LONDON, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocomposites in Million Pounds. The Global and the US markets are further analyzed by the following End-Use Segments: Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 55 companies including many key and niche players such as -
3M
Arkema Group
BASF SE
Cabot Corporation
Cyclics Corporation
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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
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 SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW.............. II-1 Developments in Novel Materials Research & Innovation Provides the Platform for Growth of Nanocomposites II-1 Table 1: Rise in R&D Spending On Advanced Materials Expands the Playing Field of Nanocomposites: Global Breakdown of Industrial R&D Spending on Advanced Materials & Chemicals (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-2 Nanocomposites: Market Overview..............II-2 Key Market Trends & Drivers..............II-4 Strong Demand for Reinforced Plastics Fuels Interest in Nanofiller-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites II-4 Table 2: With Reinforced Plastics Emerging as the Future of Plastics as Measured by the Robust Market for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP), Interest in Nanofiller-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites Explodes: World Market for CFRP (In 000 Metric Tons) by Application for the Years 2016 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5 Strong Focus on Efficient & Environment Friendly Packaging Fuels Opportunities for Nanocomposites II-6 Table 3: Nanocomposites to Play a Major Role in the Packaging Industry's Migration to Flexible Packaging Structures: World Market for Converted Flexible Packaging Materials (In 000 Metric Tons) by Material Type for the Years 2016 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7 Beverage Packaging: The Largest End-User of Nanocomposites in the Food Packaging Industry II-8 Table 4: Growing Beverage Consumption Spurs Opportunities for Nanocomposites in Beverage Packaging to Preserve the Organoleptic Quality of Beverages: Global Beverages Sales (in Billion Liters) for the Years 2014 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9 Focus on Automotive Lightweighting Spurs Demand for Nanocomposite Plastic Component & Parts II-10 Table 5: Growing Use of Plastics in Automobiles in Response to the Lightweighting Trend to Drive Strong Demand for Nanocomposite Reinforced Plastic Parts & Components: Percentage of Plastics in Total Vehicle Weight for the Years 2000, 2010 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Table 6: Busy Automobile Assembly Line Expands the Addressable Opportunities for Nanocomposites in the OEM Market: Breakdown of Global Volume Production of Automobiles for the Years 2015, 2017 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-11 Stringent Fire Safety Regulations & Growing Interest in Fire Proofing Chemicals Spur Opportunities for Nanocomposites as Flame Retardants.............. II-12 Table 7: Growing Importance of Fire Proofing Structures & Materials & a Parallel Increase in Demand for Flame Retardant Chemicals to Expand Market Opportunities for Nanocomposites Based Flame Retardants: Global Consumption of Flame Retardant Chemicals In Million Tons for Years 2014, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13 Tracing Opportunities for Nanocomposites in the Rapidly Evolving Field of Energy Storage II-13 Table 8: Massive Growth in the Energy Storage Market to Spur Scientific Research of Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage & Conversion in Lithium Batteries, Supercapacitors & Fuel Cells: Global Market for Energy Storage (In US$ Billion) by Application Areas for the Years 2016, 2018 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15 Bionanocomposites to Witness Spectacular Gains in Biomedical Applications.............. II-15 Table 9: Potential Opportunities for Use in BioMEMS & Microsystems for Life Sciences Spurs R&D Interest in Nanocomposites: Global Market for BioMEMS and Microsystems for Life Sciences (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-17 Demand for Innovative New Electronic Materials to Power Next Generation Electronics Spurs Strong Opportunities for Nanocomposites in the Electronics & Communications Industry II-17 Graphene Represents Bright Spot in Nanocomposites Market II-18 Challenges to Growth in the Market: A Review II-19 Market Outlook.............. II-19
2. INNOVATIONS & ADVANCEMENTS..............II-20 Technology Innovations - Key to Future Growth II-20 Polymer Nanocomposites: High Growth Potential II-20 Cellulose Nanocomposites - An Emerging Technology II-21 Research Institutions to Exploit New Applications and Techniques II-21 Advancements in Expansion of Polymer Nanocomposite Applications II-22 Anticorrosion Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites II-22 Polymer Nanocomposites with Self-healing Characteristic II-22 Nanocomposites for Additive Manufacturing II-22 Commercialization: Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites II-22 Focus on Select Research Innovations and Advancements in the field of Nanocomposites..............II-23 Nanoscience Holds Tremendous Potential to Offer Novel Nanocomposites.............. II-23 GaP Nanocomposites Exhibit Excellent Electrical and Optical Properties.............. II-24 Researchers Explore Mixed Oxides to Create Unique Nanocomposites II-24 Starch Provides New Opportunities to Develop New Nanocomposites II-25 New Framework to Exploit Compelling Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals.............. II-25 Novel Approach to Enable Quality-Control for Nanocomposites II-26 Researchers Discover New Properties of Nanocomposite Oxide Ceramics.............. II-27 Antibacterial Nanocomposite to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Diseases..............II-28 Thermally-Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites Offer New Opportunities for Device Makers II-28 Polymer Nanocomposites Represent Promising Candidates for Construction.............. II-28 Scientists Develop New Nanocomposites for Industrial Applications.............. II-29 Researchers Explore Nanocomposites to Support Bone Tissue Regeneration.............. II-29 Researchers Develop Nanocomposites with High Tensile Strength and Hardness.............. II-30 Zyvex Technologies Develops Arovex HT, a Second-Generation Nanocomposites Range..............II-30 Foster Launches Nano-reinforced Compounds, LoPro Plus™, for Catheters.............. II-31 New CNT-Cu Nanocomposite to Offer Superior Current Density II-31 WMG to Establish IINM to Support Production of Nanocomposites II-32 Foster Develops Nanoparticle-Reinforced Range of Polymer Products for the Medical Sector II-32
