Enthusiasm for research and development of glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate (glass fiber reinforced PC) is rising, and the high-end competitiveness of local enterprises needs to be improved.

Glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate, also known as glass fiber reinforced PC, refers to a composite material made of polycarbonate (PC) as the base material and glass fiber as the reinforcement. Glass fiber reinforced PC has the advantages of corrosion resistance, high strength, easy molding, good electrical insulation, and high temperature resistance. It is widely used in automobile manufacturing, electronic and electrical, sports equipment, industrial machinery parts, building materials and other fields.

Glass fiber reinforced composite materials are rich in types and have excellent performance, and are widely used in large-scale scenarios such as wind farms, photovoltaic power stations, and water conservancy projects. In recent years, with in-depth research and technological advancement, the development speed of my country’s glass fiber reinforced composite materials industry has continued to accelerate. According to data from the China Glass Fiber Industry Association, my country’s total output of glass fiber reinforced composite products will reach 5.84 million tons in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 14.5%. In this context, glass fiber reinforced PC is a subdivided product of glass fiber reinforced composite materials, and the industry prosperity will be further improved.

Attracted by market prospects, my country’s enthusiasm for research and development of glass fiber reinforced PC continues to rise, and many new developments have been made. In March 2023, the scientific research team of Donghua University produced a glass fiber reinforced PBT/PC alloy based on the melt blending method. This product combines the excellent properties of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate (PC). performance, it will be widely used in the field of laser welding in the future.

According to the “2023-2028 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate (Glass Fiber Reinforced PC) Industry Market In-depth Research and Investment Prospect Forecast Analysis Report” shows that glass fiber reinforced PC has broad application prospects in automobile manufacturing, electronic and electrical, sports equipment, industrial machinery parts, building materials and other fields. In the field of automobile manufacturing, glass fiber reinforced PC can be used to manufacture automobile bodies, new energy vehicle sensor casings, etc. As the automotive industry gradually develops toward lightweighting, the demand for glass fiber reinforced PC applications has further increased. However, at present, my country’s glass fiber reinforced PC industry still has problems such as difficulty in recycling, easy yellowing, easy moisture absorption and high production costs, and its market share is relatively low.

The major global manufacturers of glass fiber reinforced PC include TEIJIN LIMITED of Japan, Covestro of Germany, LG Group of South Korea, etc. In terms of the local market, the number of glass fiber reinforced PC manufacturers in my country is relatively small, and high-end demand relies on imports. Aozhi Co., Ltd., Keyue New Materials, Hengbo Composite Materials, Noen Composite Materials, etc. are the main manufacturers of glass fiber reinforced PC in my country.

          Industry analysts said that glass fiber reinforced PC is widely used in many fields and the industry development prospects are good. In recent years, my country’s research and development enthusiasm for glass fiber reinforced PC has been high, and many new developments have been made. It is expected that in the future, with technological advancement, my country’s glass fiber reinforced PC market space will further expand. In terms of market competition, as local companies continue to exert their efforts in the future, the localization process of my country’s high-performance glass fiber reinforced PC market will accelerate.