Nanocomposites

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Packaging
• Building & Construction
• Electronics & Electrical
• Automotive
• Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

• Nanocomposites - A Huge Potential Market
• Ready to Take a Giant Leap
• Plastics Industry - Bright Future on Emergence of Nanocomposites
• Burgeoning Demand
• Declining Prices of Nanomaterials and Composites - A Boon to Nanocomposites
• Innovation - A Key for Future Growth
• Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and Techniques
• Increase in Research & Development Activities
• Commercialization - Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites
• Budding Markets
• Packaging - A Major Area for Nanocomposites
• Nanocomposites Coating - Essential for Food Packaging
• Nanomaterials and Composites - Significant for the Automotive Industry
• Nanocomposites - Plays Key Role in Flame Retardant Industry
• Polymer Nanocomposites - High Growth Potential
• Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing

2. Current & Future Analysis

• Table 1: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Volume Sales Ranked by Growth - USA, Europe, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): End-Use Segment Volume Sales Ranked by Growth - Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• USA - Holding Nanocomposites Future
• Table 3: 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: US Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: US 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Europe & Rest of World
• Packaging - Holding Leading Position
• Automotive - Exhibiting Highest Growth
• Electronics & Electrical - Enhancing its Reach
• Building & Construction
• Others - Room for Growth

3. Product Overview

• Nanotechnology
• What is Nanotechnology?
• Background
• Leaving Conventional Size Behind
• Composites
• Nanocomposites
• History
• Definition & Overview
• Operation & Functionality
• Challenges
• Exfoliation and Orientation
• Compatibility and Reaggregation
• Forms of Nanocomposites
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites
• Intercalated Nanocomposites
• Exfoliated Nanocomposites
• Nano-Bio Composites
• Phenolic Nanocomposites
• Polyolefin Nanocomposites
• Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites
• Polyurethane Nanocomposites
• Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites
• Nylon Nanocomposites
• Nanoparticle Nanocomposites
• Nanofillers
• Carbon Nanotubes
• Mechanical Properties
• Conductive Properties
• Chemical-Biochemical Properties
• Potential (and Real) Application
• Polymers
• Energy
• Nanoelectronics
• Medical Applications
• Other Applications
• Nanoclays
• Nanotalcs
• Graphite Platelets
• Carbon Nanofibers
• Synthetic Clays
• Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax)
• Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards

4. End-Use Segments - An Overview

• Packaging
• Building & Construction
• Electronics & Electrical
• Automotive
• Others

