Fibre Battery Market Report 2024 (Global Edition)

Global Fibre Battery Market Report 2024 Market Size Split by Type (Thin Film, Printed, Others), by Shape (Fiber-shaped, Wire-shaped, Cable-shaped), by Rechargeability type (Primary type, Secondary typ...

Fibre Battery Market Report Description

We have various report editions of Fibre Battery Market, hence please contact our sales team and author directly to obtain/purchase a desired Edition eg, Global Edition, Regional Edition, Country Specific Report Edition, Company Profiles, Forecast Edition, etc. Request for your Free Sample PDF/Online Access.

Competitive Landscape of the Fiber Battery Market

Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.

Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. specializes in production of spandex, aramid fiber, and para-aramid, and chemicals. The company constructed its production facilities, which covers an area of 2,60,000 square meter. The company's product portfolio includes new star spandex, new star meta-aramid, taparan para aramid, metastar aramid paper, and LITME smart fiber. The company invests 5% of its total revenue into research and development.

• Development stages and achievements

Yantai Jewe I-Tech Co., Ltd., a leading technology-oriented company, has established a significant collaboration with the fiber electronic R&D team at Fudan University, resulting in the creation of a joint laboratory focused on smart fiber materials. Under the leadership of Professor Peng Huisheng, the renowned research team at Fudan University has been dedicated to advancing fiber electronic devices for numerous years. Their endeavors have yielded over 20 varieties of functional electronic fibers spanning power generation, energy storage, light emission, display technologies, and more.

WHPower

WHPower company engaged in various types of product segments such as sustainable batteries, low-temp electrolyte, and more. Backed by a portfolio of intellectual property patents licensed from the pioneering work of Prof. Chunsheng Wang, Prof. Liangbing Hu, and Prof. Robert Briber of the University of Maryland, the company is committed to developing battery products that excel in every aspect. The company’s products are designed to perform optimally in all temperatures, guarantee safety with their non-flammable properties, lower costs, and offer a significantly higher energy density.

Development stages and achievements

WH-Power (WHP) is poised to pioneer the development of a high-entropy electrolyte and pulp-based zinc battery capable of operating within an impressive temperature range of -80°C to 80°C. These batteries are engineered to cater to both residential and grid-scale energy storage applications. Offering inherent safety features and cost-effectiveness, WHP's battery solutions utilize abundant domestic materials, ensuring accessibility and sustainability.

•    Embracing Sustainability: WHP's groundbreaking cellulose battery technologies are designed with ultimate sustainability in mind, delivering reliability and high performance to meet a diverse array of application requirements.
•    Confronting Extreme Conditions: Through the introduction of innovative electrolyte formulations, WHP is enabling the creation of batteries capable of withstanding extreme low temperatures, enhancing durability and reliability to unprecedented levels.
•    Unbounded Storage Reliability: Leveraging high-performance zinc-cellulose compositions, WHP is poised to offer affordable and sustainable solutions to address the burgeoning global demand for energy storage, transcending conventional limitations.

Top Companies Market Share in Fibre Battery Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

*List of Second Tier Companies, List of Third Tier/ Start-up Companies (Inquire with sales executive) Request Any Company Profile for Preview Purpose OR Data Validation!

If any Company(ies) of your interest has/have not been disclosed in the above list then please let us know the same so that we will check the data availability in our database and provide you the confirmation or include it in the final deliverables.

Asia Pacific Fibre Battery Market has the largest revenue share!

Asia-Pacific has the largest revenue share in the Fibre Battery market. This owing to the presence of key players in Asian nations such as China and India. In addition, increasing demand for Fibre Battery is anticipated to boost the growth of the Fibre Battery market in the region.

The current report Scope analyzes Fibre Battery Market on 5 major region Split (In case you wish to acquire a specific region edition (more granular data) or any country Edition data then please write us on info@cognitivemarketresearch.com

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Nigeria, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)

The above graph is for illustrative purposes only. To learn more about geographical trends request the free sample pages. Contact US!

Europe Fibre Battery Market

Europe Fiber Battery Market Analysis

Europe Fiber Battery market is valued at USD 0.47  million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.93 million by the end of 2031, growing at a CAGR of 43.80% between 2024 and 2031.

