CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS - A US MARKET REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the US market for Conductive Polymers in Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following End Use Applications: Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring, and Other Applications. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for this market. The report profiles 67 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Cabot Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Crosslink, Cytec Industries, Inc., The 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, 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
Price : $4500
Companies : 67
Pages : 401
Date : January 2011
Market Data Tables : 8

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
Conductive Polymers.......3
  
   Outlook.......5
Recession Dampens Market Sentiment.......5
Growth Drivers.......5
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   Market Challenges.......6
Market Stance.......6
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   Polymeric Materials Offer Bright Prospects.......7
New Applications Expedite Polymers Market.......7
Emergence of New Markets.......7
Plastic Electronics Driving Polymers Market.......7
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   Semiconductors Poised for Rapid Growth.......8
Change in Consumer Preferences.......8
Quality Dominates Polymers Market.......8
Burgeoning Demand for OLEDs.......8
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   Polymers or Plastics.......9
What Are Conductive Polymers?.......9
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   Conductivity of Polymers.......10
Diverse Molecular Structure of Conducting Polymers.......10
Unique Characteristics of Conductive Polymers.......10
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   Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs).......111$100
   The Making of Conductive Polymers.......12
Conductive Polymers – An Alternative to Metals?.......12
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   A Glance at the Negative Aspects of Conductive Polymers.......13
History Behind the Development.......13
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   Grouping of Polymer Applications.......14
Conductivity Applications.......14
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   Electroactivity Applications.......15
Polymer Batteries Vs Metal Batteries.......15
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   Conductive Polymers Suppress Static Discharge.......16
Sensors Sensing Polymers.......16
Conductive Polymers in OLEDs.......16
Can Conductive Polymers be Artificial Muscles?.......16
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   Conducting Polymers for Electronic Ink.......17
Conductive Polymers Foray into Medical Industry.......17
Polymers in Printed Circuit Boards.......17
Light Emitting Polymers Battle Against LCDs.......17
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   Organic Electronics.......191$100
   Thermally Conductive Polymers.......201$100
   Conductive Polymers – A Classification.......21
Polyacetylene.......21
Properties of Polyacetylene.......21
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   Characteristics of Polyacetylene.......22
Polyaniline.......22
Synthesis of Polyaniline.......22
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   Properties of Polyaniline.......23
Polyaniline – A Look at the Chemical Properties.......23
Fillers Based Polyaniline Composites.......23
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   Polyaniline – Major Applications.......24
Polyaniline in Nanospray Emitters.......24
Polyaniline Effective against Static Discharge.......24
Polyaniline Effective Against Corrosion.......24
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   Polypyrrole.......25
Polypyrrole Vs Electrical Stimuli.......25
Applications of Polypyrrole.......25
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   Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV).......26
Polythiophene.......26
Applications of Polythiophene.......26
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   Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS).......27
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).......27
Poly 3-alkylthiophenes.......27
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   Electro-Conductive Polymers.......28
Lithium-Conductive Polymers.......28
Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs).......28
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   Light Emitting Polymers (LEPs).......291$100
   Polyaniline in Carbon Nanotubes.......30
Researchers Develop New Method to Produce Yarns.......30
Enhancement in the Conductivity of Polyaniline.......30
Plextronics Develops Sulfur Based Polythiophene.......30
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   Simple Method to Produce Polymer Nanowires Production.......31
Phillips Research Develops New Polymer Technology.......31
Creation of Conductive Polymers Analysis.......31
Electricity Sensitive Clothes.......31
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   Individual Efforts in Conducting Polymers Development.......32
Conducting Polymer Sheath for Tissue Stimulation.......32
Energizing Conducting Polymers Technology.......32
Biomaterials Based Conducting Polymers.......32
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   Pennsylvania Developer Creates Conducting Jacket.......33
Ohio Creators Invent Conducting Polymeric Nanocomposites.......33
Idaho Developer Creates Polymer Contact System.......33
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   Eeonyx Corporation Launches a Line of Conductive Polymer Products.......34
Styron Launches CALIBRE™ 1060 DVD Polycarbonate Resin.......34
Lubrizol Expands the Stat-Rite® Polymers Brand.......34
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   Chevron Phillips Chemical Launches Ryton® Polyphenylene Sulfide Resins.......35
PolyOne Introduces Geon™ HC Vinyl Compound-Based Products.......35
GLS Introduces Phthalate-Free TPEs.......35
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   Dow Unveils Polypropylene Products.......36
