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  NANOCATALYSTS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the Global market for Nanocatalysts in US$ Millions. Nanocatalysts find their application in a variety of industry segments. The report broadly classifies and analyzes the global nanocatalysts market by the following end-use segments - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical industry, Food processing, Environmental Applications, and Others. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015. A five-year historic analysis is also provided. The report profiles 47 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Argonide Corporation, BASF SE, BASF Catalyst LLC, Bayer AG, Catalytic Solution, Inc., Evonik Degussa GmbH, Genencor International, Inc., Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Johnson Matthey Plc., Mach I, Inc., Nanophase Technologies Corporation, NanoScale Corporation, NexTech Materials Ltd., Oxonica, PQ Corporation, Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh., Süd-Chemie AG, Umicore, and Zeolyst International. 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-1480  PAGES:    291
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2009
COMPANIES:  47  MARKET DATA TABLES:   88
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  NANOCATALYSTS (Complete Report) Pages : 291   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$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
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY69$3000
  1. Global Market Overview.....II-11 $100  
   Worldwide Market for Nanocatalysts.....II-1
Review of Select End-Use Applications.....II-1
1$100
  2. Market Trends.....II-23 $300  
   Global Market for Carbon Nanotubes to Grow Significantly.....II-2
Industrial Demand for Gold Seen Rising.....II-2
Global Zeolite Consumption on the Rise.....II-2
1$100
   Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Witness an Increased Adoption of
  Nanocatalysts.....II-3
Global Nanotechnology Market to Register Over US$20 billion Revenue by 2011.....II-3
Increased Preference of Nanocatalysts Over Conventional Catalysts.....II-3
Processed Foods Drive the Growth of Food Enzymes Market in China.....II-3
2$200
  3. Product Overview.....II-523 $1600  
   What is a Catalyst?.....II-5
Types of Catalysts.....II-5
Chemical Industry Catalysts.....II-5
Polymerization Catalysts.....II-5
1$100
   Petroleum Refining Catalysts.....II-6
Environmental Catalysts.....II-6
The Need for Catalysts.....II-6
Catalysts Soon to be Replaced by Nanotechnology Upgrades.....II-6
Nanotechnology.....II-6
1$100
   Nanotechnology Segments.....II-7
Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Health.....II-7
1$100
   Nanoparticles.....II-8
Classification of Nanoparticles.....II-8
Production of Nanoparticles.....II-8
Measuring Nanoparticles.....II-8
Measurement of Mass.....II-8
1$100
   Measurement of Surface Area.....II-91$100
   Nanotechnology Applications.....II-101$100
   Versatility of Nanotechnology.....II-11
Convergence of Nanotechnology with Catalysts.....II-11
1$100
   Nanocatalysts.....II-12
Introduction and Definition.....II-12
Performance of Nanocatalysts Thrives on Nanotechnology.....II-12
1$100
   Properties of Nanocatalysts.....II-13
Diverse Physical Properties.....II-13
Innovative Application Techniques.....II-13
Increased Area of Action.....II-13
Nanocatalysts - Brief History.....II-13
1$100
   Nanocatalysts – The Next Gen Catalysts.....II-14
Control Over Nanoparticle Size.....II-14
1$100
   Control Over Nanoparticle Composition.....II-15
Control Over Nanoparticle Structure.....II-15
Nanoparticle Anchoring.....II-15
1$100
   NxCat™ - A New Nanocatalyst Technology.....II-16
Types of Nanocatalysts.....II-16
Zeolites.....II-16
1$100
   Sources of Zeolite.....II-171$100
   Uses of Zeolites.....II-18
Domestic & Commercial.....II-18
Heating & Refrigeration.....II-18
1$100
   Agriculture.....II-19
Detergents.....II-19
Gemstones.....II-19
Medical.....II-19
Construction.....II-19
1$100
   Transition Metal Nanocatalysts.....II-20
Introduction.....II-20
Applications and Benefits.....II-20
1$100
   Industrial Enzymes.....II-211$100
   Transition Metal Oxides.....II-22
Metallocene Catalyst.....II-22
1$100
   Carbon Nanotubes.....II-231$100
   Types of Carbon Nanotubes.....II-24
Single-Walled Nanotubes.....II-24
1$100
   Multi-Walled Nanotubes.....II-25
Fullerite.....II-25
Torus.....II-25
Properties of CNTs.....II-25
Strength.....II-25
Kinetic Property.....II-25
1$100
   Electrical and Thermal Properties.....II-26
Structural Defects.....II-26
Production Methods of CNTs.....II-26
Arc Discharge.....II-26
Laser Ablation.....II-26
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).....II-26
1$100
   Benefits of CNTs.....II-27
Probable Future Applications of CNTs.....II-27
1$100