Europe region accounted for market share of 24.56% in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 43.80%, for the fiber battery market. In Europe, too, there is still a large imbalance between supply and demand. The latter is expected to be around 550 GWh in 2028 due to increased electric vehicle production. This contrasts with announcements of plans to build cell production capacities of 1.7 TWh, or more realistically around 1 TWh after adjustments for the likelihood of implementation and delays. These figures for Europe therefore confirm the global trend of a strong focus on projects and investments in cell production. The goal of locating 30 % of global cell production on European soil could be achieved. There are plans in place to build production capacities of around 200 GWh, mainly for graphite, by 2028. The figure for cathode materials is expected to range from 400 to more than 600 GWh, which is roughly in line with the projected demand for batteries. At first glance, therefore, Europe appears to be well on the way to becoming self-sufficient in the value creation steps examined in this study from material to battery system. However, gaps still exist and not just in terms of the anode materials, e.g., in passive cell 
components or the key technology of lithium iron phosphate, which is extremely important for lowcost batteries. So far, there have been no substantial announcements regarding the expansion of production capacities for this material. It also remains unclear which manufacturers intend to cover this technology in cell production. Similarly, no material manufacturer has yet committed to building significant capacity for silicon materials, which are considered to be the next generation of LIB (lithium ion battery) technology.

North America Fibre Battery Market

North America Fibre Battery Market Analysis

North America Fibre Battery market size was USD 0.55 Million in 2024 and it is forecasted to reach USD 6.85 Million by 2031. North America Fibre Battery Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 43.18 % from 2023 to 2030.

North America accounted for market share of 29.21% in 2024 and is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 43.18% during the forecast period. Battery demand for vehicles in the United States grew by around 80%, despite electric car sales only increasing by around 55% in 2022. While the average battery size for battery electric cars in the United States only grew by about 7% in 2022, the average battery electric car battery size remains about 40% higher than the global average, due in part to the higher share of SUVs in US electric car sales relative to other major markets, as well as manufacturers’ strategies to offer longer all-electric driving ranges. Global sales of BEV and PHEV cars are outpacing sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and as BEV and PHEV battery sizes are larger, battery demand further increases as a result. In total, only around 3% of electric cars with LFP batteries were manufactured in the United States in 2022. In recent years, alternatives to Li-ion batteries have been emerging, notably sodium-ion (Na-ion). This battery chemistry has the dual advantage of relying on lower cost materials than Li-ion, leading to cheaper batteries, and of completely avoiding the need for critical minerals. It is currently the only viable chemistry that does not contain lithium. The Na-ion battery developed by China’s CATL is estimated to cost 30% less than an LFP battery. Conversely, Na-ion batteries do not have the same energy density as their Li-ion counterpart (respectively 75 to 160 Wh/kg compared to 120 to 260 Wh/kg). This could make Na-ion relevant for urban vehicles with lower range, or for stationary storage, but could be more challenging to deploy in locations where consumers prioritize maximum range autonomy, or where charging is less accessible.

Asia Pacific Fibre Battery Market

Asia Pacific Fiber Battery market Analysis

The Asia Pacific Fiber Battery market size was USD 0.70 Million in 2024 and it will be USD 9.24 Million in 2031,  growing at a CAGR of 44.60% between 2024 and 2031.

APAC accounted for the market share of 36.78% in 2024 and is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 44.60% during the forecast period. According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), data 2023, in China, battery demand for vehicles grew over 70%, while electric car sales increased by 80% in 2022 relative to 2021, with growth in battery demand slightly tempered by an increasing share of PHEVs. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode chemistries have reached their highest share in the past decade. This trend is driven mainly by the preferences of Chinese OEMs. Around 95% of the LFP batteries for electric LDVs went into vehicles produced in China, and BYD alone represents 50% of demand. Tesla accounted for 15%, and the share of LFP batteries used by Tesla increased from 20% in 2021 to 30% in 2022. Around 85% of the cars with LFP batteries manufactured by Tesla were manufactured in China, with the remainder being manufactured in the United States with cells imported from China.

