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  NANOCOMPOSITES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocomposites in Million Pounds. The specific end-use segments analyzed for Global and the US markets are Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (Others include Household & Personal Care Goods, Sporting Goods, Medical & Industrial Equipment, and Aerospace & Defense Applications). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 95 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M ESPE, Arkema Group, BASF AG, Cabot Corporation, Cyclics Corporation, DSM Somos, Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company, Elementis Specialties Inc., eSpin Technologies, Inc., Evonik Degussa, Foster Corporation, Hybrid Plastics, Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc., Industrial Nanotech, Inc., Inframat Corporation, InMat, Inc., Nanocor Incorporated, Nanodynamics, Inc., Nanoledge SA, Nanophase Technologies Corporation, Nanova LLC, Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated, Powdermet Inc., Showa Denko K.K., Rockwood Additives Ltd., TNO, Unidym, Inc., Unitika Ltd., and Zyvex Instruments. 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-1526  PAGES:    534
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  95  MARKET DATA TABLES:   164
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  
  NANOCOMPOSITES (Complete Report) Pages : 534   | $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
Packaging.....I-3
  
   Building & Construction.....I-4
Electronics & Electrical.....I-4
Automotive.....I-4
Others.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY76$2250
  1. Market Overview.....II-15 $500  
   Nanocomposites – A Huge Potential Market.....II-1
Ready to Take a Giant Leap.....II-1
Plastics Industry – Bright Future on Emergence of Nanocomposites.....II-1
1$100
   Burgeoning Demand.....II-2
Declining Prices of Nanomaterials and Composites – A Boon to Nanocomposites.....II-2
Innovation – A Key for Future Growth.....II-2
1$100
   Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and Techniques.....II-3
Increase in Research & Development Activities.....II-3
Commercialization - Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites.....II-3
1$100
   Budding Markets.....II-4
Packaging – A Major Area for Nanocomposites.....II-4
Nanocomposites Coating – Essential for Food Packaging.....II-4
Nanomaterials and Composites – Significant for the Automotive Industry.....II-4
1$100
   Nanocomposites – Plays Key Role in Flame Retardant Industry.....II-5
Polymer Nanocomposites – High Growth Potential.....II-5
Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing.....II-5
1$100
  2. Current & Future Analysis.....II-65 $800  
   Table 1: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Volume Sales Ranked by Growth – USA, Europe, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6

Table 2: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): End-Use Segment Volume Sales Ranked by Growth – Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
USA – Holding Nanocomposites Future.....II-6
1$300
   Table 3: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposite by End-Use Segment – Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7

Table 4: US Long-term Projections for Nanocomposite by End-Use Segment – Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$300
   Table 5: US 10-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8
Europe & Rest of World.....II-8
1$300
   Packaging – Holding Leading Position.....II-9
Automotive – Exhibiting Highest Growth.....II-9
1$100
   Electronics & Electrical – Enhancing its Reach.....II-10
Building & Construction.....II-10
Others – Room for Growth.....II-10
1$100
  3. Product Overview.....II-1116 $900  
   Nanotechnology.....II-111$100
   What is Nanotechnology?.....II-12
Background.....II-12
1$100
   Leaving Conventional Size Behind.....II-13
Composites.....II-13
2$200
   Nanocomposites.....II-15
History.....II-15
Definition & Overview.....II-15
1$100
   Operation & Functionality.....II-161$100
   Challenges.....II-17
Exfoliation and Orientation.....II-17
Compatibility and Reaggregation.....II-17
Forms of Nanocomposites.....II-17
Polymer Nanocomposites.....II-17
1$100
   Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites.....II-181$100
