Global Metal Nanoparticles Market Report, Growth, Insight, Outlook, and Forecast to 2028

Metal Nanoparticles Market Overview

The global Metal Nanoparticles market was valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 4.4 billion in 2028 with a growth rate of 10.41% during the forecast period, 2022-2028. Metal nanoparticles are in high demand from various end-use industries, and the government’s attention to nanotechnology is growing. Demand is projected to be driven by advances in life sciences and considerable research in the biomedical sector. Consumption of personal and skincare items is expected to rise, which would boost demand. Metal nanoparticles also have a wide range of uses in high-tech sectors due to their electrical, mechanical, optical, and chemical catalytic capabilities. Furthermore, expanding the application scope of metal nanoparticles in the electronics and optoelectronics industries will likely boost the market growth in the coming years. On the other hand, metal nanoparticles have been demonstrated to have harmful effects on both human health and the environment. It produces new classes of toxins that have the potential to harm microbial ecosystems, which is expected to stifle market expansion.

What are Metal Nanoparticles?

Metal nanoparticles are metal nanoparticles with at least one or more dimensions (width, thickness, or length) in the 1–100 nanometer range. These particles have unusual chemical and physical properties and a high surface-to-volume ratio. Their size, structure, and shape influence their optical characteristics, durability, and reactivity. Metal nanoparticles are considered viable materials for various commercial uses, including energy-based research, imaging, catalysis, medical applications, and environmental applications, because of these qualities.

Growth Driver

Rising R&D activities

Because of the increased spending on nanotechnology research worldwide, the number of novel nanoparticle characterization products is fast increasing. Many countries worldwide are currently investing heavily in nanotechnology research and development. During the previous ten years, huge public investments have been made in the business. The United States invests heavily in nanotechnology research. Nanotechnology has also been incorporated into developing countries’ science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) strategies, including Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, and a few Central American and Caribbean nations. Several nations are also developing new regulatory rules for nanotechnology products to ensure their safety, which is expected to propel the global market from 2022 to 2028.

Opportunity

Growing pharmaceutical & healthcare industry

Metal nanoparticles are mostly used in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications. Metal nanoparticles such as gold, silver, and platinum/palladium are commonly used in healthcare. These nanoparticles are crucial in illness early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Gold nanoparticles are currently being used successfully in cancer therapy, medical imaging, and drug delivery. Emerging countries have seen a large increase in government investments in pharmaceutical R&D over the last five years. Furthermore, pharmaceutical companies’ R&D spending has expanded dramatically during the last two decades.

Restraint

Fluctuating prices of metals

Metal nanoparticles can be made from gold, silver, platinum/palladium, copper, iron, and magnesium, among other metals. The metal market’s price index is quite variable, and these price variations impact the final cost of metal nanoparticles. The price of precious metals is volatile, and organizations that use metals in their value creation chain face significant price changes in the metals market. Production costs, demand and supply circumstances, money supply, and geopolitical stability are all factors that directly impact metal prices. Metal nanoparticle manufacturers are discouraged from generating significant quantities of these nanoparticles due to fluctuating metal prices.

Pre-Covid-19 impact on the global Metal Nanoparticles market

Metal nanoparticles were being created for biomedical and biosensing applications before the pandemic, which was expected to propel the industry around the world. The usage of MONPs can improve treatments such as cancer therapy and dentistry. Iron oxide nanoparticles are employed in cancer therapy.

Covid-19 impact on the global Metal Nanoparticles market

The COVID-19 epidemic has damaged cosmetics and cosmetic chemicals sales, lowering market demand for sophisticated materials such as metal nanoparticles. Production and supply chain disruptions have negatively impacted the metal nanoparticles market. With their radio-opacity and Sulphur binding stability, gold nanoparticles are one of the most common forms of metal nanoparticles that find widespread use in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. In light-activated photothermal therapy, gold nanoparticles play an important role as a medication or drug carrier. The need for metal nanoparticles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries is being driven by the use of gold nanoparticles in COVID-19 antibody test kits. As a result, the rising use of gold nanoparticles in the pharmaceutical industry benefits the metal nanoparticles market.

