Abstract
This report provides intelligence on market potential, current technology
status and future trends in the area of nanotechnology and smart materials.
The market constantly asks for better devices and materials. In the market
there is technical progression of all types of materials' size (from macro to
nano), introduction of new materials, and the growing need to follow new laws
regarding the traceability of parts after the usability cycle. The potential
future benefits of smart materials, structures and systems enabled by
nanotechnology to meet such needs, are diverse in their scope. The development
and application of new smart materials can and will have a significant effect
on our use of energy and our health, our use of communications' technology and
our security.
The Global Market for Nanoscale Smart Materials is in depth look at how
nanotechnology is enhancing the smart materials area, providing both intrinsic
smartness and enhancement of existing smart materials.
Areas covered include Nanotechnology and Piezoelectric Materials;
Electrostrictive and magnetostrictive materials; Shape Memory Alloys;
Electrochromics and Smart Gels to name but a few.
In depth market coverage and likely short to long term applications are also
described in detail. Markets include Healthcare and Life Sciences,
Environment, Aerospace, Construction and Textiles etc. covering applications
such as tissue engineering, self-healing and responsive surfaces and new
sensors for aerospace and transport.
The scaling of existing smart materials to the nanoscale and the incorporation
of new nanomaterials into smart systems and structures, will allow for
material enhancement and efficiency not possible at other scales. For example,
in the area of thermoelectric converters for the direct conversion of
geothermal and solar thermal energy sources into electricity, nanoscaled
materials are applied because they lower the heat conductivity in the n- and
p-type semiconductors dramatically, and thus enhance the conversion efficiency.
This report describes the future market opportunities, challenges, and drivers
in the area of nanotechnology and smart materials. In depth focus will be
placed on the areas of piezoelectric, thermoelectric and self-repairing
(healing) smart materials.
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