  4. An Overview of End-Use Applications.....II-288 $600  
   Major End-Use Industries.....II-28
Market Scenario for End-Use Applications.....II-28
Industry Applications – In Detail.....II-28
Nanocatalyst Applications in Refining and Petrochemical Industry.....II-28
An Overview on Refining and Petrochemical Industry.....II-28
1$100
   Trends in Refining Catalysis.....II-29
Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications.....II-29
Cracking Catalysts.....II-29
Hydro-Desulfurization (HDS).....II-29
1$100
   Premium Gas at no Additional Cost.....II-30
Other Types of Refining Applications for Commercial Purposes.....II-30
Launch Phase Nanocatalyst Applications.....II-30
Heavy Oil Upgrading.....II-30
Coal Liquefaction.....II-30
Nanocatalyst Applications in Chemical Industry.....II-30
An Overview of Chemical Industry.....II-30
1$100
   Established Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications.....II-31
Detergents.....II-31
Ethanol Production.....II-31
Agricultural Chemicals.....II-31
Developmental Applications.....II-31
Production of Hydrogen Peroxide with Higher Selectivity to the Desired
  Product.....II-31
Nanocatalyst Applications in Pharmaceutical Industry.....II-31
Reduction in Wastage and Side-Products – An Established Commercial
  Application.....II-31
1$100
   Food Processing Industry.....II-32
Food Processing – An Established Commercial Application.....II-32
Environmental Applications.....II-32
Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Converters.....II-32
Launch Phase Applications.....II-32
Air Purification Systems.....II-32
1$100
   Developmental Applications.....II-33
Vehicle Emissions Application.....II-33
Advanced Lean-Burn Emission Control Systems.....II-33
Cleaning up Paper Mill Waste Stream.....II-33
Nanocatalyst Applications in Energy Sector.....II-33
Established Commercial Applications in Energy Production.....II-33
Additives for Fuel & Explosives.....II-33
Launch Phase Applications in Energy Production.....II-33
Diesel Based Fuel Additives.....II-33
1$100
   Developmental Applications in Energy Production.....II-34
Fuel Cells.....II-34
Nanostructured Catalysts for Efficient Pem Fuel Cells.....II-34
Reformer Catalysts.....II-34
1$100
   Nanocatalyst Applications in Polymer Production.....II-35
Metallocene Polymers - An Established Commercial Applications Polymer
  Production.....II-35
1$100
  5. Technological Developments.....II-363 $300  
   US Department of Energy Develops New Nanoscale Catalyst Engineering Concept.....II-36
Nissan’s New Exhaust System Technology Reduces Consumption of Precious Metals.....II-36
Nanostellar Uses Gold as Oxidation Catalyst.....II-36
QuantumSphere Announces Enhanced Fuel Cell Performance with Nanocatalyst.....II-36
1$100
   Bioapplicable, Nanocomposite and Nanostructured Materials for Catalytic
  Applications.....II-37
BASF Develops Innovative Process for Producing Chiral Intermediates.....II-37
1$100
   Motorola and Arizona University Develop Advanced Sensing Applications of SWNTs.....II-38
Idaho Space Materials Develops New Manufacturing Process for Pure CNTs.....II-38
Headwaters Introduces New Nanocatalyst Technology.....II-38
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-393 $300  
   Nippon Develops New Catalyst.....II-39
Albemarle Introduces Latest Ketjenfine® 770 Hydro-Desulphurization Catalyst.....II-39
Hitachi Maxell Develops Innovative High-Performance Gold-Platinum Catalyst.....II-39
1$100
   Danisco’s Genencor Introduces First Commercial Biomass Enzyme.....II-40
Genencor Introduces New Maxaliq Enzyme.....II-40
Genencor Introduces New MannaStar™ Enzyme for Detergents.....II-40
Rio Polimeros Develops LLDPE Metallocene Resins with Univation Technology.....II-40
1$100
   BASF Develops Two New Chiral Amines.....II-41
Korea Electronics Technology Institute Develops First Nano Image Sensor Chip.....II-41
Nanophase Adds Eleven New Nanoparticle Products to Alfa Aesar’s Distribution
  List.....II-41
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-4218 $1100  
   PQ Corporation Merges with INEOS Silicas.....II-42
ZEOX to Acquire Zeolite Processing Plant.....II-42
VT International Completes Acquisition of Nanotailor.....II-42
Lockheed Martin Takes Over Nantero’s Government Business Arm.....II-42
1$100
   Catalytic Solutions to Setup Joint Venture with Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo KK.....II-43
DSM Enters into Co-Development Agreement with LibraGen.....II-43
1$100
   Unidym Extends Joint Development Pact with Samsung.....II-44
CNProbes Enters into Manufacturing Agreement with a Major MEMS Foundry.....II-44
Unidym Extends Alliance with Battelle.....II-44
1$100
   Toyota Tsusho and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Distribution Agreement.....II-45
Clariant Masterbatches and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Partnership Agreement.....II-45
1$100
