Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market Key Drivers, Opportunities, Challenges, and Restraints 2023-2030
Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) are electrochemical devices capable of generating electricity by converting methanol fuel at the anode. It was developed to eliminate the need of a reformer for conversion of methanol to hydrogen.
The global direct
methanol fuel cells market report by Market
Research Future (MRFR) covers salient aspects such as opportunities, drivers,
restraints, and challenges for the period of 2023 to 2030 (forecast period).
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Competitive Scope
·
SFS Energy AG
(Germany)
·
Blue World Technologies
(Denmark)
·
Oorja Photonics Inc.,
(U.S.)
·
Meoh Power (U.S.)
·
Viaspace (U.S.)
·
Roland Gumpert
(Germany)
·
Fujikura Limited
(Japan)
·
Antig Technology
(Taiwan)
·
Treadstone
Technologies (U.S.)
·
Horizon Fuel Cell
Technologies (Singapore)
Market Scope
The global DMFC
market is slated to balloon owing to demand for clean
energy among various industries. Depletion of fossil fuels as well as
inclination of industrial sectors towards renewable energy is likely to propel
the market growth. Investments in fuel cell developments and government grants
for encouraging research and development can bolster the global market demand.
Scientists in Korea had developed a catalyst made of platinum nanoparticles for
lowering methanol oxidation that causes platinum degradation.
The high storage capacity of DMFCs and use of
cheap material for its manufacture can favor the market over the forecast
period. Commercialization of these cells and its implementation in automobiles
owing to its reliability and efficiency can drive market demand. The demand for
consumer electronic devices and need for long battery life can also act as
catalysts for the market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic had impeded the
production in the market owing to restrictions placed by governments. But the
industry can recover after reopening of economies.
But the market growth may be dull owing to high
installation charges of the new technology.
Segmentation
Based on type, the global market has been
segmented into electrode, balance of stack, balance of system, and membrane.
On the basis of component, the global market has
been divided into serpentine flow field design and parallel flow field design.
The serpentine flow field design is estimated to garner huge demand owing to
its performance and robustness. It can reduce the probability of flooding and
well suited for large and small membrane areas.
Based on application, the global market has been
segmented into transportation, portable, and stationary. The stationary segment
is set to lead in the market owing to applications in off-grid power,
telecommunications, and defense sectors. The use of polymers for manufacturing
bipolar plates for uniform distribution of fuel and air while conducting
electrical current can drive its demand.
Based on power output, the global market has been
segmented into less than 1KW, 1KW – 5KW, and above 5KW.
Regional Analysis
North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, and
Rest-of-the-World (RoW) are major regions analyzed for measuring the growth of
the global direct methanol fuel cells market.
APAC is predicted to hold a large market share and
dominate the global market till the end of the forecast period. Increasing energy
demand, growing population, and rise in expendable income levels of citizens
are major drivers of the regional market. The focus on generating clean and
renewable energy is estimated to drive the market penetration rate. According
to the International Renewable Energy Agency, APAC possesses close to
two-thirds of renewable energy installations in 2017. This is expected to bode
well for the market as more clients look for alternatives to fossil fuels and
lower carbon emissions.
Industry News
Karma Automotive has collaborated with Blue World
Technologies for developing a fuel cell system capable of being compatible with
future passenger and light commercial vehicles. It uses a polymer electrolyte
membrane (PEM) for converting methanol to hydrogen. The company plans to test
the fuel cell system in its latest vehicle, GS-6 plug-in hybrid.
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