Report: Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy: Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Sources TOC

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Cientifica Nanotechnology Model
  - Definitions of Nanotechnologies
  - Major Assumptions
- Quantifying The Effect of Nanotechnologies on Global Emissions
- The Impact Of Nanotechnologies on CO2 Emissions
  - Reduction of Transport Emissions
  - Reduction of Residential and Commercial Energy Use Through Improved Insulation
  - Thin Film Solar Cells for Renewable Energy
- Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy
MARKET FORECAST FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- The Nano-Energy Landscape
  - Energy Saving
  - Storage of Renewable Energy
  - Energy Conversion/Production
- Overall Energy Markets By Application
INTRODUCTION
- Objectives of the Report
- World Energy Trends
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the EU
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the USA
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in China and India
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in Japan
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in Australia
  - Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the Rest of the World
- Why Sustainable Energy Needs Nanotechnologies
  - Market Demand Push
  - Technology Improvement
  - Environmental Issue
- The Energy Sector
  - Common Energy Source Classifications
    - Conventional Energy
    - Renewable Energy
    - Clean Energy
  - Renewable Energy Conversion
    - Solar Photovoltaics
    - Solar Thermal Energy
    - Hydrogen Conversion
    - Thermoelectricity
    - Bioenergetics
  - Energy Storage Technologies
    - Batteries
    - Fuel Cells
    - Capacitors
    - Supercapacitors
- Value Chain And Value-Added Points Of Nanotechnology In The Energy Sector
  - Energy Sector Value Chain
  - Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain
- Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in Sustainable Energy
- Challenge of Nanotechnology Applications in Sustainable Energy
  - Emission Issues
    - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions
    - Carbon Management
    - Nanotechnology Methods
  - Cost Issues
  - Safety Issues
  - Commercialization Issues
  - Infrastructural Issues
  - Intellectual Property Issues
NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- Summary Of Nanotechnology Applications For Sustainable Energy
- Introduction
- Nanotechnologies For Sustainability And Efficiency Of Fossil Fuels/Energy Saving
  - Lighter and Stronger Materials
  - Thermal Management
  - Solid-State Lighting - More Efficient Lighting Point Sources
  - More Efficient Lighting For Large Areas
  - Efficient Combustion
- Nanotechnologies for Energy Conversion / Production
  - Solar Photovoltaics (PV) - Solar Cells
  - Hydrogen Conversion
  - Waste Heat Recovery/Thermoelectricity
  - Solar Thermal Energy
  - Geothermal Energy
  - Biomass
- Nanotechnologies for Storage of Renewable Energy
  - Rechargeable Batteries
  - Hydrogen Storage - Fuel Cells
  - Supercapacitors
REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
- Summary of the Reduction of CO2 Emissions In the Transportation and Automotive Sector
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Transportation and Automotive Sector
  - Hybrid Electric Cars Powered by Nano-Engineered Batteries
  - Nanocomposite Materials for Higher Performance Vehicle Parts
  - Paint and Clothing that can Generate Electricity
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Transportation and Automotive Sector
  - Products and Markets
  - Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector
  - Drivers and Barriers
  - Market Forecast
  - Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector
REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN THE PORTABLE ELECTRONICS SECTOR
- Summary of Reduction of CO2 Emissions in the Portable Electronics Sector
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Portable Electronics Sector
  - Better Li-Ion Batteries for Portable Devices
  - Supercapacitor for Fast Recharging Portable Devices
  - Efficiency -Improved Displays
  - Nanocomposite Materials for Lighter and Stronger Devices
  - High Performance Renewable Power Generation
  - Electronic Clothing and Powering Systems
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Portable Electronics Sector
  - Products and Markets
  - Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Portable Electronics Sector
  - Drivers and Barriers
  - Market Forecast
  - Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Portable Electronics Sector
REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE
- Summary of Reduction of CO2 Emissions in Residential and Commercial Use
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology For Reducing CO2 Emissions in Residential and Commercial Use
  - Nanomaterials for Power-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Buildings
  - Nanosensors for Smart Houses
  - Energy-Efficient Lightening Sources
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
  - Products and Markets
  - Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
  - Drivers and Barriers
  - Market Forecast
  - Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
FINDINGS
APPENDIX I: NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY APPLICATIONS MATRIX
- Sustainable Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector
- Sustainable Energy for Portable Electronics Sector
- Sustainable Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
APPENDIX II: PROMISING NANOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
APPENDIX III: NANOTECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy: Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Sources

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