   Nanocomp Technologies Bags U.S. Army Contract.....II-46
Arrowhead Announces Formation of a New Subsidiary “Agonn”.....II-46
Energenics Appoints Nanotrade as Distributor for Enercat in Eastern Europe.....II-46
Catalytic Solutions Streamlines its Catalyst Business.....II-46
1$100
   Novozymes to Construct New Production Unit in Nebraska.....II-47
Zeolyst Adds New Plants to Existing Manufacturing Capacity.....II-47
1$100
   Umicore to Construct Automotive Catalyst Manufacturing Unit in India.....II-48
Genencor Inaugurates Blending Plant in India.....II-48
CSI’s Czech Republic Plant Construction Begins.....II-48
1$100
   BASF Expands Polypropylene Production Facility in Spain.....II-49
Süd-Chemie Becomes First Catalyst Production Company in Qatar.....II-49
Hanwha Chemical Begins Mass Carbon Nanotube Production.....II-49
Carbon Nanotechnologies and Unidym Merge to Create New CNT Product Company.....II-49
1$100
   GS Carbon Acquires Carbon Aerogel Technologies of Aerogel Composite.....II-50
Johnson Matthey Acquires Argillon.....II-50
1$100
   J.P. Morgan and CCMP Announce Acquisition of Niagara’s PQ Corporation by
  Carlyle.....II-51
Umicore Concludes Takeover of Delphi’s Automotive Catalyst Operations.....II-51
AIXTRON AG Acquires Nanoinstruments Ltd......II-51
1$100
   Novozymes Takes over Biocon’s Enzyme Activities.....II-52
Hypercat ACP and Nanostellar® Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Catalysts
  Material.....II-52
Altair and Sherwin-Williams Form AlSher Titania JV for Pigment Production.....II-52
1$100
   Nanocyl Partners with Velox for Distribution of Carbon Nanotube Products.....II-53
Antaria Enters into Strategic Partnership with Energenics.....II-53
Royal Dutch Shell and Codexis Collaborate for Conversion of Biomass to Fuel.....II-53
1$100
   Almac Announces Alliance with BioCatalytics.....II-54
Bayer Enters into Distribution Pact with Brenntag Schweizerhall for Carbon
  Nanotubes.....II-54
Konarka and Toppan Sign Agreement for Commercialization of Power Plastic®.....II-54
1$100
   DIREVO-Danisco A/S Team Delivers Significantly Enhanced Phytase Enzyme.....II-55
VeruTEK and QSI Enter into Partnership for Ecosystem Rectification.....II-55
1$100
   Surrey NanoSystems Obtains a Key Order from ITA.....II-56
Albemarle Inaugurates Regional Sales Office in Dubai.....II-56
BASF Announces Expansion Plans for Automobile Catalyst Plants.....II-56
1$100
   PQ Corporation Expands Production Capacity of Silica-Chrome Catalysts.....II-57
John Matthey to Establish Two Emission Control Catalyst Units to Manage Heavy
  Demand.....II-57
1$100
   Süd-Chemie Expands Zeolite Production.....II-58
ON Semiconductor Collaborates with Nantero for New Semiconductor Process.....II-58
Raymor Receives Supply Order for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.....II-58
CVD Equipment Receives Order for Carbon Nanotube System CNT Technologies.....II-58
1$100
   Petrol Ofisi Signs an Agreement with Oxonica for Nanocatalyst Supply.....II-59
Raymor Installs New Production Facility for Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes.....II-59
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-607 $500  
   Argonide Corporation (US).....II-60
BASF SE (Germany).....II-60
BASF Catalyst LLC (US).....II-60
1$100
   Bayer Ag (Germany).....II-61
Catalytic Solution, Inc (US).....II-61
Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany).....II-61
1$100
   Genencor International, Inc (US).....II-62
Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc (US).....II-62
Hyperion Catalysis International (US).....II-62
Johnson Matthey Plc (UK).....II-62
1$100
   Mach I, Inc (US).....II-63
Nanophase Technologies Corporation (US).....II-63
NanoScale Corporation (US).....II-63
1$100
   NexTech Materials Ltd. (US).....II-64
Oxonica (UK).....II-64
PQ Corporation (US).....II-64
1$100
   Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh. (Germany).....II-65
Süd-Chemie AG (Germany).....II-65
Umicore (Belgium).....II-65
Zeolyst International (US).....II-65
2$200
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-67   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application – Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 2: World Historic Review for Nanocatalysts by End- Use Application – Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 211$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 47 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 50)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                28
Canada                            3
Japan                             1
Europe                           16
     France                       1  
     Germany                      7
     The United Kingdom           3
     Rest of Europe               5
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    2
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