Post Covid-19 impact on the global Metal Nanoparticles market

Following the epidemic, the metal nanoparticles market is expected to be driven by increased R&D activities to improve product applications and significant growth in nanotechnology. Metal nanoparticles are being used in medicines, cosmetics, and medical and life sciences, which is expected to raise market demand following the pandemic.

Metal Segmental Analysis

Based on Metal, the global Metal Nanoparticles market is classified into Platinum/Palladium, Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, Iron, and Others. Silver is expected to hold a significant share in the global Metal Nanoparticles market during the forecast period by 2028. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are silver atom clusters ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. Their antimicrobial activity against viruses, bacteria, and other eukaryotic microorganisms is one of the reasons for their increasing use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties of silver nanoparticles are well recognized. Because of their durability, high electrical conductivity, and low sintering temperatures, these particles are also used in conductive inks, fillers, and pastes. Figure: Global Metal Nanoparticles Market, by Metal, Market Share, 2021

Synthesis Process Segmental Analysis

Based on Synthesis Process, the global Metal Nanoparticles market is segregated into Chemical, Physical, and Biobased. The Chemical segment accounts for a considerable share in the global Metal Nanoparticles market from 2022-to 2028. Chemical methods are the most commonly used to synthesize nanoparticles to get the desired shapes and sizes under the right conditions. Chemical reduction of metal salts, thermal decomposition of metal salts, microemulsions, electrochemical synthesis, sol-gel technique, and chemical vapors deposition are chemical methods used to make metal nanoparticles. Chemical reduction of metal salts is the most extensively used approach for synthesizing colloid suspensions of metals due to its low preparation cost and high yield of nanoparticles with aggregation.

Region Segmental Analysis

Based on the regional segmental analysis, the Metal Nanoparticles market is characterized by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific is estimated to hold a significant share in the market over the forecasted period by 2028. South Korea, India, China, and Indonesia, among other emerging economies, are expected to rise rapidly in the future years. The purchasing of electronics, cosmetics, and technologically advanced medical treatments in the region is predicted to increase as the region’s population and standard of living rise.

Competitor Analysis

American Elements, Nanoshel LLC, US Research Nanomaterials, Tanaka Holdings, Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Meliorum Technology, Nanocomposix, BBI Group, EPRUI Nanoparticles & Microspheres, Sigma-Aldrich, Nanocs, and Other prominent players. Key Stakeholders

• Market research and consulting firms
• Industry associations
• Global Metal Nanoparticles manufacturing firm
• Local Governments
• Regulatory bodies
• Suppliers
• Retailers

Recent Development

• In April 2021, Pró-Análise and nanoComposix inked an agreement to expand the distribution of nanoComposix products throughout Brazil. Hundreds of off-the-shelf and bespoke inorganic metal and metal oxide nanoparticles are manufactured by nanoComposix to enable the development of technologies such as lateral flow assay diagnostics, targeted medication administration, optical displays, and many more.
• In September 2018, Tanaka Holdings developed a wire forming technology (Low-temperature sintered silver nanometal printing technique) capable of sintering at a low temperature of 70°C and a full-surface silver metal film-forming technology using existing processes using TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo’s low-temperature sintered silver nano ink.

Scope of the Report

Report Attribute	Details
Revenue in 2021	USD 2.2 Billion
The revenue forecast in 2028	USD 4.4 Billion
CAGR	10.41%
Historical data	2017 – 2020
Base Year	2021
Forecast period	2022 – 2028
Region covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa
Key companies Profiled	American Elements, Nanoshel LLC, US Research Nanomaterials, Tanaka Holdings, Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Meliorum Technology, Nanocomposix, BBI Group, EPRUI Nanoparticles & Microspheres, Sigma-Aldrich, Nanocs, and Other prominent players.

Market Modelling

By Metal

• Platinum/Palladium
• Gold
• Silver
• Copper
• Nickel
• Iron
• Others

By Synthesis Process

• Chemical
• Physical
• Bio-based

By End-user

• Pharmaceutical & healthcare
• Electrical & electronics
• Catalyst
• Personal care & cosmetics
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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