Thermal Conductive Adhesives: Introduction
- Thermal conductive adhesive is a smooth, dark grey paste, which is hard, durable, and possesses high thermal conductivity. Thermal conductive inks possess extreme insulation properties. The adhesive is viscous in nature as it is densely filled with thermal conductive ceramic powders. This conductive ceramic powder provides high thermal conductivity for electronic appliances.
- The conductive adhesive easily bonds with metals, ceramics, glass, and most plastics used in electronic assemblies. Thermal conductive adhesives are generally designed to provide an efficient heat transfer path between heat generating components, heat sinkers, or other cooling devices. Thermal conductive adhesive tapes consist of a carrier that is highly loaded with thermal conductive fillers coated on single side or both the sides with high temperature resistance.
- Thermal conductive adhesives are utilized in numerous electronic applications owing to the significant generation of heat in modern electronics components. Thermal conductive adhesives offer considerable resistance to chemicals, high temperature, and possess significant thermal stability. Several manufacturers of thermal conductive adhesives have one-part and two-part epoxy systems, as well as silicone and polyimide systems.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market
- Increased demand for integrated circuits and cutting-edge technologies across the globe is anticipated to boost the thermo conductive adhesives market during the forecast period. Additionally, increase in investments in the development of energy storage solutions as well as low cost and efficient materials is anticipated to offer significant opportunities to the global thermally conductive adhesives market during the forecast period. Furthermore, thermally conductive adhesives are likely to play a prominent role in the adhesives industry as a potential alternative to conventional methods.
Thermal Conductive Adhesives: Types Segment
- In terms of type, the global thermal conductive adhesives market can be segmented into silicones, epoxies, polyurethanes and acrylics, and others
- Excessive heat in electrical appliances can lead to improper functioning of the device. Several companies such as Dow Corning provide thermal conductive silicone adhesives. These silicone adhesives provide the solution for highly sensitive circuits and components. Thermal conductive silicones adhesives ensure that the components remain functional even when the appliances generate heat. Modern power semiconductor devices and electronic control units are witnessing a trend of miniaturization. This leads to higher operating temperatures. Thermal conductive adhesives play an important role in maintaining the functioning of these devices and units.
Thermal Conductive Adhesives: Application Segment
- In terms of application, the global thermal conductive adhesives market can be segmented into battery thermal, heat sink, IC packaging heat conduction, LED lighting thermal, and thermal material potting
- Thermal conductive adhesives are often employed to dissipate heat from power electronics. It is generally used to bond heat sinks. Thermal conductive adhesives are also utilized as encapsulation compound for temperature sensors for enclosures or reactors. Adhesives with thermal conductivity are synthetic resins augmented with metallic or inorganic filler materials. Adhesives augmented with ceramic or mineral-based fillers are used in this process to achieve thermal conductivity and electrical isolation at the same time.
Covid-19 Impact on Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world. Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- Manufacturing of various consumer goods and other products across the globe came to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, and other reasons. This is expected to hamper the thermal conductive adhesives market.
Asia Pacific to Dominate Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market
- In terms of region, the global thermal conductive adhesives market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- North America and Europe are major markets for thermal conductive adhesives, owing to the expansion of the electronic industry in these regions. Manufacturers of thermal conductive adhesives based in Asia Pacific and Latin America are investing more in research and development, which has fueled the demand for thermal conductive adhesives in Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market
The global thermal conductive adhesives market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global thermal conductive adhesives market include:
- Dow Corning
- Wacker Chemie AG
- 3M
- SEPA EUROPE GmbH
- Panacol-Elosol GmbH
Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market: Research Scope
Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market, by Type
- Silicones
- Epoxies
- Polyurethanes
- Acrylics
- Others
Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market, by Application
- Battery Thermal
- Heat Sink
- IC Packaging Heat Conduction
- LED Lighting Thermal
- Thermal Material Potting
- Others
Global Thermal Conductive Adhesives Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
