1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction to Advanced Materials and Chemicals
- Overview of Advanced Materials
- The Age of Advanced Materials
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope of Study
- Research Methodology
2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND ANALYSES
- Emerging Techniques
- Nature Inspires Developments: Biomimetics
- Combining Properties and Functions
- Modeling and Simulation
- Nanoengineering and Nanotechnology
- Molecular Self-Assembly
- Bio-Factories
- Nature Inspires Materials Developments
- Bioplastics
- HSO/MA Reinforced Fibers
- Collagen Bandage
- Corn Starch Foam
- Biomimetics
- Convert Algal Enzymes to Silica Materials
- Translate Gecko's Stickiness into Strong Adhesive
- Learning from a Dolphin Prevents Fouling
- Inspired by a Horse; Researcher Develops Biomimetic Plate
- Spider Silk Leads to Performance Fibers
- Improving Properties and Function
- Fabricate Copper that's Ductile and Strong
- Material Switches States and Properties
- Process Yields Tough and Flexible Polymer-Ceramic
- Polyproplyne-Polyethylene Blend Gives Impact Resistance
- Combine Porosity and Semiconductivity
- Modeling and Simulation
- Study the Behavior of Aluminum
- Design Multifunctional Composite
- Improve Piezoelectric Materials
- Optimize the Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
- Predict a Material's Failure
- Nano Engineering and Nanotechnology
- Get Help from Microbes To Produce Nanoscale Arrays
- Develop Nanotubes from Synthetic Organic Molecules
- Create Multilayered Nanowires
- MEMS Get Super Small
- Novel Manufacturing Techniques
- Mass Produce Quality Nanotubes
- Uniform Nanotubes
- Fabricate Nanostructures by Chiral Self-Assembly
- Produce Crystalline Thin Films at Lower Temperatures
- For PHA Plastics; Try Genetic Engineering
3 INDUSTRY ENGINEERING NEWS
- New Materials in the Market
- Cerablak
- Thermion
- Bucky Pearl
- k-Core
- Techrobond
- Cryovac Xenith
- Demron
- POSS
- XLTurf
- Innovative Developers
- Composite Cable Carries More Power - Composite Technology Corp.
- Produce Low Density Foam Film - Oldenburg Kunststofftechnik GmbH
- Produce PHA Cost Effectively - Metabolix Inc.
- Fibrinogen Bandage Heals Wounds Naturally - NanoMatrix Inc.
- Use Trimetasphere for Contrast Agent - Luna Innovations Inc.
- Develop Brighter Materials for Displays - Philips Research Laboratories
- Print Electronic Patterns on A Plastic Substrate - Xerox Research Center
- Increase The Efficiency of Light-Emitting Silicon - STMicroelectronics
- Reactive Multilayer Foil Creates Ultra-Strong Bonds - Nanotechnologies Inc.
- Develop Superconducting Wires from Magnesium Diboride - Agere Systems
- Create Magnetic Nanomaterials Based On Ferritin Molecules - NanoMagnetics Ltd.
- Replace Aluminum Cans With Crystal-Clear PET Containers- Owens-Illinois
- Fine-Tune Intraocular Lens With Light - Calhoun Vision Inc.
- Avoid Stains On Plastic Food Storage - Rubbermaid Home Products Co.
- Utilize Soybean to Develop Environmentally Friendly Resins - Cara Plastics
- Build Stronger Muscle - NanoMuscle Inc.
- Mergers; Acquisitions; Partnership; Joint Ventures; and Alliances
- DuPont Displays and RiTEK Corp. Open OLED Manufacturing Facility
- PolyOne Corp. and Nanocor Inc. Form Strategic Alliance
- Alliant Techsystems Inc. Acquires Composite Optics Inc.
- DSM Forms Alliance with Carbon Nanotechnologies Inc.
- Equistar Chemicals LP and P&G Forge Catalyst Alliance
4 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS
- Asia Pacific
- Lithium Nitride Stores More Hydrogen
- Smart Gels Get Colorful
- Biocement Restores Porous Structures
- Composite Combines Durability with Biodegradable Properties
- Nanotube Yarns Lead to Macroscopic Devices
- Detect Poisonous Pollutant with Chemosensor
- Programmable Mesoporous Silica
- Melamine Fibers Increase Heat- and Flame-Resistance
- Generate Voltage with the Help of Nanotubes
- Europe
- Use Mediterranean Thistle To Make Biodiesel
- Potato Starch Produces Plastic Films
- From Butterfly Scales to Photonic Materials
- Combine the Properties of Crystals and Polymers in One Material
- Condensing Light
- Small LEDS; Huge Progress
- A Convenient Method for Creating 3D Nanoscale Structures
- Sol-Gel Process Yields Optical Components
- New Uses for Laser Sintering
5 TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE MARKETPLACE
- Advanced Materials Marketplace
- Drivers and Restraints
- Trends and Forecasts
- Research and Development Spending
- Venture Capital Spending
- Advanced Materials Get Environmentally Friendly
- Biodegradability
- Biocompatibility
- Technical Challenges
- Interface and Connection
- Lubrication for Nanomachines
6 CONTACTS; PATENTS; AND TECHNICAL INSIGHTS' SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2003 AWARDS
- Contacts and Patents
- Contacts
- Patents
- Technical Insights' Science and Technology Awards 2003
- Technology Innovation
- Excellence in R&D
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