<2025> LIB Electrolyte Solvent Technology Trend & Market Outlook (~2035)
With the
global rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) as the
next-generation energy paradigm, the lithium-ion secondary battery market is
undergoing rapid transformation. In particular, solvent technology for
electrolytes has emerged as a decisive factor for battery performance, safety,
and lifespan, fueling unprecedented competition in research and development
across the industry.
Recently,
major advanced economies including the United States have accelerated efforts
to establish domestic-centered supply chains and achieve technological
independence. With the strengthening of “America First” policies and the
onshoring trend, the demand for local production and technology localization in
the U.S. and Europe has been increasing. Within this context, the electrolyte
solvent sector is also rising as a key area of competitiveness, driven by
technology self-reliance and the development of high-purity, high-performance
solvents.
China,
leveraging its vast domestic market and government-led industrial policies,
continues to dominate the production and export of major solvents such as EC,
DMC, and EMC. In contrast, the U.S. and Europe are increasingly emphasizing
sustainability through eco-friendly manufacturing processes and battery
recycling initiatives. Accordingly, solvent specialists in Korea and Japan are
striving to enhance competitiveness by advancing technologies in high-purity
separation and purification, residual moisture and impurity control, and the
production of low-viscosity, highly stable solvents.
This
report, prepared for 2025, provides a comprehensive analysis of electrolyte
solvent market and technology trends, global supply chain restructuring,
strategic shifts among key players, and the impacts of tightening environmental
regulations and carbon-neutral policies on materials development. It also
covers global supply-demand dynamics, market outlook, emerging technologies,
major corporate investments and expansions, and the development of specialized
solvents for next-generation batteries such as all-solid-state and
lithium-sulfur systems.
Furthermore,
the report examines solvent production and supply trends across major regions
including the U.S., Europe, China, Korea, and Japan, while highlighting
promising new solvent technologies, organic synthesis trends, solventization of
advanced additives, as well as patent and investment activities. Based on
objective data, it aims to provide a clear understanding of the rapidly
evolving battery materials landscape.
* Strong
Points
1. Comprehensive
information on solvents (EC, DMC, EMC, DEC, etc.), including technological
characteristics, manufacturing processes, and overall market trends
2. In-depth
analysis of solvent development trends for next-generation battery applications
3. Detailed
data on global supply chains, production capacities by major players, and new
market entries
4. Market
outlook for electrolyte solvents beyond 2025, with forecast insights based on
proprietary data
<Global
Carbonate Solvent Market Demand Outlook (Unit: k
ton)>
[Contents]
Introduction
1.1
Background
1.2 LIB
Electrolyte Overview
1.3
Solvent Functions & Characteristics
Solvent Technlogy Research Trend
2.1 Cyclic Carbonate
2.1.1 Propylene Carbonate (PC)
2.1.2 Ethylene Carbonate (EC)
2.1.3 Gas Generation due to FEC
2.2 Linear Carbonate
2.2.1 Electrolyte Viscosity & Ion Conductivity by Linear Carbonate
2.2.2
Gas Generation by DMC Solvent
2.2.3 Improvement of Ion Conductivity by Adding Ester Solvent
2.2.4 Ester Solvent’s Effect on Fast Charging
2.2.5 Molecular Design Strategy for Linear Carbonate
2.3 Solvent Technology for High-Voltage Cathode
2.3.1 Fluorination of Organic Solvent
2.3.2 Sulfonic-based organic solvent
2.3.3 Nitrile-based organic solvent
2.4 High-Entropy Electrolyte Solvent Technology
2.4.1 High-Entropy Electrolytes with Multiple Solvents
2.5 High-Power Electrolyte Solvent Technology
2.6 Extreme-Temperature Electrolyte Solvent Technology
2.6.1 Low-temperature Operable Solvents
2.6.2 High-temperature Operable Solvents
2.6.3 Wide-Temperature Operable Solvents
2.7 Flame-Retardant Electrolyte Solvent Technology
2.7.1 Fluorinated Solvents
2.7.2 Phosphorus-Based Solvents
Solvent Manufacturing Technlogy
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Carbonate Solvent Manufacturing Technlogy - Past & Present
3.2 Transesterification Method
3.2.1 Process Flow and Characteristics
3.2.2 Case: DMC Manufacturing (Shinghwa)
3.2.3 Case: DEC,EMC Manufacturing (Shinghwa)
3.3 Methanol Oxidative Carbonylation Method
3.3.1 Process Flow and Characteristics
3.3.2 Case: DMC Manufacturing (UBE)
3.3.3 Case: DMC Manufacturing (Dow)
3.4 Battery-Grade Solvent Production Method
3.4.1 Battery-Grade Solvent Purification Technology
3.4.2 Battery-Grade Solvent Manufacturing Patent Analysis
3.5 CO2 Recycling
3.5.1 CO2 Recycling in PC production process
3.5.2 Eco-Friendly Conversion of CO₂ for DMC Synthesis
Solvent Market Trend & Outlook
4.1 Market Overview
4.1.1 Global EV Sales Outlook
4.1.2 Global Battery Demand Outlook
4.1.3 Global Electrolyte Demand Outlook
4.2 Global Solvent Demand Status & Outlook
4.2.1 Global Solvent Demand & Growth Outlook
4.2.2 Global Carbonate Solvent Demand Outlook
4.2.3 Solvent Demand in Major Regions - China/ N. America / Europe/ Northeast Asia/ Others
4.3 Solvent Demand Status & Outlook by Application
4.3.1 Demand of Solvent for EV
4.3.2 Demand of Solvent for ESS
4.3.3 Demand of Solvent for CE and Others
4.4 Solvent Price Trend & Outlook
4.4.1 Cyclic Carbonate Solvent Price Outlook
4.4.2 Chain Carbonate Solvent Price Outlook
4.5 Solvent Market Scale & Supply Outlook
4.5.1 Carbonate Solvent Market Scale
4.5.2 Global Solvent Production Capacity Outlook
4.5.3 Global Solvent Supply/Demand Outlook
4.5.4 Solvent Production Capacity in N. America (Assumed Impact of China-Related Policies)
4.5.5 Solvent Supply/Demand Scenario in N. America (Assumed Impact of China-Related Policies)
Solvent Manufacturers' Status
5.1 Chinese Manufacturers
5.1.1
Shinghwa Advanced Materials
5.1.2
Hi-Tech Spring
5.1.3
Hualu Hengsheng
5.1.4
Capchem
5.1.5
Liaoning Oxiranchem
5.1.6
Hengli Petrochemical
5.1.7
Yulin Chemical
5.1.8
Satellite Petrochemical
5.2 Non-Chinese Manufacturers
5.2.1
UBE (JP)
5.2.2
Asahi Kasei (JP)
5.2.3
Lotte Chemical (KR)
5.2.4
Huntsman (US)