Ionic Liquids Market Size Report Trends and Forecast 2030

Coverage: Ionic Liquids Market covers analysis by Type (Process Chemicals, Performance Chemicals); Application (Solvents, Extractions and Separations, Electrolytes, Lubricants and Additives, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

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  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
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The ionic liquids market size is expected to grow from US$ 42 million in 2022 to US$ 89 million by 2030; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 9.8% from 2022 to 2030.

Market Insights and Analyst View:

Ionic liquids are a class of purely ionic, salt-like materials that are in liquid state at unusually low temperatures. They are ionic compounds formed by the combination of a cation and an anion, such as salts. The term molten salts is also used to refer generally to ionic liquids. Ionic liquids are highly used in various applications, including solvent chemistry, catalysis, and electrochemistry. Many ionic liquids have high thermal stability and low flammability due to their negligible vapor pressure at ambient temperature. These properties of ionic liquids can increase the safety of high-temperature solvent applications, such as in batteries. The inherent conductivity of ionic liquids makes them suitable for a wide range of electrochemical applications. Ionic liquids are used as performance additives by a number of industries seeking the benefit of their advantageous properties. Further, the ionic liquids are green solvents, and their biggest advantage is their low volatility at room temperature, so they are not considered VOCs. Hence, ionic liquids can help to replace contaminating solvents.

Growth Drivers and Challenges:

The increasing demand for ionic liquids from applications sectors is mainly driving the ionic liquids market growth. Different applications of Ionic liquids are electrolytes, solvents, catalyst, lubricants and additives, process fluids, and many others. Ionic liquids are used in batteries due to improvements in safety (non-flammable) and increased high-voltage stability. They are also used as operating fluids. Lubricants is another important area of development for ionic liquids due to their high thermal stability, conductivity, low volatility, and low flammability. Further, in recent years, ionic liquids have received significant attention from the scientific community owing to such unusual properties as liquids, being considered as suitable substitutes for volatile organic solvents. The last decade has seen a remarkable boost in ionic liquids application in several fields due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, the high cost of ionic liquids is expected to restrain the ionic liquids market growth during the studied periods. Many ionic liquids are made from bistriflimide anions. These are fluorinated molecules that need 37 synthesis steps. Hence, even with economies of scale, it is not possible to make ionic liquids cheap.

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Report Segmentation and Scope:

The “Global Ionic Liquids Market” is segmented based on type, application, and geography. Based on type, the ionic liquids market is segmented into azolium, phosphonium, pyridinium, alkylammonium, pyrrolidinium, and others. The ionic liquids market is segmented based on application into electrolytes, solvents, catalyst, lubricants and additives, process fluids, and others. The ionic liquids market based on geography is segmented into North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South & Central America)

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Segmental Analysis:

Based on application, the ionic liquids market is segmented into electrolytes, solvents, catalyst, lubricants and additives, process fluids, and others. The catalyst segment held a significant ionic liquids market share and is expected to register significant growth over the studied period. Catalytic applications of ionic liquids include a biphasic or multiphasic system, with the ionic liquids being readily and economically separated from the products and, in most cases, reusable. Some ionic liquids also function as catalysts themselves.

Segmental Analysis:

Regional Analysis: 

Based on geography, the ionic liquids market is divided into five key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and Middle East & Africa. The global ionic liquids market was dominated by Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific ionic liquids market includes countries such as Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The region dominated the ionic liquids market due to rising demand for catalysts and solvents from countries such as India and China. Also, the presence of a large number of chemical manufacturers in the region boosts the market growth in the region. In the South Korean economy, the chemicals industry has been a powerhouse. Further, North America is expected to register a considerable growth rate from 2022 to 2030. North America region includes countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. The market growth in North America is driven by the increasing use of ionic liquids in various applications such as electrolytes, solvents, paper and pulp, lubricants, and others.

Industry Developments and Future Opportunities: 

Various initiatives taken by the key players operating in the ionic liquids market are listed below:

•    In April 2021, Chevron Corporation and Honeywell announced the commissioning and start-up of the world’s first commercial-scale ISOALKY process unit that utilizes ionic liquids to produce alkylate. The ISOALKY technology represents a major innovation in alkylation technology.

•    In January 2022, i2O Therapeutics, a developer of oral biologic products based on its proprietary ionic liquid platform, announced a collaboration and option agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc., for Janssen Research & Development to evaluate the use of ionic liquid technology for the oral delivery of macromolecules. 

•    In July 2020, CAGE Bio Inc. announced a research and development agreement with Nitto Denko Corporation for a transdermal formulation of undisclosed molecules. The goal of the partnership is to explore the potential for developing therapeutic products at Nitto using CAGE Bio's proprietary deep eutectic ionic liquid technology.

•    In May 2016, Academics from Australia and China formally signed an agreement of a partnership between Monash University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The Memorandum of Understanding will see the creation of the China Australia Center for Ionic Liquids and will involve an enhanced exchange of staff, students, and resources between the two institutions.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic affected almost all industries in various countries. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and business shutdowns in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), South & Central America (SAM), and the Middle East & Africa (MEA) hampered the growth of several industries, including the chemicals and materials industry. The shutdown of manufacturing units of ionic liquids companies disturbed global supply chains, manufacturing activities, and delivery schedules. Various companies witnessed delays in product deliveries and a slump in sales of their products in 2020. The negative impact of the pandemic on industries such as chemicals, paper & pulp, and others negatively impacted the ionic liquids market growth.

However, various industries are coming on track after supply constraints affecting these industries are resolving gradually. Moreover, the rising demand for ionic liquids from various application sectors is substantially promoting the ionic liquids market growth. 

Competitive Landscape and Key Companies:

A few players operating in the global ionic liquids market include BASF SE, Solvay, Merck KGaA, Strem, SOLVIONIC, Proionic, KOEI CHEMICAL CO LTD, Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd, Carl Roth, and Alfa Chemical Co Ltd. Players operating in the global ionic liquids market focus on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They also focus on adopting various strategies such as investment in research and development activities, new product launches, collaborations, and partnerships in order to stay competitive in the market.


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The List of Companies

1.BASF SE
2.Solvay
3.Merck KGaA
4.Strem
5.SOLVIONIC
6.Proionic
7.KOEI CHEMICAL CO LTD
8.Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd
9.Carl Roth
10.Alfa Chemical Co Ltd

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