: Carbon nanotube conductive agents integrated in ternary precursor systems, designed for ultrafast charging battery use

· Application suitability: Solidstate or semisolidstate batteries, especially fastcharge silicon/ternary anode systems

· Benefits: Supports super-fast charging; improved conductivity and interface stability in advanced cell chemistries

4. Meijo Nano Carbon – HighCrystallinity SWCNT for Silicon Anodes

· Product: High-purity, highcrystallinity singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for siliconbased anode conductive agent use

· Notable: Only company with semimass production technology for this grade; tailored for dryelectrode and solidstate applications

· Applications: Siliconanode SSBs, highnickel cathodes, dry battery electrode (DBE) and solidstate cell integration

5. LG Chem – IndustrialScale SWCNT Conductive Agent

· Product: SWCNT conductive agent products produced at high volume for EV battery electrodes; CNT4 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 solidstate and nextgen lithium cells

Latest Trends and Applications of CNT Conductive Agents in SolidState 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 0dimensional, pointcontact 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 microvoids 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 highenergydensity, fastcharging solidstate 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 rolltoroll processes, enabling high-throughput, binderfree electrode architectures aligned with solid-state manufacturing needs.

6. Regional and Industry Dynamics

The AsiaPacific 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 TUBALL™ 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

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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.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries market is segmented as below:
By Company
OCSiAI
Jiangsu Cnano Technology
Guangdong Dowstone Technology


Segment by Type
Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes
Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes


Segment by Application
Consumer Electronics
Electric Vehicles
Aerospace
Others


Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2020-2031)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2020-2031)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2020-2031)
Chapter 5:  Sales, revenue of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2020-2031)
Chapter 6:  Sales, revenue of Carbon Nanotube Conductive Agent for Solid State Batteries in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2020-2031)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.


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