5. Research & Development

• Kuraray Co. Develops New Electro-Conductive Fiber, KURALON EC
• Standridge Develops Acetal and Nylon based Nanocompounds
• RTP Company Develops Advanced Nanoclay Compounds
• US-Based Private Inventors Develop New Nanocomposites
• US-Based Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Elastomers
• US-based Researchers Develop Polymer Nanocomposites
• NanoGram Develops Polymer Nanocomposites
• NIST and University of Pennsylvania Conduct Nanoparticle Research
• University of Hawaii Develops Multifunctional Nanocomposite Material
• Revcor Develops Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Air Movement Devices
• CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory Researchers in the Process of Developing Nanocomposite Materials
• University of Belfast Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Plasticizer
• Scientists at LBNL and UA Develop Nanocomposite Composed of Metal
• Scientists Develop Thermoplastic Olefin Nanocomposite
• UCL Scientists Develop New Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical Devices
• NIST Research Team Develops a New Mixing Technique
• Scientists Unveil a New Method to Produce Exfoliated Nanocomposites
• New Jersey Institute of Technology Discovers Innovative Technique for SWCNs
• Researchers Develop Chemical Modification Technique for Better Dispersion of Silicates in Polymer Nanocomposite Material
• Rice University Researchers Develop a New Coating Technique for SWCNs
• Researchers Develop New Mechanism to Control Particle Growth in Nanocomposites
• SNU Studies Porous Scaffolds of HA nanocomposites for Controlled Drug Release
• Owens Corning Develops Micro Cellular Nanocomposite Foam
• NASA Ames Scientists Develop Nano-engineered Thermal Material
• Omega Develops a New Copper/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite
• Cambridge University Discovers Rubber Nanocomposite
• New Nanocomposite Coating Method Developed
• Florida Institute of Technology Produces PETg / PMMA / Silica Nanocomposites
• Langley Research Center Develops Transport Composites
• Scientists at TTU Develop Fe2O3 Nanocomposite
• Swedish Scientists Develop Alumina-Silicon Carbide Nanocomposites
• Scientists of TCI and RPI Develop Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Polymers
• Cyclics Corporation Develops Commercial CBT Resins, CBT 100 and 200
• Carbon Nanotechnologies Develops Better Aligned Carbon Nanotubes
• IICT to Develop Nanocomposites
• Canadian Researchers Develop New Porous PMO Nanocomposites
• Gunter Beyer Develops Synergistic Nanofiller Blend of Superior Performance
• NRC-IMI and PNC-Tech Jointly Develop Polymer Nanocomposites
• 3M Develops Ceramic and Polymer Technology Platforms
• Georgia Tech Develops AFM Useful in Determination of Space Vehicle Material for NASA
• ANI Develops Nanocomposites for Efficient Electron Emission
• Pole-Chic Develops Nanocomposites with High Refractivity

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

• 3D Systems Unleashes Novel Nanocomposite Material, Accura Greystone
• Nanophase Launches Nanoengineered Dispersions for Water-Based Coatings
• RTP Adds Resins to its Carbon Nanotube Compounds Line
• Akzo Nobel Rolls Out Herbol-Symbiotec(tm) Facade Coating
• Easton Sports Launches Stealth Comp CNT Bats
• Industrial Nanotech Launches Nansulate LDX Industrial Coating
• Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nanoboost Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Power Booster
• Industrial Nanotech Develops New Chill Pipe Insulating Coatings
• PolyOne Introduces Nanoblend Concentrates for Irrigation Applications
• NEI Corporation to Develop Silicon Nanocomposites for NASA and OSD
• Easton Sports Introduces New Material Technology
• Easton Hockey Introduces CNT-based Synergy SLSticks
• 3M ESPE Launches Filtek Supreme Plus Flowable Restorative
• 3M ESPE Introduces Filtek Supreme Plus Universal Restorative
• Industrial Nanotech Introduces Second Generation Nansulate Translucent Products
• Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nansulate HomeProtect Line
• Mitsui Chemicals Unveils Thermoplastic Polyimide Nanocomposite
• JM Introduces Nanocomposite for Air Filtration
• Noble Polymers Launches Forte
• 3D SYSTEMS Introduces Bluestone Nanocomposite Resin
• Kerr Corp Launches New Nanocomposite for Tooth Restorations
• Nanostellar Develops Series of Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
• Zyvex Corp. Unveils Two Carbon Nanotube Products
• Honeywell Develops One-Step Process to Produce Nanocomposites
• PolyOne Corp. Introduces New High-Performance Flame Retardants
• Nanocor Introduces Nanocomposite Rheospan(r) AS for Sag Control