South America Fibre Battery Market

South America Fiber Battery Market

South America Fiber Battery market is USD 0.08 million in 2024 and it will be USD 0.93 million in 2031, growing at a CAGR of 43.82% between 2024 and 2031.

Latin America hold the largest market share of 4.01% during 2024 and are estimated to grow with a CAGR of 42.88% during the forecast period. Large lithium reserves are in neighboring countries in South America. Second, Argentina is a MERCOSUL member and it could be beneficial to both countries to extract lithium for batteries. The main technical challenges faced by electric vehicle are the battery lifetime as well as the need for a specific charging infrastructure. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), data 2023, in Latin America, Argentina, Chile and the Plurinational State of Bolivia stand out for their deposits, forming the “lithium triangle”, while Brazil, Mexico and Peru, with smaller deposits, also have the potential to produce significant amounts. It states that, lithium is one of the key elements in the energy transition. Until now it has been an essential input in the production of lithium-ion batteries —a key technology for the decarbonization of transport and the storage of energy generated from renewable sources. Lithium is also considered a strategic resource by countries that have abundant lithium deposits. On the supply side, the spread of electromobility has fueled a substantial increase in investment in the automotive and lithium-ion battery production industries. On the demand side, electric vehicle penetration rates are increasing in the higher-income economies, supported by specific regulations and tax benefits. This process is at an incipient stage in Latin America and the Caribbean, where electric vehicle penetration is increasing, albeit at very low levels.

Middle East and Africa Fibre Battery Market

Middle East and Africa Fiber Battery market Analysis

Middle East and Africa Fiber Battery market is USD 0.10 million in 2024 and it will be USD 1.23 million in 2031, growing at a CAGR of 42.52% between 2024 and 2031.

Middle East and Africa hold the largest market share of 5.44% during 2024 and are estimated to grow with a CAGR of 42.52% during the forecast period. The world of mobility is rapidly changing. The market for electric vehicles (EVs), in all their forms, is growing exponentially. Combined with technological disruptions in the energy space, the rise of Evs puts battery technologies at the core of sustainable development. Multiple technologies and chemistries, with their respective advantages and shortcomings, are competing in a market currently dominated by fiber lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Both South Africa’s government and industry have indicated their intention to position the local value chain as a key player in the mobility of the future. This is critical to ensure a just transition to e-mobility which would notably preserve, if not increase, job creation. Indeed, South Africa hosts a significant automotive manufacturing value chain. Like in the rest of the world, the domestic industry, however, produces internal combustion engine vehicles and components. This raises the question of the positioning South Africa in the value chain. South Africa has committed to developing a LIB value chain, notably to feed into the automotive and energy storage sectors. As part of South Africa’s Energy Storage Research, Development and Innovation Programme, a consortium was established in 2011 to work on developing the LIB value chain. Spearheaded by the Department of Science and Innovation, the consortium works on the whole value chain, from precursor and material development, to cell and battery manufacturing, to testing and validation, to recycling. It is composed of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the University of Western Cape, the University of Limpopo, the University of the Witwatersrand, the Nuclear Energy Council of South Africa, the Nelson Mandela University, and Mintek.

Fibre Battery Market Analysis

Fiber Battery Market Analysis by Type

• Thin-Film

In 2024, the Thin-Film revenue (USD Million) was USD 1.37 Million and it expected to reach at USD 17.38 Million in 2031. Based on the type, the thin-film segment accounted for a market share of 72.15% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 43.74% during the forecast period. Thin-film batteries are solid-state batteries comprising the anode, the cathode, the electrolyte and the separator. They are nano-millimeter-sized batteries made of solid electrodes and solid electrolytes. The need for lightweight, higher energy density and long-lasting batteries has made research in this area inevitable. This battery finds application in consumer electronics, wireless sensors, smart cards medical devices, memory backup power, energy storage for solar cells, etc. The thin-film battery layers on the fibers are quite flexible and mechanically robust thereby contributing as well to the overall mechanical properties of the composites or structural architectures. Thin-film batteries are nano- to millimeter-sized solid-state batteries comprising the anode, the cathode, the electrolyte and the separator. The anode is the negative electrode that is oxidized after giving up electrons to the external circuit. It is the anode that generates ions that move through the electrolyte. The cathode is the positive electrode that accepts electrons from the external circuit and is reduced in the process. During the charging and discharging process, ions are inserted into and extracted from the cathode. The electrolyte is the medium for charge transfer between the cathode and the anode. Thin-film electrolyte is usually chemically stable, ionically conductive and electrically insulating and is required also to build good contact with the cathode and anode surfaces. The separator prevents physical contact between the anode and the cathode without blocking the transport of ions. Most times in thin-film batteries, the solid electrolyte acts both as an ion transport medium and physically separates the cathode and the anode.

