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  CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
A US Market Report

This report analyzes the US market for Conductive Polymers in Metric Tons and US$ Million. The specific end-use applications analyzed are Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring, and Other Applications. Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 64 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Cabot Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Crosslink, Cytec Industries Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation, Fortron Industries LLC, Fractal Systems, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc., Illinois Tool Works, Inc., KEMET Corporation, Konarka Technologies, Inc., Littelfuse Incorporated, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., National Starch and Chemical Company, Novamet Specialty Products Corporation, Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company, PolyOne Corporation, Solutia Incorporated, Spartech Corporation, Sterling Fibers, Inc., and Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1527  PAGES:    274
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  64  MARKET DATA TABLES:   53
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS (Complete Report) Pages : 274   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS6$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions And Scope of Study.....I-3
What Are Conductive Polymers?.....I-3
  
   Conductive Polymers – A Classification.....I-4
Polyacetylene.....I-4
Polyaniline.....I-4
Polypyrrole.....I-4
  
   Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV).....I-5
Polythiophene.....I-5
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS).....I-5
  
   Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).....I-6
Poly 3-alkylthiophenes.....I-6
Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs).....I-6
  
II. A US MARKET REPORT60$3000
  1. Industry Overview.....II-11 $75  
   Outlook .....II-1
Growth Drivers.....II-1
Market Challenges.....II-1
Market Stance.....II-1
1$75
  2. Factors Influencing the Market.....II-22 $150  
   Polymeric Materials Offer Bright Prospects.....II-2
New Applications Expedite Polymers Market.....II-2
Emergence of New Markets.....II-2
Plastic Electronics Driving Polymers Market.....II-2
1$75
   Semiconductors Poised for Rapid Growth.....II-3
Change in Consumer Preferences.....II-3
Quality Dominates Polymers Market.....II-3
Burgeoning Demand for OLEDs.....II-3
1$75
  3. Product Overview.....II-43 $225  
   Polymers or Plastics.....II-4
What Are Conductive Polymers?.....II-4
Diverse Molecular Structure of Conducting Polymers.....II-4
1$75
   Unique Characteristics of Conductive Polymers.....II-5
Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs).....II-5
2$150
  4. Manufacture of Conductive Polymers.....II-72 $150  
   The Making of Conductive Polymers.....II-7
Conductive Polymers – An Alternative to Metals?.....II-7
1$75
   A Glance at the Negative Aspects of Conductive Polymers.....II-8
History Behind the Development.....II-8
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  5. Applications of Conductive Polymers.....II-94 $300  
   Grouping of Polymer Applications.....II-9
Conductivity Applications.....II-9
1$75
   Electroactivity Applications.....II-10
Polymer Batteries Vs Metal Batteries.....II-10
Conductive Polymers Suppress Static Discharge.....II-10
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   Sensors Sensing Polymers.....II-11
Conductive Polymers in OLEDs.....II-11
Can Conductive Polymers be Artificial Muscles?.....II-11
Conducting Polymers for Electronic Ink.....II-11
1$75
   Conductive Polymers Foray into Medical Industry.....II-12
Polymers in Printed Circuit Boards.....II-12
Light Emitting Polymers Battle Against LCDs.....II-12
1$75
  6. Organic Electronics.....II-131 $75  
   Organic Electronics.....II-13
1$75
  7. Thermally Conductive Polymers.....II-141 $75  
   Thermally Conductive Polymers.....II-14
1$75
  8. Product Segments.....II-159 $575  
   Conductive Polymers – A Classification.....II-15
Polyacetylene.....II-15
Properties of Polyacetylene.....II-15
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   Characteristics of Polyacetylene.....II-16
Polyaniline.....II-16
Synthesis of Polyaniline.....II-16
1$75
   Properties of Polyaniline.....II-17