   Intercalated Nanocomposites.....II-19
Exfoliated Nanocomposites.....II-19
Nano-Bio Composites.....II-19
Phenolic Nanocomposites.....II-19
1$100
   Polyolefin Nanocomposites.....II-20
Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites.....II-20
Polyurethane Nanocomposites.....II-20
Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites.....II-20
1$100
   Nylon Nanocomposites.....II-21
Nanoparticle Nanocomposites.....II-21
Nanofillers.....II-21
Carbon Nanotubes.....II-21
1$100
   Mechanical Properties.....II-221$100
   Conductive Properties.....II-23
Chemical-Biochemical Properties.....II-23
Potential (and Real) Application.....II-23
Polymers.....II-23
Energy.....II-23
Nanoelectronics.....II-23
Medical Applications.....II-23
Other Applications.....II-23
1$100
   Nanoclays.....II-241$100
   Nanotalcs.....II-25
Graphite Platelets.....II-25
Carbon Nanofibers.....II-25
Synthetic Clays.....II-25
Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax).....II-25
1$100
   Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards.....II-26
1$100
  4. End-Use Segments – An Overview.....II-274 $400  
   Packaging.....II-271$100
   Building & Construction.....II-28
Electronics & Electrical.....II-28
Automotive.....II-28
1$100
   Others.....II-29
2$200
  5. Research & Development.....II-3111 $800  
   Kuraray Co. Develops New Electro-Conductive Fiber, KURALON EC.....II-31
Standridge Develops Acetal and Nylon based Nanocompounds.....II-31
RTP Company Develops Advanced Nanoclay Compounds.....II-31
US-Based Private Inventors Develop New Nanocomposites.....II-31
1$100
   US-Based Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Elastomers.....II-32
US-based Researchers Develop Polymer Nanocomposites.....II-32
NanoGram Develops Polymer Nanocomposites.....II-32
NIST and University of Pennsylvania Conduct Nanoparticle Research.....II-32
University of Hawaii Develops Multifunctional Nanocomposite Material.....II-32
1$100
   Revcor Develops Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Air Movement Devices.....II-33
CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory Researchers in the Process of Developing Nanocomposite
  Materials.....II-33
University of Belfast Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Plasticizer.....II-33
Scientists at LBNL and UA Develop Nanocomposite Composed of Metal.....II-33
1$100
   Scientists Develop Thermoplastic Olefin Nanocomposite.....II-34
UCL Scientists Develop New Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical Devices.....II-34
NIST Research Team Develops a New Mixing Technique.....II-34
1$100
   Scientists Unveil a New Method to Produce Exfoliated Nanocomposites.....II-35
New Jersey Institute of Technology Discovers Innovative Technique for SWCNs.....II-35
Researchers Develop Chemical Modification Technique for Better Dispersion of Silicates
  in Polymer Nanocomposite Material.....II-35
Rice University Researchers Develop a New Coating Technique for SWCNs.....II-35
1$100
   Researchers Develop New Mechanism to Control Particle Growth in Nanocomposites.....II-36
SNU Studies Porous Scaffolds of HA nanocomposites for Controlled Drug Release.....II-36
Owens Corning Develops Micro Cellular Nanocomposite Foam.....II-36
1$100
   NASA Ames Scientists Develop Nano-engineered Thermal Material.....II-37
Omega Develops a New Copper/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite.....II-37
Cambridge University Discovers Rubber Nanocomposite.....II-37
New Nanocomposite Coating Method Developed.....II-37
Florida Institute of Technology Produces PETg / PMMA / Silica Nanocomposites.....II-37
1$100
   Langley Research Center Develops Transport Composites.....II-38
Scientists at TTU Develop Fe2O3 Nanocomposite.....II-38
Swedish Scientists Develop Alumina-Silicon Carbide Nanocomposites.....II-38
Scientists of TCI and RPI Develop Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Polymers.....II-38
Cyclics Corporation Develops Commercial CBT Resins, CBT 100 and 200.....II-38
1$100
   Carbon Nanotechnologies Develops Better Aligned Carbon Nanotubes.....II-39
IICT to Develop Nanocomposites.....II-39
Canadian Researchers Develop New Porous PMO Nanocomposites.....II-39
Gunter Beyer Develops Synergistic Nanofiller Blend of Superior Performance.....II-39
1$100
   NRC-IMI and PNC-Tech Jointly Develop Polymer Nanocomposites.....II-40