• Printed

Based on the type, the printed segment accounted for a market share of 27.85% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 44.03% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for mobile computing, communications, and robotics presents a growing need for suitable portable power solutions in non-flat customized electronic devices. Fibers as fundamental building blocks of fabrics and 3D-printed objects provide unique opportunities for developing pervasive multidimensional power systems. The characteristic small diameter (<103 m) and high aspect ratios (>106) of fibers and expansion of fibers into 2D and 3D power systems necessitate ultra long lengths to meet the energy specifications of portable electronic systems. Here, Li-ion battery fiber, was fabricated for the first time using a thermal drawing method which occurs with simultaneous flows of multiple complex electroactive gels, particles, and polymers within protective flexible cladding. This top-down approach allows for the production of fully-functional and arbitrarily long lithium-ion fiber batteries. The continuous 140 m fiber battery demonstrates a discharge capacity of 123 mAh and discharge energy of 217 mWh. The scalability and material tunability of these fibers position them for use in varied non-planar electronic systems, including a 1D-flexible electronic fiber, a 2D-large-scale machine woven electronic fabric (1.6 m2), and a 3D-printed structural electronic system. The fiber battery satisfies the requirements of portable electronics systems as it is machine washable, flexible, usable underwater, and fire/rupture-safe. We have demonstrated the powering of a submarine drone, LiFi fabric, and flying drone communication through different rechargeable fiber battery schemes, which paves the way for the emergence of the pervasive battery-powered electronics.

The above Chart is for representative purposes and does not depict actual sale statistics. Access/Request the quantitative data to understand the trends and dominating segment of Fibre Battery Industry. Request a Free Sample PDF!

Fiber Battery Market Analysis by Shape

• Fiber-shaped

Based on shape, the fiber-shaped segment accounted for a market share of 64.21% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 44.60% during the forecast period. Rapid development of portable or wearable devices, which is inspired by requirements of instant messaging, health monitoring and handling official business, urgently demands more tiny, flexible and light power sources. Fiber-shaped batteries explored in recent years become a prospective candidate to satisfy these demands. With 1D architecture, the fiber-shaped batteries could be adapted to various deformations and integrated into soft textile and other devices. Numerous researches have been reported and achieved huge promotion. To give an overview of fiber-shaped batteries, we summarized the development of fiber-shaped batteries in this review, and discussed the structure and materials in fiber-shaped batteries.

• Wire-shaped

Based on shape, the wire-shaped segment accounted for a market share of 26.12% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 42.63% during the forecast period. Currently, mechanically flexible and strong 
batteries are desired for the development of bendable and portable devices. To meet this requirement, a simple and scalable synthesis of the anode for flexible wire-shaped lithium-ion batteries has been developed by a facile one-step in situ polymerization method. On fabricating the wire-shaped Li-ion battery, the interconnected Si/PPy/CF hybrid electrode was found to offer an excellent performance of 3.9% capacity decrease after the flexibility test, a greatly improved cycling capacity of 2287 mA h g−1 and a capacity retention of about 75% after 100 cycles of the half-cell test. The all-wet methodology may provide a promising route for a new scalable way to produce applicable wire-shaped electrode in battery fabrication. LIBs provide the innovative ideas for devices calling for excellent flexibility and lead the trends for wire-type/cable-type batteries beyond traditional craft technologies.