Polyaniline – A Look at the Chemical Properties.....II-17
Fillers Based Polyaniline Composites.....II-17
1$75
   Polyaniline – Major Applications.....II-18
Polyaniline in Nanospray Emitters.....II-18
Polyaniline Effective against Static Discharge.....II-18
Polyaniline Effective Against Corrosion.....II-18
Polypyrrole.....II-18
1$75
   Polypyrrole Vs Electrical Stimuli.....II-19
Applications of Polypyrrole.....II-19
Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV).....II-19
1$75
   Polythiophene.....II-20
Applications of Polythiophene.....II-20
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS).....II-20
1$75
   Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).....II-21
Table 1: US Polyvinyl Chloride Industry (2006): Breakdown of Annual Production Capacity of Select Players (In 000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-21
Poly 3-alkylthiophenes.....II-21
Electro-Conductive Polymers.....II-21
1$200
   Lithium-Conductive Polymers.....II-22
Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs).....II-22
Light Emitting Polymers (LEPs).....II-22
2$150
  9. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs.....II-244 $175  
   Polyaniline in Carbon Nanotubes.....II-24
Researchers Develop New Method to Produce Yarns.....II-24
Enhancement in the Conductivity of Polyaniline.....II-24
Plextronics Develops Sulfur Based Polythiophene.....II-24
Simple Method to Produce Polymer Nanowires Production.....II-24
1$75
   Phillips Research Develops New Polymer Technology.....II-25
Creation of Conductive Polymers Analysis.....II-25
Electricity Sensitive Clothes.....II-25
1$75
   Individual Efforts in Conducting Polymers Development.....II-26
Conducting Polymer Sheath for Tissue Stimulation.....II-26
Energizing Conducting Polymers Technology.....II-26
Biomaterials Based Conducting Polymers.....II-26
Pennsylvania Developer Creates Conducting Jacket.....II-26
Ohio Creators Invent Conducting Polymeric Nanocomposites.....II-26
1$75
   Idaho Developer Creates Polymer Contact System.....II-27
1$75
  10. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-288 $450  
   PolyOne Introduces Geon™ HC Vinyl Compound-Based Products.....II-28
GLS Introduces Phthalate-Free TPEs.....II-28
Dow Unveils Polypropylene Products.....II-28
Dow Launches FINGERPRINT™ Polyethylene Resins.....II-28
1$75
   KEMET Launches 35-Volt Rated Polymer Tantalum Capacitor.....II-29
KEMET Extends Portfolio.....II-29
PolyOne and Kraton Polymers Develop OnFlex™-S KA Range.....II-29
Spartech Develops ULTRATUF® CX~D.....II-29
Spartech Introduces TUF-GLAS® LD.....II-29
Eastman Chemical Co Introduces Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester.....II-29
1$75
   Crosslink Unveils Innovative Polymer Coating for Capacitor Anodes.....II-30
Eastman Chemical Rolls Out Performance Additives and Specialty Polymers.....II-30
KEMET Introduces Conductive Polymer with the Lowest ESR.....II-30
1$75
   KEMET Unveils New Polymer Capacitor.....II-31
Tyco Introduces HWAT System.....II-31
PolyOne Launches OnColor™.....II-31
KEMET Widens Portfolio of Conductive Polymers.....II-31
Dow Corning Unveils Series of Silicones.....II-31
1$75
   Dow Launches Polyurethane Technology.....II-32
Chevron Launches New PPS Resin Grade.....II-32
Premix Launches Conductive Compounds.....II-32
Pelican Products Launches LED Penlight.....II-32
Tyco Unveils New Polymer Cables.....II-32
1$75
   Crosslink Launches Light Emitting Coatings.....II-33
Fiber Innovation Unveils PPS Staple Fibers.....II-33
Vishay Unveils New Tantalum Capacitors.....II-33
Bac2 Ltd Launches Electrically Conductive Polymers.....II-33
1$75
   Plextronics Launches Conductive Polymers.....II-34
Phillips Sumika Launches Polypropylene Resin.....II-34
KEMET Introduces Low ESR Conductive Polymers.....II-34
Research and Markets Launches Range of Plastics.....II-34
Total Petrochemicals Introduces Polystyrene Grade.....II-34
Sandia Launches New PEM.....II-34
Total Petrochemicals Launches Metallocene Polyethylene.....II-34
1$75
   Chevron Philips Launches PPS Alloys.....II-35
PolyOne Plans to Launch Conductive Polymers.....II-35
1$75
  11. Recent Industry Activity.....II-366 $325  
   Dyneon LLC Pockets Hitech Polymers Inc......II-36
Konarka Technologies Ink Agreement with SKYShades® Products.....II-36
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Expands Capacity.....II-36
