Global Advances in Smart Material Technology

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction and Study Highlights

• Introduction
• Study Highlights

Scope and Methodology

• Scope
• Methodology

2 SMART MATERIALS - AN OVERVIEW

What are Smart Materials?

• Smart Materials and Smart Systems
• Phase Transformations

Evolution and Kinds of Smart Materials

• Evolution of Smart Materials
• The Need for Smart Materials

3 TYPES OF SMART MATERIALS

Piezoelectric; Electrocromic Materials and Shape Memory Alloys

• Piezoelectric; Electrostrictive and Magnetostrictive materials
• Electrochromism and Electrochromic Systems
• Shape Memory Alloys

Fullerenes; Smart Gels and Rheological Materials

• Fullerenes
• Engineering Gels
• Rheological Materials

4 APPLICATIONS OF SMART MATERIALS

Application Analysis: Peizoelectric and Electroactive Materials

• Peizoelectric Films
• Electroactive Paper Actuators
• Peizoelectric Fibers
• Peizoelectric Composites

Applications Analysis: Thermoresponsive and Electrocromic Materials

• Radionuclides
• Electrocromic Materials

Application Analysis: Electrostrictive; Magnetostrictive; and Rheological Materials

• Electrostrictive and Magnetostrictive Materials
• Rheological Materials

Application Analysis: Fullerenes and Smart Gels

• Carbon Nanotube Composites and Fullerenes
• Bucky Balls

5 TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT: AEROSPACE; DEFENSE; HEALTHCARE; AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Technology Viewpoint: Aerospace and Defence

• 3D Polymeric Microstructures for Aerospace Applications--USA
• Novel Aerogels for Aerospace Applications--USA
• High-Tech Materials Developed to Aid Space Exploration--USA
• Self-Reinforced Amorphous Plastics--USA

Technology Viewpoint: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

• Slides for Multiplexed Microarraying--USA
• Biomaterial for Effective Drug Delivery--Japan
• Biomotors Enhance Medical Efficacy--USA
• Glue-Like Polymers as Suture Substitues--USA
• NanoBiochips--USA
• Novel Foam Developed To Combat Viruses--USA
• Medical Safery of Nanomaterials--USA
• Biocidal Nanotubes through Self-Assembly--USA
• MPC Polymeric Coatings for Joint Implants--Japan
• Hydroxyapatite Composites for Biomedical Applications--USA
• Molecular Switch for Biochemical Reactions--USA
• Microsphere Developed for Better Drug Delivery--China
• Zirconium Tungstate for Dental Filling--USA

Technology Viewpoint: Chemicals and Specialty Materials

• High-Temperature Polymer for Injection Molding--USA
• Novel Silk Via Biomimetic Spinning--UK
• New Cathodic Materials for Batteries--India
• Vapor Deposition Precursors for Semiconductors--USA
• Novel Glass for Tinting Applications-UK
• High-Performance Nanoclay Concentrates--USA
• Nanoscale Elevators to Control Chemical Reactions--The Netherlands
• Novel Coatings for Glass Fibers--Germany

6 TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT: ELECTRONICS; SEMICONDUCTORS; AUTOMOTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIES

Technology Viewpoint: Electronics and Semiconductors

• New Buckyballs To Process Information--Canada
• Novel Material with Carbon Nanotube Properties--USA
• Novel Silicon Carbide-Reinforced Aluminum Matrix-- Spain
• Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Sensors-- Canada
• "Cold Molecule" Heralds Existence of a New State of Matter--USA
• Graphitic Films for Microelectronics--UK
• Nanocables for Field Effect Transistors--USA
• Nanoflowers from Crystalline Silicon--UK
• Free-Standing SWNT Fuel Cell Electrodes--USA
• Carbon Nanotube Yarns Yield Conductive Materials--USA
• Nanotrees Open avenues to 3D Photonic Structures--Sweden
• Smart Carpet Revolutionizes Carpeting--Germany
• Cadmium Sulfide Nanorod Templates from DNA Membranes--USA
• Sensitive Low Power Chips for Mobile Communications--Germany
• Nanomechanical Switches for Data Storage--USA
• Optoelectronic Fibers for Photodetectors--USA
• Thick Fabric for Electronics Applications--UK

Technology Viewpoint: Automotive and Environmental

• Novel Oxide Materials Enhance Fuel Cell Performance--USA
• Novel Polypropylene Polymer Composite-- The Netherlands
• Engineered Materials Enhance Automotive Parts Moldability--USA
• Plastic-Metal Hybrid Material with Excellent Thermoelectric Properties--Germany
• Ceria Powders Improve Automobile Exhaust Systems--India
• PPA Coatings for Automotive Applications--USA

7 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION

Market and Regulatory Factors

• Market Factors
• Regulatory Factors

Technology Accelerators and Barriers

• Technology Accelerators
• Technology and Product Development Barriers

Assessment of Technology Innovation

• North America
• Europe and Asia Pacific

8 PATENTS AND GLOSSARY

Patents and Glossary

• Key Patents - I (US)
• Key Patents- II (EUROPEAN; JAPANESE)
• Glossary

9 FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Excellence in Technology Award

• Award Description
• Award Recipient

Excellence in Research Award

• Award Description
• Award Recipient

Technology Innovation Award

• Award Description
• Award Recipient

10 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES

Decision Support Database Tables

• Mobile Handsets Installed Base (Millions); by Region; 1996-2004
• Printed Circuit Board Sales (Million USD); by Region; 1998-2004
• Number of Heart Transplants; by Region; 1999-2003
• Vehicles in Operation (Thousand Units); by Region; 1996-2004
• Total Vehicle Production (Units); by Region; 1996-2004