3M Develops Ceramic and Polymer Technology Platforms.....II-40
Georgia Tech Develops AFM Useful in Determination of Space Vehicle Material for
  NASA.....II-40
ANI Develops Nanocomposites for Efficient Electron Emission.....II-40
1$100
   Pole-Chic Develops Nanocomposites with High Refractivity.....II-41
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-427 $500  
   3D Systems Unleashes Novel Nanocomposite Material, Accura Greystone.....II-42
Nanophase Launches Nanoengineered Dispersions for Water-Based Coatings.....II-42
RTP Adds Resins to its Carbon Nanotube Compounds Line.....II-42
Akzo Nobel Rolls Out Herbol-Symbiotec™ Façade Coating.....II-42
1$100
   Easton Sports Launches Stealth Comp CNT Bats.....II-43
Industrial Nanotech Launches Nansulate LDX Industrial Coating.....II-43
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nanoboost Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Power
  Booster.....II-43
Industrial Nanotech Develops New Chill Pipe Insulating Coatings.....II-43
1$100
   PolyOne Introduces Nanoblend Concentrates for Irrigation Applications.....II-44
NEI Corporation to Develop Silicon Nanocomposites for NASA and OSD.....II-44
Easton Sports Introduces New Material Technology.....II-44
Easton Hockey Introduces CNT-based Synergy SLSticks.....II-44
1$100
   3M ESPE Launches Filtek Supreme Plus Flowable Restorative.....II-45
3M ESPE Introduces Filtek Supreme Plus Universal Restorative.....II-45
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Second Generation Nansulate Translucent
  Products.....II-45
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nansulate HomeProtect Line.....II-45
Mitsui Chemicals Unveils Thermoplastic Polyimide Nanocomposite.....II-45
JM Introduces Nanocomposite for Air Filtration.....II-45
1$100
   Noble Polymers Launches Forte.....II-46
3D SYSTEMS Introduces Bluestone Nanocomposite Resin.....II-46
Kerr Corp Launches New Nanocomposite for Tooth Restorations.....II-46
Nanostellar Develops Series of Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications.....II-46
1$100
   Zyvex Corp. Unveils Two Carbon Nanotube Products.....II-47
Honeywell Develops One-Step Process to Produce Nanocomposites.....II-47
PolyOne Corp. Introduces New High-Performance Flame Retardants.....II-47
1$100
   Nanocor Introduces Nanocomposite Rheospan® AS for Sag Control.....II-48
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-4912 $800  
   PPG Industries Acquires NanoProducts Corp......II-49
Radici Group and HeiQ Materials Join Hands for Producing Nanofeel™.....II-49
Nanoledge and Novachem Ink Distribution Agreement for NANO IN Res.....II-49
Rockwood Clay Additives Acquires Süd-Chemie AG’s Nanoclay Additives Business.....II-49
1$100
   Clariant and Schoeller Join Hands to Market NanoSphere®.....II-50
Oxonica Energy Signs a Two-Part Agreement with Nyacol Nano Technologies.....II-50
Nanoledge Ropes In Marion Nanosystems for Distributing NANO IN in Australia.....II-50
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate® Application Penetrates BioFuel Refinery
  Sector.....II-50
Zeox to Acquire a Majority Stake in Nano Clays.....II-50
1$100
   Nanotech’s Nansulate® to be Coated on Kwik Ice’ Refrigerated Trucks and
  Trailers.....II-51
NaturalNano and Cascade Engineering Sign Joint Development Agreement.....II-51
NauturalNano and Nylon Corporation Ink Joint Development Agreement.....II-51
Industrial Nanotech to Supply Nansulate® to Moore Insulation.....II-51
1$100
   Amcol International Restructures Nanocomposite Group.....II-52
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Finds Application in Dairy Processing Industry.....II-52
Nanopolymer Composite Starts Nano-PA6 Commercial Production.....II-52
ISTN Gets NIH Nanotechnology SBIR Grant.....II-52
1$100
   Industrial Nanotech Receives US Patent for Nansulate Industrial Coatings.....II-53
Industrial Nanotech Appoints Plant Werx Pte Ltd as Distributor in Malaysia and
  Singapore.....II-53
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Isobrasil.....II-53
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Agreement with Caled Industries.....II-53
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate High Heat Successfully Utilized in Brewery.....II-53
Braskem Develops New Manufacturing Process for PE and PP Nanocomposites.....II-53
1$100