• Cable-shaped

Based on shape, the cable-shaped segment accounted for a market share of 9.67% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 41.58% during the forecast period. A disposable cable-shaped flexible battery is presented using a simple, low cost manufacturing process. The working principle of an aluminum–air galvanic cell is used for the cable-shaped battery to power portable and point-of-care medical devices. The battery is catalyzed with a carbon nanotube (CNT)-paper matrix. A scalable manufacturing process using a lathe is developed to wrap a paper layer and a CNT-paper matrix on an aluminum wire. The matrix is then wrapped with a silver-plated copper wire to form the battery cell. The battery is activated through absorption of electrolytes including phosphate-buffered saline, NaOH, urine, saliva, and blood into the CNT-paper matrix.

The above Graph is for representation purposes only. This chart does not depict actual Market share. Please purchase the Fibre Battery market report 2024 Edition by contacting our team.

Fibre Battery Rechargeability type Segment Analysis

• Primary type

Based on rechargeability, the primary type segment accounted for a market share of 23.41% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 43.59% during the forecast period. Primary batteries are non-rechargeable disposable batteries. Once fully drained, primary cells can’t be recharged and it’s a single-cycle battery. They consist of the chemical inside it that gets consumed with time and use and once it’s fully drained, it needs to dispose of it. The primary battery is a convenient source of power for portable electric and electronic devices, lighting, photographic equipment, PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistant), communication equipment, hearing aids, watches, toys, memory backup, and a wide variety of other applications, providing freedom from utility power. Major advantages of the primary battery are that it is convenient, simple, and easy to use, requires little, if any, maintenance, and can be sized and shaped to fit the application. Other general advantages are good shelf life, reasonable energy and power density, reliability, and acceptable cost. Capacity was improved from less than 50 Wh/kg with the early zinc-carbon batteries to more than 400 

Wh/kg now obtained with lithium batteries. The shelf life of batteries at the time of World War II was limited to about 1 year when stored at moderate temperatures; the shelf life of present-day conventional batteries is from 2 to 5 years. The shelf life of the newer lithium batteries is as high as 10 years, with a capability of storage at temperatures as high as 70o C. Low temperature operation has been extended from 0 to 40o C, and the power density has been improved many fold. Special low-drain batteries using a solid electrolyte have shelf lives in excess of 20 years.

• Secondary type

Based on rechargeability, the secondary type segment accounted for a market share of 76.59% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 43.89% during the forecast period. A rechargeable battery, also known as storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. In other words, they are electrochemical cells in which the electrochemical reaction that releases energy is readily reversible. Rechargeable electrochemical cells are therefore a type of accumulator. They come in many different designs using different chemicals. Commonly used secondary cell chemistries are lead and sulfuric acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), lithium ion (Li-ion), and lithium ion polymer (Li-ion polymer).

• Primary type
• Secondary type

Fibre Battery System type Segment Analysis

• Aqueous

Based on system type, the aqueous segment accounted for a market share of 56.12% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 43.01% during the forecast period. The emerging wearable electronics have significantly motivated the development of fiber-shaped batteries with excellent electrochemical performance, safety, and flexibility. Aluminum (Al) ion batteries are potential candidates due to their high natural abundance, three-electron-redox behavior, and low cost. However, the integration of Al ion battery into wearable electronics remains unexplored. Herein, a stretchable fiber-shaped aqueous Al ion battery is reported, which involves manganese hex cyanoferrate cathode, graphene oxide decorated MoO3anode, and hydrogel electrolyte.

• All-solid-state

Based on system type, the all-solid-state segment accounted for a market share of 31.20% in the year 2024 with a CAGR of 45.00% during the forecast period. All-solid-state structural battery where a Na+-based ferroelectric glass electrolyte is combined with metallic electrodes/current collectors (no traditional cathode present at fabrication) and thin-ply carbon-fiber laminates to obtain a coaxial multifunctional beam. All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) with sulfide electrolytes attract considerable attention owing to their enhanced safety and high energy density compared to lithium-ion batteries employing liquid electrolytes. The use of a composite electrolyte allows to reduce the cost of all-solid-state lithium batteries by using smaller amount of expensive sulfide (Li6PS5Cl) powder when preparing the solid electrolyte. An all-solid-state battery prepared with the Si composite as an anode exhibited a relatively high ICE of 71% and stable reversible capacity of 1474 mAh g−1 with 85% capacity retention after 40 cycles; additionally, it achieved a capacity of 1038 mAh g−1 with a capacity retention of 60% after 200 
cycles. To maintain interfacial contact, high constraint pressures must be generally applied to all-solid-state batteries, especially those with Si anodes which undergo large volume changes during charging and discharging.