PolyOne Realigns its Business Segments.....II-36
PolyOne Acquires Ngai Hing PlastChem.....II-36
Fortron Industries Doubles Production Capacity.....II-36
1$75
   Noveon, Inc. Renamed Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.....II-37
PolyOne Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Ohio.....II-37
CPFilms Acquires Assets of Acquired Technology Inc.....II-37
Solutia Adds New Production Line in Belgium.....II-37
Spartech forms New Strategic Business Unit.....II-37
Sabic Acquires GE Plastics.....II-37
1$75
   Integral Technologies Inks Manufacturing Pact with Jasper Rubber Products.....II-38
Dow Chemical and Chevron Philips to Jointly Set Up a Styrene JV.....II-38
Henkel Acquires Alba Adesivos.....II-38
Littelfuse Purchases Assets of SurgX Corporation.....II-38
1$75
   Dow Signs Distribution Deal with Entec.....II-39
Solutia Increases Price for Polymers and Adipic Acid.....II-39
Konarka and Evident Technologies to Develop Power Plastic.....II-39
Cabot Inks an Agreement with Aclaud SA.....II-39
Cytec Hikes Prices for Polymer Additives.....II-39
Polietilenos União Secures License to Develop Loop Slurry PE Technology.....II-39
1$75
   Tyco International Divests Adhesives, Plastics and Coated Products Business.....II-40
Optatech Acquires Electrically Conductive TPE Patents.....II-40
Dow Corning Inks Agreement with Invint.....II-40
General Electric Patents Painting Method.....II-40
Lubrizol Corporation Acquires Noveon.....II-40
1$75
   PolyOne Signs an Agreement with GeoTech.....II-41
1$75
  12. Focus on Major Market Players.....II-429 $475  
   3M Company.....II-42
Cabot Corporation.....II-42
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC.....II-42
1$75
   Crosslink.....II-43
Cytec Industries Inc.....II-43
The Dow Chemical Company.....II-43
1$75
   Eastman Chemical Company.....II-44
Ferro Corporation.....II-44
1$75
   Fortron Industries LLC.....II-45
Fractal Systems, Inc......II-45
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc......II-45
Illinois Tool Works, Inc......II-45
1$75
   KEMET Corporation.....II-46
Konarka Technologies, Inc......II-46
Littelfuse Incorporated.....II-46
1$75
   Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc......II-47
National Starch and Chemical Company.....II-47
1$75
   Novamet Specialty Products Corporation.....II-48
Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company.....II-48
PolyOne Corporation.....II-48
1$75
   Solutia Incorporated.....II-49
Spartech Corporation.....II-49
Sterling Fibers, Inc.....II-49
1$75
   Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc.....II-50
1$75
  13. Focus on Select Universities/Research Institutes.....II-513 $225  
   Clemson University.....II-51
Duke University.....II-51
The University of Florida.....II-51
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.....II-51
1$75
   National Aeronautics and Space Administration.....II-52
The Ohio University.....II-52
Sandia National Laboratories.....II-52
1$75
   University of California, Santa Barbara.....II-53
1$75
  14. Market Analytics.....II-547 $1000  
   Table 2: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$200
   Table 3: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$200
   Table 4: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56

Table 5: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56
1$200
   Table 6: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57

Table 7: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57
1$200
   Table 8: US 15-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others for the Years 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$200
   Table 9: US 15-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Product Components Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications for the Years 1998, 2008, & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart.....II-59

Table 10: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-59
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   Table 11: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60

Table 12: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60
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III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 201$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 64 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 66 )
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