Table of Content

1.0 Executive Summary
1.1. Research Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3 Key Findings

2.0 Technology Snapshot and Trends
2.1 Thermally Conductive Adhesives Gaining Acceptance Due to Enhanced Functionality
2.2 Need for Materials with Higher Thermal Resistance Propels the Adoption of Thermoconductive Adhesives
2.3 Manufacturing Processes of Thermally Conductive Adhesives
2.4 Polymer-based Adhesives are Highly Desirable due to its Ability to Cater to Both Rigid and Flexible Applications
2.5 Silver Metal-based Fillers are the most Desirable Filler Material for Heat Sinks
2.6 Graphene-based Fillers are Gaining Importance
2.7 Ceramic Fillers Targeted for Use in Aerospace Applications
2.8 APAC Region is Involved in Development of Thermally Conductive Adhesives that can Cater to a Broad Spectrum of Applications

3.0 Innovation Ecosystem
3.1 R&D Activity is Predominantly Focused on Enhancing the Heat Transfer Properties
3.2 Global IP filling Trend is Experiencing an Upward Trend due to Significant Number of Patent Filling from Asia-Pacific
3.3 Electronic Circuits Observed to be a Key Application Area for Thermally Conductive Adhesives
3.4 Metal Fillers in Polymer Composites is the Most Widely adopted Method for Manufacturing Thermally Conductive Adhesives
3.5 Academia Active in Basic and Applied Research
3.6 Funding for Thermally Conductive Adhesive Development is Directed Towards End Product Development

4.0 Application Landscape
4.1 Demand from Electronics Sector is the Highest for Thermally Conductive Adhesives
4.2 Electronics Sector Expected to have High Adoption due to the Adhesives’ Ability to Help in Miniaturization of Components
4.3 Aerospace and Defense Sector is one of the Earliest Sectors to Adopt Thermally Conductive Adhesives
4.4 Automotive Sector will Experience a High Adoption Rate due to the Surge in the Demand for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
4.5 Adoption in the Energy Storage Sector to Rise with Growing Focus on High Performance Batteries
4.6 Lighting Sector is Gaining Traction due to Enhanced Efficiency of Thermally Conductive Adhesives
4.7 Healthcare will Experience a Significant Adoption of Thermally Conductive Adhesives due to its Bio-inert Characteristics

5.0 Technology Impact
5.1 Benchmarking Rubrics
5.2 Electronics Sector is Observed to have the Highest Application Potential
5.3 IP Portfolio and Ability to Meet Application Needs Play an Important Role in Adoption
6. Key Contacts
6.1 Key Contacts

7. Appendix
Benchmarking Matrix Data- Justification of Ratings
Benchmarking Matrix Data- Justification of Ratings (contd.)
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