The piezoelectric ceramic is a kind of functional ceramic materials which can create electricity when subjected to a mechanical stress. They will also work in reverse, generating a strain by the application of an electric field. In sensors they make it possible to convert forces, pressures and accelerations into electrical signals, and in sonic and ultrasonic transducers and actuators they convert electric voltages into vibrations or deformations.
The Science
Piezoelectric ceramic materials are ionically bonded and consist of atoms with positive and negative charges, called ions. These ions occupy positions in specific repeating units (called unit cells). If a unit cell is non-centro symmetric, i.e. lacking a centre of symmetry, then the application of a stress produces a net movement of the positive and negative ions with respect to each other and results in an electric dipole or polarisation.
The degree of polarisation is dependent upon the stress and whether tensile or compressive stresses are applied affects the charge produced. The dipoles, which are present due to the non-centro symmetric structure, form domains that are regions where neighbouring dipoles have the same alignment.
Initially the domains are randomly oriented (see figure on the left) and there is no overall polarisation of the ceramic and therefore it exhibits I no piezoelectric effect. By applying heat and a strong DC field the domains are subjected to 'poling', causing the domains that are nearly aligned to the field to grow at the expense of those at differing alignments. After cooling to room temperature and removing the DC field, the domains are 'locked' resulting in an overall alignment and the material is now piezoelectric.
The market for Lead Magnesium Niobate (PMN) held the largest share of the piezoelectric materials market owing to their high piezoelectric sensitivity and ability to acquire desired shapes and sizes. Currently, the most widely used piezoelectric ceramic material is PMN. It is used in a variety of applications, including medical, industrial, and automotive.
In the global piezoelectric devices market, APAC held the highest share in 2015. Globally, the largest amount of research on piezoelectric materials and devices is undertaken in Japan. Several experiments on microscale applications of piezoelectric technology have been carried out in Japan, including the usage of this technology in floors of train stations to generate electricity. Owing to this, the market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest rate in the coming years.
Global giant manufactures mainly distributed in Europe. The manufacturers in Japan have a long history and unshakable status in this field. Manufacturers such as MURATA and TDK have relative higher level of product\'s quality. As to British, MORGAN has become as a global leader. In Germany, CeramTec leads the technology development. Most of Chinese manufactures locate in Jiangsu, Guangdong and Zhejiang province.
The report offers detailed coverage of Piezoelectric Ceramics industry and main market trends. The market research includes historical and forecast market data, demand, application details, price trends, and company shares of the leading Piezoelectric Ceramics by geography. The report splits the market size, by volume and value, on the basis of application type and geography.
The report forecast global Piezoelectric Ceramics market to grow to reach xxx Million USD in 2020 with a CAGR of xx% during the period 2021-2025.
First, this report covers the present status and the future prospects of the global Piezoelectric Ceramics market for 2015-2025.
And in this report, we analyze global market from 5 geographies: Asia-Pacific[China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia], Europe[Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland], North America[United States, Canada, Mexico], Middle East & Africa[GCC, North Africa, South Africa], South America[Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru].
Key Companies
MURATA
TDK
MORGAN
TAIYO YUDEN
KYOCERA
CeramTec
PI Ceramic
Exelis
Sparkler Ceramics
KEPO Electronics
APC International
TRS
Noliac
SensorTech
Meggitt Sensing
Johnson Matthey
Kinetic Ceramics
Konghong Corporation
Jiakang Electronics
Datong Electronic
Audiowell
Honghua Electronic
Risun Electronic
Yuhai Electronic Ceramic
PANT
At the same time, we classify Piezoelectric Ceramics according to the type, application by geography. More importantly, the report includes major countries market based on the type and application.
Market Segment as follows:
Market by Order Type
Lead zinc titanates(PZT)
Lead titanate (PT)
Lead magnesium niobate (PMN)
Others
Market by Application
Industrial & Manufacturing
Automotive
Information & Telecommunication
Medical Devices
Others
By Region
Asia-Pacific[China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia]
Europe[Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland]
North America[United States, Canada, Mexico]
Middle East & Africa[GCC, North Africa, South Africa]
South America[Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru]
The research provides answers to the following key questions:
• What is the estimated growth rate and market share and size of the Piezoelectric Ceramics market for the forecast period 2021 - 2025?
• What are the driving forces in the Piezoelectric Ceramics market for the forecast period 2021 - 2025?
• Who are the prominent market players and how have they gained a competitive edge over other competitors?
• What are the market trends influencing the progress of the Piezoelectric Ceramics industry worldwide?
• What are the major challenges and threats restricting the progress of the industry?
• What opportunities does the market hold for the prominent market players?