Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The nanotechnology field has continued to develop rapidly in the six years
since these three reports were published. In light of these developments, BCC
has decided to take a fresh look at the industry and reevaluate the existing
and potential markets for nanoparticulate materials. The present report is an
update of the 2001 report volume on energy, catalytic and structural
applications of nanoparticles.
There are a number of other published reports and studies covering various
aspects of the market for nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. However,
the literature lacks a comprehensive, up-to-date, and realistic technical
market assessment that focuses on nanoparticles in the applications covered by
this report.
Since these applications are a major target market for many suppliers of
nanoparticles and related technologies, BCC believes that this represents a
significant gap in the recent literature. The primary objective of this report
is to provide technological background, detailed industry information, and
market data and forecasts through 2012, segmented by application and material
type.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of various types of nanoparticles used as, or to produce,
automotive catalysts, ceramic membranes, fuel cells, photocatalysts,
propellants and explosives, scratch-resistant coatings, structural ceramics,
and thermal spray coatings, among other applications
- The current market status for nanoparticles, trends and forecasts for
growth over the next 5 years
- An overview of the major technologies used in producing nanostructured
particles, as well as dispersion, coating, compaction, and self-assembly
technologies
- Analysis of nanomaterials-related patents issued during the past 2 years
- Profiles of major and minor companies working with nanoparticles.
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
The data in this report were obtained from both primary and secondary sources.
Executives, engineers, managers, researchers, and salespeople from companies
and research institutions involved in the development, production, and/or
usage of nanostructured materials were interviewed in the course of this
study. Other data were obtained from an exhaustive review of patent literature
and government databases, as well as scientific, trade, and business journals
and company literature. BCC newsletters, reports, and conferences provided
additional information.
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