• 1.1.3    Quasi-solid-state

Although quasi-solid-state fiber-shaped Zn-polyaniline batteries (Fs-ZPBs) are safe and potentially wearable power sources, they exhibit severe capacity degradation due to the inherently low electrolyte conductivity, soluble quinone formation in the cathode, and anode corrosion. In this study, these problems are mitigated by supplementing a polyvinyl alcohol-based gel-type electrolyte with methanesulfonic acid, which forms intermolecular hydrogen bonds to connect polyvinyl alcohol chains with each other and link the polyaniline surface with the electrolyte. The establishment of these linkages increases the ionic conductivity of the electrolyte and enhances charge transfer at the polyaniline/electrolyte interface. The relatively large molecular size of methanesulfonic acid hinders the access of water to the active materials (polyaniline and Zn) while allowing polyaniline to be efficiently doped with small-radius Cl? anions. The effects of dual anion doping and water capture suppress polyaniline degradation and Zn corrosion, resulting in excellent battery performance, namely, 88.1% capacity retention after 2000 cycles and 92.7% capacity retention after 500 bending cycles at a 2.5 mm bending radius. The development of quasi-solid state electrolyte with low volatility, chemical and electrochemical stabilities are highly demanded.

• Aqueous
• All-solid-state
• Quasi-solid-state

Fibre Battery Source type Segment Analysis

• Lithium-ion

Fibre lithium-ion batteries are an attractive option for flexible power solutions as they can be woven into textiles, making them a convenient way to power future wearable electronics. However, they are difficult to produce in lengths greater than a few centimeters, and longer fibers were previously thought to have higher internal resistances, which negatively impacted their electrochemical performance. Due to this, a new fiber-shaped aqueous lithium-ion battery has been developed, which uses a polyimide/carbon nanotube hybrid fiber as the anode and LiMn2O4/carbon nanotube hybrid fiber as the cathode. This battery has a power density output of 10,217.74 W kg−1, which is higher than that of most supercapacitors, and an energy density of 48.93 W h kg−1, which is equal to that of thin-film lithium-ion batteries. The safety concerns regarding flammable organic electrolytes have been fundamentally resolved by using an aqueous electrolyte. Additionally, the fiber shape provides some unique and promising advantages, such as being three-dimensionally deformable. It can be woven into a flexible power textile to meet the needs of various fields, including microelectronics and wearable electronics.

• Na-ion

Fiber-shaped sodium dual-ion batteries (FSDIBs) have gained popularity in wearable electronics due to their natural abundance, intrinsic flexibility, high working voltage, and energy density. However, finding an electrode material that is both flexible and can accommodate the reversible shuttle of large anions and Na+ cations is a challenge. The journal, Battery Energy, published a study entitled "High rate and ultralong cycle-life fiber-shaped sodium dual-ion battery based on bismuth anodes and polytriphenylamine cathode." The study highlights the use of Bi nanoparticles anchored on a carbon nanotube fiber as anodes and carbon fiber-coated polytriphenylamine cathodes to assemble FSDIBs. The battery reaction mechanism of the anodes is investigated through a series of in situ/ex situ characterizations, which reveals a reversible reaction process of mixed insertion-alloying behavior. Due to their excellent electrochemical properties and electrode match, FSDIBs display ultralong cycle stability for 5000 cycles at 5 A g−1 and remarkable rate capability ranging from 2.5 to 20 A g−1. Moreover, the FSDIBs exhibit good flexibility under different bending deformations. This research paves the way for the development of flexible energy storage devices for wearable electronics, as it reveals a fiber-shaped sodium dual-ion battery that possesses excellent electrochemical properties, superb flexibility, and high energy density.