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............. II-34 Nanotechnology.............. II-34 A Conceptual Definition..............II-34 What is Nanotechnology?..............II-35 Background.............. II-35 Leaving Conventional Size Behind II-36 Composites.............. II-36 Nanocomposites.............. II-38 History.............. II-38 Definition & Overview..............II-38 Operation & Functionality..............II-39 Challenges.............. II-40 Exfoliation and Orientation..............II-40 Compatibility and Reaggregation II-40 Production of Nanocomposites..............II-41 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites II-41 Thermoplastic Based Nanocomposites II-42 Nylon 6 Nanocomposites..............II-42 Clay Based Nanocomposites..............II-42 Thermoset-based Nanocomposites..............II-43 Challenges Confronting Nanocomposite Materials Production II-43 Forms of Nanocomposites..............II-44 Polymer Nanocomposites..............II-44 Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites II-45 Intercalated Nanocomposites..............II-45 Exfoliated Nanocomposites..............II-45 Nano-Bio Composites..............II-46 Phenolic Nanocomposites..............II-46 Polyolefin Nanocomposites..............II-46 Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites II-46 Polyurethane Nanocomposites..............II-47 Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites II-47 Nylon Nanocomposites..............II-47 Nanoparticle Nanocomposites..............II-47 Nanofillers.............. II-48 Carbon Nanotubes.............. II-48 Mechanical Properties..............II-49 Conductive Properties..............II-49 Chemical-Biochemical Properties II-49 Potential (and Real) Application II-49 Polymers.............. II-49 Energy.............. II-50 Nanoelectronics.............. II-50 Medical Applications..............II-50 Other Applications..............II-50 Nanoclays.............. II-50 Nanotalcs.............. II-51 Graphite Platelets.............. II-51 Carbon Nanofibers..............II-52 Synthetic Clays.............. II-52 Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax) II-52 Nanocomposite Materials - Application Areas II-52 Nanocomposites in Electronics Manufacture II-53 Use of Nanocomposites in the Food Packaging Industry II-53 Nanoclays for Reducing Solvent Transmission II-54 Nanoclays for Haze Reduction & Transparency Improvement of Films II-54 Polyamide-based Nanocomposites with Reduced Water Absorption Capability for Environmental Protection II-54 Nanoclay Particles for Achieving Reduction in Flammability II-54 Nanocomposites in Body Armors II-54 Nanocomposites in MRIs..............II-55 Nanocomposites for Making Wind Turbines Efficient II-55 Nanocomposites for Clean Water..............II-55 Nanocomposite Hydrogels (NC Gels) II-55 Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards II-59
4. END-USE SEGMENTS - AN OVERVIEW..............II-60 Packaging.............. II-60 Building & Construction..............II-61 Electronics & Electrical..............II-61 Automotive.............. II-61 Others.............. II-62
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS..............II-64 3M (USA).............. II-64 Arkema Group (France)..............II-64 BASF SE (Germany).............. II-65 Cabot Corporation (USA)..............II-65 Cyclics Corporation (USA)..............II-65 DSM (USA).............. II-66 Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA) II-66 Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA) II-67 eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA) II-67 Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)..............II-67 Foster Corporation (USA)..............II-68 Hybrid Plastics Inc (USA)..............II-68 Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA) II-68 Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA)..............II-69 Inframat Corporation (USA)..............II-69 InMat, Inc. (USA).............. II-69 Nanocor Incorporated (USA)..............II-70 Nanocyl S.A. (Belgium)..............II-70 Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA) II-71 Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA) II-71 Powdermet, Inc. (USA)..............II-71 RTP Company (USA).............. II-72 Showa Denko K.K. (Japan)..............II-72 TNO (The Netherlands)..............II-73 Unitika Ltd. (Japan)..............II-73 Zyvex Technologies (USA)..............II-74
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-75 Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-75
Table 11: World Historic Review for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-76
Table 12: World 14-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-78
Table 14: World Historic Review for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 15: World 14-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 Current & Future Analysis..............III-1 Demand for High-Priced Resins to Surge in the US III-1 Key Players.............. III-1 B.Market Analytics..............III-9 Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 17: US Historic Review for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Table 18: US 14-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
2. EUROPE.............. III-12 A.Market Analysis.............. III-12 Current & Future Analysis..............III-12 Key Players.............. III-12 B.Market Analytics..............III-15 Table 19: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-15
Table 20: Europe Historic Review for Nanocomposites Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
3. REST OF WORLD.............. III-17 A.Market Analysis.............. III-17 Current & Future Analysis..............III-17 Key Players.............. III-17 B.Market Analytics..............III-18 Table 21: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocomposites Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Table 22: Rest of World Historic Review for Nanocomposites Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-19
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 55 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 57)
The United States (37) Japan (6) Europe (12) - France (2) - Germany (5) - The United Kingdom (1) - Rest of Europe (4) Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)
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