NANOCOMPOSITES - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocomposites in Million Pounds. The specific end-use segments analyzed for the Global and the US markets are Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (includes 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 estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 93 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M ESPE, Arkema Group, BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Cyclics Corporation, DSM Somos, Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company, Elementis Specialties Inc., eSpin Technologies, Inc., Evonik Degussa GmbH, Foster Corporation, Hybrid Plastics, Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc., Industrial Nanotech, Inc., Inframat Corporation, InMat, Inc., Nanocor Incorporated, Nanoledge SA, Nanophase Technologies Corporation, Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated, Powdermet Inc., Showa Denko K.K., Rockwood Additives Ltd., TNO, Unidym, Inc., Unitika Ltd., and Zyvex Technologies. 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
Price : $4500
Companies : 93
Pages : 505
Date : February 2011
Market Data Tables : 9

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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
Packaging.......3
  
   Building & Construction.......4
Electronics & Electrical.......4
Automotive.......4
Others.......4
  
   Nanocomposites: A Potential Laden Market.......5
Ready to Take a Giant Leap.......5
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   Current Scenario: A Review.......6
Recession Temporarily Tames Down Growth Momentum in Nanocomposites Market.......6
The World Beyond the Recession.......6
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   End-Use Market Metrics.......7
Plastics Industry: A Promising Application Area.......7
Packaging – A Major Area for Nanocomposites.......7
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   Nanocomposites Coating – Essential for Food Packaging.......8
Nanomaterials and Composites – Significant for the Automotive Industry.......8
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   Nanocomposites – Plays Key Role in Flame Retardant Industry.......9
Electronics & Electrical, Automotive: Exhibit Highest Growth.......9
Noteworthy Trends & Issues.......9
Declining Prices of Nanomaterials and Composites: A Boon to Nanocomposites.......9
Carbon Nanotubes to Register Robust Growth.......9
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   Carbon Nanotubes Production Goes Up.......10
Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in Nanotechnology Market.......10
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   Innovation – A Key for Future Growth.......11
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and Techniques.......11
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   Commercialization: Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites.......12
Polymer Nanocomposites: High Growth Potential.......12
Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing.......12
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   Special Focus On the US Market.......13
Outlook.......13
Demand for High-Priced Resins to Surge in the US.......13
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   Table 1: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......141$350
   Table 2: US Historic Review 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......151$350
   Table 3: US 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......161$350
   Nanotechnology.......17
A Conceptual Definition.......17
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   What is Nanotechnology?.......18
Background.......18
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   Leaving Conventional Size Behind.......19
Composites.......19
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   Nanocomposites.......21
History.......21
Definition & Overview.......21
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   Operation & Functionality.......221$100
   Challenges.......23
Exfoliation and Orientation.......23
Compatibility and Reaggregation.......23
Forms of Nanocomposites.......23
Polymer Nanocomposites.......23
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   Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites.......241$100
   Intercalated Nanocomposites.......25
Exfoliated Nanocomposites.......25
Nano-Bio Composites.......25
Phenolic Nanocomposites.......25
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   Polyolefin Nanocomposites.......26
Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites.......26
Polyurethane Nanocomposites.......26
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   Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites.......27
Nylon Nanocomposites.......27
Nanoparticle Nanocomposites.......27
Nanofillers.......27
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   Carbon Nanotubes.......281$100
   Mechanical Properties.......29
Conductive Properties.......29
Chemical-Biochemical Properties.......29
Potential (and Real) Application.......29
Polymers.......29
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   Energy.......30
Nanoelectronics.......30
Medical Applications.......30
Other Applications.......30
Nanoclays.......30
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   Nanotalcs.......311$100
   Graphite Platelets.......32
Carbon Nanofibers.......32
Synthetic Clays.......32
Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax).......32
Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards.......32
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   Packaging.......341$100
   Building & Construction.......35
Electronics & Electrical.......35
Automotive.......35
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   Others.......371$100
   Intel Corporation and Carnegie Mellon to Unveil New Class of Materials.......38
Kuraray Co. Develops New Electro-Conductive Fiber, KURALON EC.......38
Standridge Develops Acetal and Nylon based Nanocompounds.......38
3D Systems Unleashes Novel Nanocomposite Material, Accura Greystone.......38
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   Nanophase Launches Nanoengineered Dispersions for Water-Based Coatings.......39
RTP Adds Resins to its Carbon Nanotube Compounds Line.......39
Akzo Nobel Rolls Out Herbol-Symbiotec™ Façade Coating.......39
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   RTP Company Develops Advanced Nanoclay Compounds.......40
US-Based Private Inventors Develop New Nanocomposites.......40
US-Based Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Elastomers.......40
US-based Researchers Develop Polymer Nanocomposites.......40
NanoGram Develops Polymer Nanocomposites.......40
