Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy: Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Sources (Residential & Commercial Sector)

Table of Contents

• 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 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 Residential and Commercial Use
• APPENDIX II: PROMISING NANOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
• APPENDIX III: NANOTECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Table of Exhibits

• Exhibit 1: Reduction Of Emissions Due To Use Of Nanotechnologies
• Exhibit 2: Sources of UK CO2 Emissions
• Exhibit 3: Relationship between Vehicle Weight and Fuel Consumption
• Exhibit 4: Growing Uses of Composites In US Vehicles
• Exhibit 5: Global Gasoline Consumption
• Exhibit 6: Conversion Efficiency Of Photovoltaic Technologies
• Exhibit 7: Sustained Growth of Energy Demand 1860-2060
• Exhibit 8: Delivered Energy Consumption by Sector 1980-2030
• Exhibit 9: Nanotechnologies for the Energy Markets
• Exhibit 10: Nanotechnology Market Breakdown in Energy 2007
• Exhibit 11: Nanotechnology Market Breakdown in Energy 2014
• Exhibit 12: Nanotechnologies for Energy Saving Applications Market
• Exhibit 13: Nanomaterials In Insulation
• Exhibit 14: Nanomaterials as a Percentage of the Total Insulation Market
• Exhibit 15: Total Market for Solid State Lighting Using Nanomaterials
• Exhibit 16: Global Nano Fuel Borne Catalyst Market
• Exhibit 17: Value of CNT Composites Used For Weight Reduction In Transport and Automotive Applications
• Exhibit 18: Nanotechnologies For Energy Storage
• Exhibit 19: Nanotechnology For Energy Production Market
• Exhibit 20: Market by Application 2007
• Exhibit 21: Market by Application 2014
• Exhibit 22: Market Evolution by Application
• Exhibit 23: Relevant Product Development Stages for the Different Company Types
• Exhibit 24: Share of Energy Sources in Total Energy Consumptions in European Commission Countries 1990-2030 (in percentage)
• Exhibit 25: European Commission Fundings in Nanotechnology
• Exhibit 26: Gross Inland Energy Consumption by Country 1990-2003
• Exhibit 27: Global Total Primary Energy Demand 1971-2031(Mtoe)
• Exhibit 28: World Primary Energy Consumption in 2004 (Quadrillion Btu)
• Exhibit 29: Renewable Power Capacities in 2004 (GW) for Developing Countries, EU, and Top Five Individual Countries (excluding large hydropower)
• Exhibit 30: The Top Ten Applications of Nanotechnology for Developing Countries
• Exhibit 31: Progress in PV Efficiencies
• Exhibit 32: Hydrogen Conversion Technologies and Applications
• Exhibit 33: Comparison of Energy/Power in Different Storage Technologies
• Exhibit 34: Energy Value Chain
• Exhibit 35: Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain
• Exhibit 36: Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector
• Exhibit 37: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in Sustainable Energy
• Exhibit 38: A Split of All Emissions by High-level Consumer Need
• Exhibit 39: Life-Cycle Analysis Considers All Stages of The Fuel Cycle
• Exhibit 40: The Worldwide Emissions of Carbon from the Burning of Fossil Fuels is Approximately 1 Tonne per Person per Year
• Exhibit 41: Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2000
• Exhibit 42: Global CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuel Burning, Cement Manufacture, and Gas Flaring: 1751-2002
• Exhibit 43: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Region
• Exhibit 44: Greenhouse Gas Emission from Electricity Production
• Exhibit 45: Alternative Energy
• Exhibit 46: Energy Efficiency
• Exhibit 47: Available Storage Technologies
• Exhibit 48: The Inclusion of Enery Storage Makes a Considerable Difference for Renewables
• Exhibit 49: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and commercial Use
• Exhibit 50: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanomaterials in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
• Exhibit 51: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications In Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
• Exhibit 52: Energy Consumption in Residential and Commercial Use by Source (quadrillion Btu, unless otherwise noted)
• Exhibit 53: Market Growth of Nanotechnologies in Residential and Commercial Use
• Exhibit 54: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use