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Global Nanocomposites Industry
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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.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
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
2. MARKET OVERVIEW 5
Nanocomposites: A Potential Laden Market 5
Ready to Take a Giant Leap 5
Current Scenario: A Review 6
Recession Temporarily Tames Down Growth Momentum in
Nanocomposites Market 6
The World Beyond the Recession 6
End-Use Market Metrics 7
Plastics Industry: A Promising Application Area 7
Packaging - A Major Area for Nanocomposites 7
Nanocomposites Coating - Essential for Food Packaging 8
Nanomaterials and Composites - Significant for the Automotive
Industry 8
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
Carbon Nanotubes Production Goes Up 10
Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in
Nanotechnology Market 10
Innovation - A Key for Future Growth 11
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and
Techniques 11
Commercialization: Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites 12
Polymer Nanocomposites: High Growth Potential 12
Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing 12
Special Focus On the US Market 13
Outlook 13
Demand for High-Priced Resins to Surge in the US 13
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) 14
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) 15
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) 16
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 17
Nanotechnology 17
A Conceptual Definition 17
What is Nanotechnology? 18
Background 18
Leaving Conventional Size Behind 19
Composites 19
Nanocomposites 21
History 21
Definition & Overview 21
Operation & Functionality 22
Challenges 23
Exfoliation and Orientation 23
Compatibility and Reaggregation 23
Forms of Nanocomposites 23
Polymer Nanocomposites 23
Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites 24
Intercalated Nanocomposites 25
Exfoliated Nanocomposites 25
Nano-Bio Composites 25
Phenolic Nanocomposites 25
Polyolefin Nanocomposites 26
Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites 26
Polyurethane Nanocomposites 26
Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites 27
Nylon Nanocomposites 27
Nanoparticle Nanocomposites 27
Nanofillers 27
Carbon Nanotubes 28
Mechanical Properties 29
Conductive Properties 29
Chemical-Biochemical Properties 29
Potential (and Real) Application 29
Polymers 29
Energy 30
Nanoelectronics 30
Medical Applications 30
Other Applications 30
Nanoclays 30
Nanotalcs 31
Graphite Platelets 32
Carbon Nanofibers 32
Synthetic Clays 32
Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax) 32
Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards 32
4. END-USE SEGMENTS - AN OVERVIEW 34
Packaging 34
Building & Construction 35
Electronics & Electrical 35
Automotive 35
Others 37
5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 38
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
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™ Facade Coating 39
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
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
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
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
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
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 45
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
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
PolyMedex Takes Over Putnam Plastics 47
PPG Industries Acquires NanoProducts Corp. 47
Radici Group and HeiQ Materials Join Hands for Producing
Nanofeel™ 47
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
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
NauturalNano and Nylon Corporation Ink Joint Development
Agreement 50
Industrial Nanotech to Supply Nansulate® to Moore Insulation 50
Amcol International Restructures Nanocomposite Group 50
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
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
7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 53
3M ESPE (USA) 53
Arkema Group (France) 53
BASF SE (Germany) 54
Cabot Corporation (USA) 54
Cyclics Corporation (USA) 54
DSM Somos (USA) 55
Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA) 55
Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA) 56
eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA) 56
Evonik Degussa GmbH 56
Foster Corporation (USA) 57
Hybrid Plastics Inc (USA) 57
Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA) 58
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA) 58
Inframat Corporation (USA) 58
InMat, Inc. (USA) 59
Nanocor Incorporated (USA) 59
Nanoledge SA (France) 59
Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA) 60
Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA) 60
Powdermet, Inc. (USA) 61
Showa Denko K.K. (Japan) 61
Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany) 62
TNO (The Netherlands) 62
Unidym, Inc. (US) 63
Unitika Ltd. (Japan) 63
Zyvex Technologies (USA) 64
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 65
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) 65
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) 66
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) 67
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) 68
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) 69
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) 70
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 93 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97)
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Region/Country Players
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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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