7. Recent Industry Activity

• PPG Industries Acquires NanoProducts Corp.
• Radici Group and HeiQ Materials Join Hands for Producing Nanofeel(tm)
• Nanoledge and Novachem Ink Distribution Agreement for NANO IN Res
• Rockwood Clay Additives Acquires Sud-Chemie AG' s Nanoclay Additives Business
• Clariant and Schoeller Join Hands to Market NanoSphere(r)
• Oxonica Energy Signs a Two-Part Agreement with Nyacol Nano Technologies
• Nanoledge Ropes In Marion Nanosystems for Distributing NANO IN in Australia
• Industrial Nanotech' s Nansulate(r) Application Penetrates BioFuel Refinery Sector
• Zeox to Acquire a Majority Stake in Nano Clays
• Nanotech' s Nansulate(r) to be Coated on Kwik Ice' Refrigerated Trucks and Trailers
• NaturalNano and Cascade Engineering Sign Joint Development Agreement
• NauturalNano and Nylon Corporation Ink Joint Development Agreement
• Industrial Nanotech to Supply Nansulate(r) to Moore Insulation
• Amcol International Restructures Nanocomposite Group
• Industrial Nanotech' s Nansulate Finds Application in Dairy Processing Industry
• Nanopolymer Composite Starts Nano-PA6 Commercial Production
• ISTN Gets NIH Nanotechnology SBIR Grant
• Industrial Nanotech Receives US Patent for Nansulate Industrial Coatings
• Industrial Nanotech Appoints Plant Werx Pte Ltd as Distributor in Malaysia and Singapore
• Industrial Nanotech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Isobrasil
• Industrial Nanotech Enters into Agreement with Caled Industries
• Industrial Nanotech' s Nansulate High Heat Successfully Utilized in Brewery
• Braskem Develops New Manufacturing Process for PE and PP Nanocomposites
• Dow Automotive and GE Advanced Materials Develop Nanocomposite Technology
• ANI Signs Agreement with Leading Sports Goods Manufacturer
• Frontier Carbon Corporation Establishes American Unit
• Ecology Coatings Collaborates with NanoDynamics
• Cornelius Group to Distribute Hanse Chemie' s Nanocomposites
• Rapra Technology Begins Nanocomposites Project to Evaluate Nanoclay Processing
• Cyclics Corporation Obtains US Patent for New CBT Resin Production Process
• Cyclics Corporation to Enhance CBT Resin Production Rate
• Industrial Nanotech' s Nansulate Coating Undergoes Offshore Testing
• Industrial Nanotech Inc Enters into Partnership with Hartman-Walsh Painting Company
• Triton Systems Enters into Licensing Agreement with SDC Technologies
• Industrial Nanotech' s Nansulate Technology Gets Confirmation from Princeton
• Industrial Nanotech Enters into Development Agreement with Leading Scientific Group
• DuPont Assures Additional Financial Support to MIT
• NanoDynamics Acquires Nanocomposite Patents of Atomic Scale Design
• GM Uses Nanocomposite Material in Car' s Body Side Molding
• New Nanotechnology Center to Come Up in Italy
• UK Nanotechnology Projects Receive Financial Aid
• Sud-Chemie Acquires Intellectual Property and Technology from Alcan
• Nanocor Signs Agreement with MGCC
• Nanocor Enters into an Alliance with PolyOne
• NIST Enters into a Collaboration Agreement with an Instrument Company
• DSM Venturing and Carbon Nano to Develop Stamylan UH(tm)
• DSM Venturing Invests in InMat
• InMat Bags Phase II SBIR Contract

8. Focus on Select Players

• 3M ESPE (USA)
• Arkema Group (France)
• BASF AG (Germany)
• Cabot Corporation (USA)
• Cyclics Corporation (USA)
• DSM Somos (USA)
• Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA)
• Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA)
• eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA)
• Evonik Degussa GmbH
• Foster Corporation (USA)
• Hybrid Plastics (USA)
• Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA)
• Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA)
• Inframat Corporation (USA)
• InMat, Inc. (USA)
• Nanocor Incorporated (USA)
• Nanodynamics, Inc. (USA)
• Nanoledge SA (France)
• Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA)
• Nanova LLC (USA)
• Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA)
• Powdermet Inc (USA)
• Showa Denko K.K. (Japan)
• Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany)
• TNO (The Netherlands)
• Unidym, Inc. (US)
• Unitika Ltd. (Japan)
• Zyvex Instruments (USA)

9. Global Market Perspective

• Table 6: 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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