Nanocatalysts

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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

• Worldwide Market for Nanocatalysts
• Review of Select End-Use Applications

2. Market Trends

• Global Market for Carbon Nanotubes to Grow Significantly
• Industrial Demand for Gold Seen Rising
• Global Zeolite Consumption on the Rise
• Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Witness an Increased Adoption of Nanocatalysts
• Global Nanotechnology Market to Register Over US$20 billion Revenue by 2011
• Increased Preference of Nanocatalysts Over Conventional Catalysts
• Processed Foods Drive the Growth of Food Enzymes Market in China

3. Product Overview

• What is a Catalyst?
• Types of Catalysts
• Chemical Industry Catalysts
• Polymerization Catalysts
• Petroleum Refining Catalysts
• Environmental Catalysts
• The Need for Catalysts
• Catalysts Soon to be Replaced by Nanotechnology Upgrades
• Nanotechnology
• Nanotechnology Segments
• Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Health
• Nanoparticles
• Classification of Nanoparticles
• Production of Nanoparticles
• Measuring Nanoparticles
• Measurement of Mass
• Measurement of Surface Area
• Nanotechnology Applications
• Versatility of Nanotechnology
• Convergence of Nanotechnology with Catalysts
• Nanocatalysts
• Introduction and Definition
• Performance of Nanocatalysts Thrives on Nanotechnology
• Properties of Nanocatalysts
• Diverse Physical Properties
• Innovative Application Techniques
• Increased Area of Action
• Nanocatalysts - Brief History
• Nanocatalysts - The Next Gen Catalysts
• Control Over Nanoparticle Size
• Control Over Nanoparticle Composition
• Control Over Nanoparticle Structure
• Nanoparticle Anchoring
• NxCat(tm) - A New Nanocatalyst Technology
• Types of Nanocatalysts
• Zeolites
• Sources of Zeolite
• Uses of Zeolites
• Domestic & Commercial
• Heating & Refrigeration
• Agriculture
• Detergents
• Gemstones
• Medical
• Construction
• Transition Metal Nanocatalysts
• Introduction
• Applications and Benefits
• Industrial Enzymes
• Transition Metal Oxides
• Metallocene Catalyst
• Carbon Nanotubes
• Types of Carbon Nanotubes
• Single-Walled Nanotubes
• Multi-Walled Nanotubes
• Fullerite
• Torus
• Properties of CNTs
• Strength
• Kinetic Property
• Electrical and Thermal Properties
• Structural Defects
• Production Methods of CNTs
• Arc Discharge
• Laser Ablation
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Benefits of CNTs
• Probable Future Applications of CNTs

4. An Overview of End-Use Applications

• Major End-Use Industries
• Market Scenario for End-Use Applications
• Industry Applications - In Detail
• Nanocatalyst Applications in Refining and Petrochemical Industry
• An Overview on Refining and Petrochemical Industry
• Trends in Refining Catalysis
• Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications
• Cracking Catalysts
• Hydro-Desulfurization (HDS)
• Premium Gas at no Additional Cost
• Other Types of Refining Applications for Commercial Purposes
• Launch Phase Nanocatalyst Applications
• Heavy Oil Upgrading
• Coal Liquefaction
• Nanocatalyst Applications in Chemical Industry
• An Overview of Chemical Industry
• Established Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications
• Detergents
• Ethanol Production
• Agricultural Chemicals
• Developmental Applications
• Production of Hydrogen Peroxide with Higher Selectivity to the Desired Product
• Nanocatalyst Applications in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Reduction in Wastage and Side-Products - An Established Commercial Application
• Food Processing Industry
• Food Processing - An Established Commercial Application
• Environmental Applications
• Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Converters
• Launch Phase Applications
• Air Purification Systems
• Developmental Applications
• Vehicle Emissions Application
• Advanced Lean-Burn Emission Control Systems
• Cleaning up Paper Mill Waste Stream
• Nanocatalyst Applications in Energy Sector
• Established Commercial Applications in Energy Production
• Additives for Fuel & Explosives
• Launch Phase Applications in Energy Production
• Diesel Based Fuel Additives
• Developmental Applications in Energy Production
• Fuel Cells
• Nanostructured Catalysts for Efficient Pem Fuel Cells
• Reformer Catalysts
• Nanocatalyst Applications in Polymer Production
• Metallocene Polymers - An Established Commercial Applications Polymer Production

5. Technological Developments

• US Department of Energy Develops New Nanoscale Catalyst Engineering Concept
• Nissan' s New Exhaust System Technology Reduces Consumption of Precious Metals
• Nanostellar Uses Gold as Oxidation Catalyst
• QuantumSphere Announces Enhanced Fuel Cell Performance with Nanocatalyst
• Bioapplicable, Nanocomposite and Nanostructured Materials for Catalytic Applications
• BASF Develops Innovative Process for Producing Chiral Intermediates
• Motorola and Arizona University Develop Advanced Sensing Applications of SWNTs
• Idaho Space Materials Develops New Manufacturing Process for Pure CNTs
• Headwaters Introduces New Nanocatalyst Technology