   Dow Automotive and GE Advanced Materials Develop Nanocomposite Technology.....II-54
ANI Signs Agreement with Leading Sports Goods Manufacturer.....II-54
Frontier Carbon Corporation Establishes American Unit.....II-54
Ecology Coatings Collaborates with NanoDynamics.....II-54
1$100
   Cornelius Group to Distribute Hanse Chemie’s Nanocomposites.....II-55
Rapra Technology Begins Nanocomposites Project to Evaluate Nanoclay Processing.....II-55
Cyclics Corporation Obtains US Patent for New CBT Resin Production Process.....II-55
Cyclics Corporation to Enhance CBT Resin Production Rate.....II-55
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Coating Undergoes Offshore Testing.....II-55
1$100
   Industrial Nanotech Inc Enters into Partnership with Hartman-Walsh Painting
  Company.....II-56
Triton Systems Enters into Licensing Agreement with SDC Technologies.....II-56
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Technology Gets Confirmation from Princeton.....II-56
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Development Agreement with Leading Scientific
  Group.....II-56
DuPont Assures Additional Financial Support to MIT.....II-56
1$100
   NanoDynamics Acquires Nanocomposite Patents of Atomic Scale Design.....II-57
GM Uses Nanocomposite Material in Car’s Body Side Molding.....II-57
New Nanotechnology Center to Come Up in Italy.....II-57
1$100
   UK Nanotechnology Projects Receive Financial Aid.....II-58
Sud-Chemie Acquires Intellectual Property and Technology from Alcan.....II-58
Nanocor Signs Agreement with MGCC.....II-58
Nanocor Enters into an Alliance with PolyOne.....II-58
1$100
   NIST Enters into a Collaboration Agreement with an Instrument Company.....II-59
DSM Venturing and Carbon Nano to Develop Stamylan UH™.....II-59
DSM Venturing Invests in InMat.....II-59
1$100
   InMat Bags Phase II SBIR Contract.....II-60
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-6112 $700  
   3M ESPE (USA).....II-61
Arkema Group (France).....II-61
1$100
   BASF AG (Germany).....II-62
Cabot Corporation (USA).....II-62
Cyclics Corporation (USA).....II-62
1$100
   DSM Somos (USA).....II-63
Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA).....II-63
1$100
   Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA).....II-64
eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA).....II-64
Evonik Degussa GmbH.....II-64
1$100
   Foster Corporation (USA).....II-65
Hybrid Plastics (USA).....II-65
Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA).....II-65
1$100
   Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA).....II-66
Inframat Corporation (USA).....II-66
InMat, Inc. (USA).....II-66
1$100
   Nanocor Incorporated (USA).....II-67
Nanodynamics, Inc. (USA).....II-67
1$100
   Nanoledge SA (France).....II-68
Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA).....II-68
1$100
   Nanova LLC (USA).....II-69
Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA).....II-69
Powdermet Inc (USA).....II-69
1$100
   Showa Denko K.K. (Japan).....II-70
Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany).....II-70
1$100
   TNO (The Netherlands).....II-71
Unidym, Inc. (US).....II-71
Unitika Ltd. (Japan).....II-71
1$100
   Zyvex Instruments (USA).....II-72
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-73   
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region – USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-73

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region – USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-73
1$300
   Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment – Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-75

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment – Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-75
1$300
   Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 440$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 95 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 99)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 64
Japan                              9
Europe                            19 
     France                        2
     Germany                       6
     The United Kingdom            3
     Rest of Europe                8 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     6
Latin America                      1
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