The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, due to its use in applications such as hydrocarbon fuels cells and hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells. The market is anticipated to be valued at USD X.X billion by 2028 from USD 1.8 billion in 2020, growing primarily on account of increasing demand for clean energy sources across various end-use industries such as transportation and power generation sectors, coupled with technological advancements in fuel cells industry leading to their adoption for commercial purposes in recent years.
The hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer is a membrane used in the construction of proton exchange membranes (PEMs) or solid polymer electrolyte cells. The function of this membrane is to provide channels for ions and electrons, which when exposed to an external chemical reaction cause electricity generation via redox reactions on opposite sides of the membrane. These layers are made by a process called electrospinning, where electrically charged polymers are spun into highly permeable fibers that can be porous with pore sizes ranging from 0.01 µm to 50 µm depending on their application.
On the basis of Type, the global hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market is segmented into Carbon Paper Type and Carbon Cloth Type.
Carbon Paper Type hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer is the most common type. This type achieves high performance and reduces costs at low carbon content in anode electrode, which can replace current activated carbon required for the Nafion membrane. They are more resistant to degradation by contact with alkaline solutions than prior art membranes such as PTFE (Teflon). Carbon paper type HFDLs consist of two sheets: one sheet has carbon glue spread over it uniformly while the other contains filled with catalyst particles like Pt, Pd, and Rh.
The carbon cloth type of the hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer is a flat structure that contains small holes. It can be made from many types of materials, such as titanium and metal alloys to aluminum or stainless steel. The size also varies depending on the material used in its manufacturing process. Carbon cloth type HFDLs are composed of a single sheet with graphene oxide sheets intertwined to form a carbon nanotube structure with pores ranging from 0.01 µm to 50 µm depending on the application. It is used to make the hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer thinner and lighter.
On the basis of Application, the global hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market is segmented into Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell (H - O) and Hydrocarbon Fuels Cell (Hydrocarbon).
On the basis of Region, the global hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.
North America is expected to account for the largest market share of 34%, followed by North American in 2021. The region has been witnessing a surge in demand for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) due to its advantages over battery-operated electric cars like longer running time per refueling. This would drive the growth of the hydrogen fuel cells gas diffusion layer market during 2018 – 2028.
Europe is anticipated to be one of the prominent regional markets with substantial revenue contribution from 2025 onward as it offers several incentives such as tax exemptions on EVs based on CO² emissions, exemption from VAT taxes, subsidies towards installation charges, etc., which are further projected to positively impact hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market in this region. The UK hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market is anticipated to be the largest in Europe owing to increasing investments for infrastructure development and various governmental initiatives.
China, India, Japan, South Korea & ASEAN are some of the prominent markets across the Asia Pacific where China dominates with an estimated share of over 90% by 2028 followed by India which would grow at a healthy pace on account of growing adoption in the automotive industry due to government support such as tax exemptions, subsidies towards installation charges, etc., along with rising disposable income levels and rapid urbanization in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam & Philippines coupled with stringent emission norms will further favor the growth of hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market during 2018 – 2028. The Middle East & Africa region is expected to witness a high growth rate owing to increasing demand from power and transportation sectors this region will grow at a healthy CAGR of over 15% during 2018 – 2028.
The growth of the hydrogen fuel cell market is one such factor that fuels the global hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market. The increase in demand for clean sources of energy, especially in countries like Japan and China. The rise in demand for green energy to reduce carbon footprints, and environmental pollution are the major factors driving the global hydrogen fuel cell gas diffusion layer market. Apart from this, several companies are focusing on increasing their production capacities to meet rising demands from end-users. For instance, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a new manufacturing facility that will have an annual capacity of producing 400 thousand units by 2020 at its Hwasung plant located near Seoul, South Korea.
Up Market Research published a new report titled “Hydrogen Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Market research report which is segmented by Types (Carbon Paper Type, Carbon Cloth Type), By Applications (Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell, Hydrocarbon Fuels Cell), By Players/Companies SGL, Freudenberg, AvCarb, Toray, Teijin, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Fuel Cells Etc, Cetech, SGL”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.
Report Attributes | Report Details |
Report Title | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Market Research Report |
By Type | Carbon Paper Type, Carbon Cloth Type |
By Application | Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell, Hydrocarbon Fuels Cell |
By Companies | SGL, Freudenberg, AvCarb, Toray, Teijin, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Fuel Cells Etc, Cetech, SGL |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historical Year | 2018 to 2019 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability) |
Forecast Year | 2028 |
Number of Pages | 218 |
Number of Tables & Figures | 153 |
Customization Available | Yes, the report can be customized as per your need. |
The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.
The market is segmented by Type Carbon Paper Type, Carbon Cloth Type and By Application Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell, Hydrocarbon Fuels Cell.
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Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.
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