Abstract
Over the past two years, scale up of multi-wall carbon nanotube production has
led to a dramatic price decrease (Arkema, Bayer Material Sciences, Showa
Denko…), down to $150/kg for semi-industrial applications. The run for
industrial CNT production plants has started in order to achieve a sustainable
business with the commercialization of these high-tech materials with a
mid-term price target of $45/kg.
The prices for nanoclays have also dropped slightly, but the question of price
versus performance ratio is not yet solved. At this point, some commercial
nanoclay applications have been abandoned for cost reasons. Silver-based
nano-additives have made a successful market entry (50% of nanoproducts) and
are now widespread in white goods, clothing and food applications. Further
market penetration is forecast in the coming years, though the lack of
stan-dardization, regulation and the health & safety aspects might impact this
evolution.
The nanotech industry is moving from research to production with over 500
consumer nano-products already available. Though nanotechnology has long been
seen as tomorrow' s technology, developers of nanoproducts are focused on
today' s market opportunities. Some previous limitations have been addressed
thanks to improvements in the dispersion of nanoparticles and the decrease in
the production cost of nanotubes
This report is designed to understand the market for nanomaterials, the
players including the organizations, as well as the accessibility of the
market. It highlights the technical functions made possible by nanomaterials
to create our daily nanoproducts.
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