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Nippon Develops New Catalyst
• Albemarle Introduces Latest Ketjenfine(r) 770 Hydro-Desulphurization Catalyst
• Hitachi Maxell Develops Innovative High-Performance Gold-Platinum Catalyst
• Danisco' s Genencor Introduces First Commercial Biomass Enzyme
• Genencor Introduces New Maxaliq Enzyme
• Genencor Introduces New MannaStar(tm) Enzyme for Detergents
• Rio Polimeros Develops LLDPE Metallocene Resins with Univation Technology
• BASF Develops Two New Chiral Amines
• Korea Electronics Technology Institute Develops First Nano Image Sensor Chip
• Nanophase Adds Eleven New Nanoparticle Products to Alfa Aesar' s Distribution List

7. Recent Industry Activity

• PQ Corporation Merges with INEOS Silicas
• ZEOX to Acquire Zeolite Processing Plant
• VT International Completes Acquisition of Nanotailor
• Lockheed Martin Takes Over Nantero' s Government Business Arm
• Catalytic Solutions to Setup Joint Venture with Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo KK
• DSM Enters into Co-Development Agreement with LibraGen
• Unidym Extends Joint Development Pact with Samsung
• CNProbes Enters into Manufacturing Agreement with a Major MEMS Foundry
• Unidym Extends Alliance with Battelle
• Toyota Tsusho and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Distribution Agreement
• Clariant Masterbatches and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Partnership Agreement
• Nanocomp Technologies Bags U.S. Army Contract
• Arrowhead Announces Formation of a New Subsidiary "Agonn"
• Energenics Appoints Nanotrade as Distributor for Enercat in Eastern Europe
• Catalytic Solutions Streamlines its Catalyst Business
• Novozymes to Construct New Production Unit in Nebraska
• Zeolyst Adds New Plants to Existing Manufacturing Capacity
• Umicore to Construct Automotive Catalyst Manufacturing Unit in India
• Genencor Inaugurates Blending Plant in India
• CSI' s Czech Republic Plant Construction Begins
• BASF Expands Polypropylene Production Facility in Spain
• Sud-Chemie Becomes First Catalyst Production Company in Qatar
• Hanwha Chemical Begins Mass Carbon Nanotube Production
• Carbon Nanotechnologies and Unidym Merge to Create New CNT Product Company
• GS Carbon Acquires Carbon Aerogel Technologies of Aerogel Composite
• Johnson Matthey Acquires Argillon
• J.P. Morgan and CCMP Announce Acquisition of Niagara' s PQ Corporation by Carlyle
• Umicore Concludes Takeover of Delphi' s Automotive Catalyst Operations
• AIXTRON AG Acquires Nanoinstruments Ltd.
• Novozymes Takes over Biocon' s Enzyme Activities
• Hypercat ACP and Nanostellar(r) Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Catalysts Material
• Altair and Sherwin-Williams Form AlSher Titania JV for Pigment Production
• Nanocyl Partners with Velox for Distribution of Carbon Nanotube Products
• Antaria Enters into Strategic Partnership with Energenics
• Royal Dutch Shell and Codexis Collaborate for Conversion of Biomass to Fuel
• Almac Announces Alliance with BioCatalytics
• Bayer Enters into Distribution Pact with Brenntag Schweizerhall for Carbon Nanotubes
• Konarka and Toppan Sign Agreement for Commercialization of Power Plastic(r)
• DIREVO-Danisco A/S Team Delivers Significantly Enhanced Phytase Enzyme
• VeruTEK and QSI Enter into Partnership for Ecosystem Rectification
• Surrey NanoSystems Obtains a Key Order from ITA
• Albemarle Inaugurates Regional Sales Office in Dubai
• BASF Announces Expansion Plans for Automobile Catalyst Plants
• PQ Corporation Expands Production Capacity of Silica-Chrome Catalysts
• John Matthey to Establish Two Emission Control Catalyst Units to Manage Heavy Demand
• Sud-Chemie Expands Zeolite Production
• ON Semiconductor Collaborates with Nantero for New Semiconductor Process
• Raymor Receives Supply Order for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
• CVD Equipment Receives Order for Carbon Nanotube System CNT Technologies
• Petrol Ofisi Signs an Agreement with Oxonica for Nanocatalyst Supply
• Raymor Installs New Production Facility for Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes

8. Focus on Select Players

• Argonide Corporation (US)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• BASF Catalyst LLC (US)
• Bayer Ag (Germany)
• Catalytic Solution, Inc (US)
• Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
• Genencor International, Inc (US)
• Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc (US)
• Hyperion Catalysis International (US)
• Johnson Matthey Plc (UK)
• Mach I, Inc (US)
• Nanophase Technologies Corporation (US)
• NanoScale Corporation (US)
• NexTech Materials Ltd. (US)
• Oxonica (UK)
• PQ Corporation (US)
• Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh. (Germany)
• Sud-Chemie AG (Germany)
• Umicore (Belgium)
• Zeolyst International (US)

9. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Historic Review for Nanocatalysts by End- Use Application - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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