The Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) is a very important supporting material in a Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA). Gas diffusion layers are a porous material composed of a dense array of carbon fibers, which also provides an electrically conductive pathway for current collection. GDL plays an important role of electronic connection between the bipolar plate with channel-land structure and the electrode. In addition, the GDL also performs the following essential functions: passage for reactant transport and heat/water removal, mechanical support to the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), and protection of the catalyst layer from corrosion or erosion caused by flows or other factors. Physical processes in GDLs, in addition to diffusive transport, include bypass flow induced by in-plane pressure difference between neighboring channels, through-plane flow induced by mass source/sink due to electrochemical reactions, heat transfer like the heat pipe effect, two-phase flow, and electron transport.
This report contains market size and forecasts of Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) in global, including the following market information:
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Sq.m)
Global top five Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) companies in 2021 (%)
The global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) market was valued at 513.4 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 2896.8 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 28.0% during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
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The global key manufacturers of Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) include Teijin, Fuel Cells Etc, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Ballard, SGL, Freudenberg, Zenyatta, Toray and Cetech and etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Sq.m)
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Sq.m)
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
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Others
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Sq.m)
Global Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Sq.m)
Key companies Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Teijin
Fuel Cells Etc
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Ballard
SGL
Freudenberg
Zenyatta
Toray
Cetech
Shanghai Hephas Energy