Global Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Market Report 2023: Increased Focus to Apply DLC Films on Mass-produced Mechanical Components Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2023 to 2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global diamond-like carbon (DLC) market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2023 and 2031.

Companies Mentioned

• IBC Coatings Technologies
• Oerlikon Groups Inc.
• Richter Precision Inc.
• Norseld Pty Ltd
• Morgan Advanced Materials Plc
• Wallwork Heat Treatment Ltd
• Renishaw Advanced Materials Ltd
• Micromatter Technologies Inc

The diamond-like term reflects that the film (coating) contains some portion of sp3 (diamond) and sp2 (carbon) bonding. This bonding has mechanical properties of the film different from the properties of a diamond. The diamond-like carbon (DLC) is an amorphous carbon material that displays some of the typical properties of a diamond.

It is a thin film coating deposited on other materials to impart essential properties of diamond such as hard, chemical & scratch resistance, and to provide surface lubrication to minimize friction amongst others. DLC coatings possess high thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity that make them suitable for medical devices, micro-electronics, and automotive components applications. Protective coatings on displays, flexible semiconductors, and sensors are coated with DLC to increase the durability of the product and increase overall product life.

DLC coating is deposited on any material by the 'Plasma-enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE-CVD)' process. Polymers are often known to have low melting point temperatures, therefore coated with DLC to improve their melting point temperatures and surface hardness.

The polymers like PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is one of the major product coated with DLC to impart strength and have an extended product life. The structure and mechanical properties of DLC are based on the method of deposition and incorporation of additional elements like hydrogen, nitrogen, silicone, and other metal dopants.

These additional elements control the hardness of the resultant film, level of residual stress, and tri-biological properties. The DLC coating is chemically inert and can be used for number of materials like aluminum-silicon alloys, powder metallurgy, cylinders, pistons, balls, gates, actuators, crankshafts, ball bearings, rotors, and impellers amongst many others.

The major restraining factor with the usage of DLC is that the coating thickness (5 m and below) is limited. Since the film itself is under the influence of residual stresses, de-lamination failure can occur in case of high film stress. Lower temperature degrades the DLC to graphite is another factor restraining the growth.

The property of graphite is not similar to diamond and hence the coating may not be worthy enough to impart desired properties. In recent years there has been an increased focus to apply DLC films on mass-produced mechanical components including medical components. This is one of the major factors that is expected to propel the market growth for DLC coatings and their applications.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents an analysis of each segment from 2021 to 2031 considering 2022 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2022 to 2031.

Market Segmentation

Product

• Hydrogen Free DLC (a-C)
• Hydrogenated DLC (a-C:H)
• Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon DLC (ta-C)
• Hydrogenated Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon DLC (ta-C:H)
• Others (Silicon DLC, Metal DLC, etc.)

Application

• Medical Products
• Thermal Application
• Packaging Products
• Automotive
• Others (Metal Forming, Tools & Tackles, Mechanical Seals, etc.)

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) market?
• What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2031.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) market worldwide?

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