• Ca-ion

Fudan University team creates a battery able to charge and discharge fully 700 times at room temperature, in a first for calcium-based technology. With calcium 2,500 times more abundant than lithium, the battery offers a viable option with possibly comparable energy density, the team says in Nature paper. These scientists claim that they have developed a rechargeable calcium-based battery that could offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to lithium technology. The team also incorporated their calcium-oxygen device into fibers to create a flexible textile battery that could power a smartphone. Made from a metal 2,500 times more abundant than lithium, their battery was able to stably charge and discharge completely 700 times at room temperature – a first for the calcium-based technology. However, calcium-oxygen batteries do not operate stably at room temperature, and thus far a rechargeable battery capable of doing so has “not been achieved”, according to the paper published.

• Zn-ion

In 2022, a study was conducted by the National Library of Medicine on various types of batteries. Among them were the ammonium-ion fiber battery and the dual-carbon fiber battery. The study found that the ammonium-ion fiber battery had excellent mechanical strength, flexibility, high specific capacity, and a long cycle life. It featured a robust honeycomb-like ammonium vanadate@carbon nanotube (NH4V4O10@CNT) cathode and delivered a steady specific capacity of 241.06 mAh cm−3 at a current of 0.2 mA. The fiber full cell consisting of an NH4V4O10@CNT cathode and a PANI@CNT anode exhibited a specific capacity of 7.27 mAh cm−3 at a current of 0.3 mA, with a high-capacity retention of 72.1% after 1000 cycles. The battery also showed good flexibility and superior electrochemical performance after 500 times bending or at different deformation states. This work provides a reference for long-cycle, flexible fibrous ammonium-ion batteries. The dual carbon fiber battery, on the other hand, combines the advantages of carbon fiber and other materials to create a reliable power source. 

• Others

In recent years, researchers have developed several innovative battery technologies that offer impressive features and benefits. Two of these technologies are the ammonium-ion fiber battery and the dual carbon fiber battery.

The ammonium-ion fiber battery was studied in 2022 by the National Library of Medicine. It is a type of battery with a strong, flexible, and honeycomb-like structure made of ammonium vanadate and carbon nanotubes. It has a high specific capacity and a long cycle-life, making it suitable for long-term use. The fiber electrode in this battery can deliver a steady specific capacity of 241.06 mAh cm−3 at a current of 0.2 mA. A full fiber cell comprising an NH4V4O10@CNT cathode and a PANI@CNT anode has a specific capacity of 7.27 mAh cm−3 at a current of 0.3 mA, and it retains a high-capacity retention of 72.1% even after 1000 cycles. This technology is also flexible and can withstand bending or deformation without losing its electrochemical performance. The study provides a valuable reference for the development of long-lasting and flexible fibrous ammonium-ion batteries.

• Lithium-ion
• Na-ion
• K-ion
• Ca-ion
• Zn-ion
• Others

Fibre Battery End use type Segment Analysis

• Wearable electronics

The wearable electronics industry had a market share of 29.36% in 2024 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 45.52% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for wearable devices like foldable displays, smartwatches, flexible smart bracelets, wearable soft monitors, artificial electronic skin, and smart textiles has created a need for energy storage devices that can power them with high energy density and flexibility. However, traditional batteries are bulky, rigid, and heavy, making them unsuitable for powering wearable devices. Therefore, there is a need to transform traditional energy storage systems into light and flexible forms, which is an important research direction. However, most of the flexible batteries reported so far are built on polymer thin film, which can reduce breathability and restrict body movement in on-body applications. Unlike traditional rigid energy storage devices, fiber batteries are highly flexible energy storage devices that can withstand mechanical deformations such as bending, folding, and twisting. This new form of energy storage is also free from the weight and size limitations of current portable 
batteries because they can be woven into various types of flexible textiles to form compact, wearable, and lightweight power solutions. Flexible fiber batteries are usually classified into lithium batteries, zinc batteries, and other types of batteries. Lithium batteries are one of the most successful commercial batteries today and are widely used in numerous electronic products.

• Wearable Medical Devices

The demand for energy storage systems has risen along with the advancement in wearable technology such as flexible displays. Wearable technology has been developing rapidly thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) concept, which aims to make everyday objects smarter. The field of wearable technology offers unique opportunities, fiber-sized radio antennas. To create wearable devices, batteries are needed in a form factor that can easily fit into common fabrics and clothes. This requires the batteries to be small (less than a millimeter thick) and highly flexible. So far, this task has been tackled on multiple fronts, and there have been a variety of approaches.