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   NIST and University of Pennsylvania Conduct Nanoparticle Research.......41
University of Hawaii Develops Multifunctional Nanocomposite Material.......41
Revcor Develops Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Air Movement Devices.......41
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   CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory Researchers in the Process of Developing Nanocomposite
  Materials.......42
University of Belfast Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Plasticizer.......42
Scientists at LBNL and UA Develop Nanocomposite Composed of Metal.......42
Scientists Develop Thermoplastic Olefin Nanocomposite.......42
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   UCL Scientists Develop New Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical Devices.......43
Easton Sports Launches Stealth Comp CNT Bats.......43
Industrial Nanotech Launches Nansulate LDX Industrial Coating.......43
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nanoboost Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Power
  Booster.......43
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   Industrial Nanotech Develops New Chill Pipe Insulating Coatings.......44
PolyOne Introduces Nanoblend Concentrates for Irrigation Applications.......44
NEI Corporation to Develop Silicon Nanocomposites for NASA and OSD.......44
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   NanoRidge and Riley Team Up to Manufacture and Supply Nanotech Enhanced Armor.......45
Applied Nanotech Holdings Bags Contract from US Army ERDC-CERL.......45
NaturalNano Acquires Majority Interest in Combotexs.......45
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   Abakan Enters Into Agreement with MesoCoat and Powdermet.......46
Applied Nanotech Obtains Purchase Order from the U.S. Army.......46
SwissINSO and LESO-PB Enter Into Collaboration.......46
nanoScience Engineering Corp. and A Schulman Ink Joint Development Agreement.......46
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   PolyMedex Takes Over Putnam Plastics.......47
PPG Industries Acquires NanoProducts Corp........47
Radici Group and HeiQ Materials Join Hands for Producing Nanofeel™.......47
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   Nanoledge and Novachem Ink Distribution Agreement for NANO IN Res.......48
Rockwood Clay Additives Acquires Süd-Chemie AG’s Nanoclay Additives Business.......48
Clariant and Schoeller Join Hands to Market NanoSphere®.......48
Oxonica Energy Signs a Two-Part Agreement with Nyacol Nano Technologies.......48
Nanoledge Ropes In Marion Nanosystems for Distributing NANO IN in Australia.......48
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   Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate® Application Penetrates BioFuel Refinery
  Sector.......49
Zeox to Acquire a Majority Stake in Nano Clays.......49
Nanotech’s Nansulate® to be Coated on Kwik Ice’ Refrigerated Trucks and
  Trailers.......49
NaturalNano and Cascade Engineering Sign Joint Development Agreement.......49
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   NauturalNano and Nylon Corporation Ink Joint Development Agreement.......50
Industrial Nanotech to Supply Nansulate® to Moore Insulation.......50
Amcol International Restructures Nanocomposite Group.......50
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   Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Finds Application in Dairy Processing Industry.......51
Nanopolymer Composite Starts Nano-PA6 Commercial Production.......51
ISTN Gets NIH Nanotechnology SBIR Grant.......51
Industrial Nanotech Receives US Patent for Nansulate Industrial Coatings.......51
Industrial Nanotech Appoints Plant Werx Pte Ltd as Distributor in Malaysia and
  Singapore.......51
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   Industrial Nanotech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Isobrasil.......52
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Agreement with Caled Industries.......52
Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate High Heat Successfully Utilized in Brewery.......52
Braskem Develops New Manufacturing Process for PE and PP Nanocomposites.......52
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   3M ESPE (USA).......53
Arkema Group (France).......53
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   BASF SE (Germany).......54
Cabot Corporation (USA).......54
Cyclics Corporation (USA).......54
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   DSM Somos (USA).......55
Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA).......55
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   Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA).......56
eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA).......56
Evonik Degussa GmbH.......56
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   Foster Corporation (USA).......57
Hybrid Plastics Inc (USA).......57
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   Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA).......58
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA).......58
Inframat Corporation (USA).......58
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   InMat, Inc. (USA).......59
Nanocor Incorporated (USA).......59
Nanoledge SA (France).......59
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   Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA).......60
Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA).......60
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   Powdermet, Inc. (USA).......61
Showa Denko K.K. (Japan).......61
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   Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany).......62
TNO (The Netherlands).......62
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   Unidym, Inc. (US).......63
Unitika Ltd. (Japan).......63
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   Zyvex Technologies (USA).......641$100
   Table 4: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......651$350
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region – USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......661$350
   Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......671$350
   Table 7: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......681$350
   Table 8: World Historic Review 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......691$350
   Table 9: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......701$350
  
Total Companies Profiled: 93 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97)

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) 4 Latin America 1
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