Dow Launches FINGERPRINT™ Polyethylene Resins.......36
KEMET Launches 35-Volt Rated Polymer Tantalum Capacitor.......36
KEMET Extends Portfolio.......36
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   PolyOne and Kraton Polymers Develop OnFlex™-S KA Range.......37
Spartech Develops ULTRATUF® CX~D.......37
Spartech Introduces TUF-GLAS® LD.......37
Eastman Chemical Co Introduces Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester.......37
Crosslink Unveils Innovative Polymer Coating for Capacitor Anodes.......37
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   Eastman Chemical Rolls Out Performance Additives and Specialty Polymers.......38
KEMET Introduces Conductive Polymer with the Lowest ESR.......38
KEMET Unveils New Polymer Capacitor.......38
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   Tyco Introduces HWAT System.......39
PolyOne Launches OnColor™.......39
KEMET Widens Portfolio of Conductive Polymers.......39
Dow Corning Unveils Series of Silicones.......39
Dow Launches Polyurethane Technology.......39
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   Chevron Launches New PPS Resin Grade.......401$100
   Bain Capital Acquires Styrenics Unit of Dow Chemical.......41
Braskem Acquires Polypropylene Business of Sunoco Chemicals.......41
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Artificial Muscle.......41
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Acquires Polycarbonate Business of Royal DSM.......41
Fortron Industries to Expand PPS Production.......41
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   Dow Basic Plastics Inks Deal with Balongan Polypropylene Facility.......42
SABIC Innovative to Acquire Product Line from RheTech.......42
Sunoco to Close Polypropylene Manufacturing Unit.......42
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   Dyneon LLC Pockets Hitech Polymers Inc........43
Konarka Technologies Ink Agreement with SKYShades® Products.......43
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Expands Capacity.......43
PolyOne Realigns its Business Segments.......43
PolyOne Acquires Ngai Hing PlastChem.......43
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   Fortron Industries Doubles Production Capacity.......44
Noveon, Inc. Renamed Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.......44
PolyOne Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Ohio.......44
CPFilms Acquires Assets of Acquired Technology Inc.......44
Solutia Adds New Production Line in Belgium.......44
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   Spartech forms New Strategic Business Unit.......45
Sabic Acquires GE Plastics.......45
Integral Technologies Inks Manufacturing Pact with Jasper Rubber Products.......45
Dow Chemical and Chevron Philips to Jointly Set Up a Styrene JV.......45
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   Henkel Acquires Alba Adesivos.......46
Littelfuse Purchases Assets of SurgX Corporation.......46
Dow Signs Distribution Deal with Entec.......46
Solutia Increases Price for Polymers and Adipic Acid.......46
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   3M Company.......47
Cabot Corporation.......47
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC.......47
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   Crosslink.......48
Cytec Industries, Inc........48
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   The Dow Chemical Company.......49
Eastman Chemical Company.......49
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   Ferro Corporation.......50
Fortron Industries LLC.......50
Fractal Systems, Inc........50
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   Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc........51
Illinois Tool Works, Inc........51
KEMET Corporation.......51
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   Konarka Technologies, Inc........52
Littelfuse Incorporated.......52
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc........52
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   National Starch and Chemical Company.......53
Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company.......53
PolyOne Corporation.......53
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   Solutia Incorporated.......54
Spartech Corporation.......54
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   Sterling Fibers, Inc........55
Synthetic Rubber Technologies, Inc........55
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   Clemson University.......56
Duke University.......56
The University of Florida.......56
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.......56
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   National Aeronautics and Space Administration.......57
The Ohio University.......57
Sandia National Laboratories.......57
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   University of California, Santa Barbara.......581$100
   Table 1: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Resin Type – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......591$350
   Table 2: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......601$350
   Table 3: US 11-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 Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......611$350
   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 Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......621$350
   Table 5: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by End-Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......631$350
   Table 6: US 11-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 Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart.......641$350
   Table 7: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers Market by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......65

Table 8: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers Market by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......65
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Total Companies Profiled: 67 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 68)

Region/Country Players

The United States 68
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