• Sensors

The sensors segment held a market share of 13.45% in 2024 and is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 42.80% during the forecast period. Fiber batteries find applications in electronic devices and sensors. For instance, MIT engineers developed the world’s longest flexible fiber battery, which has applications in electronic devices and sensors.

• Internet of Things

The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to the development of wearable technology that upgrades common items into smarter versions. Wearable technology includes color-changing fabrics and fiber-sized radio antennas. However, developing wearable devices requires batteries that can fit into clothes and fabrics. Therefore, the battery must be small (less than a millimeter thick) and flexible. Scientists have experimented with various chemistries, including lithium-ion, zinc-ion, metal-air, and sodium-based batteries, to create such a battery. Fiber batteries are ideal for IoT devices and sensors, as the expanding IoT ecosystem requires compact and efficient energy storage solutions.

• 1.1.4    Medical devices

Medical equipment is increasingly making use of primary fiber batteries to support consumables like medical patches. The healthcare industry has seen a revolution in the use of implanted electronic devices, and implantable batteries are crucial for their operation. However, the electrolytes used in current implanted batteries are primarily based on toxic organic solutions, which pose serious safety risks when implanted in the human body. Researchers have developed biocompatible and rechargeable fiber batteries that use carbon nanotube hybrid fibers as electrodes. These batteries do not require encapsulation and are much softer. They can be injected into various regions of the body using a mini-invasive syringe and deliver a power density of 78.9 mW cm−3 in vivo, which is sufficient to power various implanted electronic devices. The injectable fiber battery forms stable interfaces with tissues and shows excellent performance in the brain, heart, and subcutis. As a demonstration, it was injected into the subcutis of a mouse to power an implanted sensor for respiration monitoring.

• 1.1.5    Textile-Based Electronics

Recently, Peng and his colleagues presented a fiber lithium-ion battery (FLIB) with high energy density, flexibility, and feasibility to be integrated into textile electronics. Compared to traditional ones, this novel FLIB showed a decreased internal resistance along with the fiber length. The scalable production of such FLIBs could be realized via industry-standard equipment and protocols, where positive and insulator-coated negative fibrous electrodes were twisted together. 

• Smart textiles

Textiles can be classified as "smart" if they can react to various environmental stimuli, such as mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, and magnetic. "Smart" textiles are usually a combination of textiles and electronics, also known as e-textiles. In early prototypes, the integration of conventional rigid electronic devices into a textile matrix was used to enable most of the "smart" functionalities in e-textiles. For example, fiber batteries can be applied in products such as LED curtains for the living room of the future. 

The latest generation of smart fabrics can store energy and even offer photonic capabilities, meaning they can emit light. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have recently demonstrated this with an innovative "LED curtain" that can display images, has a set of sensors, and a battery to store energy. It's equivalent to a forty-six-inch LED television. The first application of this technology was a solar tent capable of storing up to five hundred and fifty watts per square meter. The goal is to connect it to solar panels to store energy during the day. If the technology discussed below is successful, these tents could also integrate LED displays.

• Others

Fiber batteries have potential applications in next-generation space suits and architectural structures for smart buildings and cities. These space suits need to support extravehicular activity (EVA) missions that may last for years and require hundreds of sorties. To meet these requirements, life support systems need to be highly efficient and lightweight. Energy storage materials play a vital role in the overall weight of the space suits. Therefore, the development of multifunctional fiber batteries is essential.

• Wearable electronics
• Wearable Medical Devices
• Sensors
• Flexible Displays
• Internet of Things
• Medical devices
• Textile-Based Electronics
• Smart textiles
• Others

Author's Detail

Kalyani Raje

Senior Research Analyst at Cognitive Market Research

LinkedIn

Profile

ResearchGate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kalyani-Raje

An optimistic Senior Research Analyst with years of experience in competitive assessment and business consulting. A seasoned professional and subject-matter expert (SME) in the Automobile and transportation vertical.

Author's Conclusion