[Report] Aerogels Market Research, Trends, Analysis TOC

INTRODUCTION

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Summary Table:
- GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Summary Figure:
- GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS, 2004-2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)

OVERVIEW

HISTORY OF AEROGELS
Table 1 AEROGELS - TECHNOLOGICAL MILESTONES SINCE 1985
Figure 1 AEROGELS - WORLDWIDE PATENT APPLICATIONS AND PATENTS ISSUED SINCE 1949
AEROGELS MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- INORGANIC AEROGELS
  - Kistler's Method
  - Table 2 SILICA AEROGEL BASIC PREPARATION STEPS, AS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED BY KISTLER
  - Alkoxide Route
    - Silica Aerogels
      - Single-step Method
      - Table 3 SILICA AEROGEL ALKOXIDE PROCESS
      - Double-step Method
    - Alumina Aerogels
- ORGANIC AEROGELS
  - Resorcinol-formaldehyde Aerogels
  - Melamine-formaldehyde Aerogels
  - Phenolic-furfural aerogels
  - Polyisocyanate Aerogels
  - Polyimide Aerogels
  - Other Polymeric Aerogels
  - Carbon Aerogels
    - Carbon Nanotube Aerogels
- HYBRID AEROGELS
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF AEROGELS
Table 4 ELECTRICAL, OPTICAL, AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - TYPICAL VALUES
APPLICATIONS FOR AEROGELS
Table 5 APPLICATIONS FOR AEROGELS
Table 5 (CONTINUED)
Table 6 AEROGEL-BASED PRODUCTS BY INDUSTRY
Table 6 (CONTINUED)
- ELECTRONICS
  - Semiconductor Devices
    - Technological Issues
      - Supercritical Drying
      - Thermal Conductivity
      - Mechanical Strength
      - Water Absorption
  - Optoelectronic Devices
    - Optical Fibers
    - Light Emitting Diodes
  - Flat Panel Displays
  - Imaging Systems
- MECHANICAL/ CHEMICAL
  - Molds for Casting of Metals
  - Catalysts and Microfilters
  - Others
- SENSORS AND INSTRUMENTATION
  - Sensors
  - Cherenkov Detectors
- ENERGY
  - Photovoltaic Cells and Photothermal Devices
  - Fuel Cells
  - Lithium Ion Batteries
  - Supercapacitors
- MEDICAL/ BIOLOGICAL/ PHARMACEUTICAL/ PERSONAL CARE
  - Biocompatible Devices
  - Biological Carriers
  - Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Additives
  - Absorbent Articles
- NANOTECHNOLOGY
- AEROSPACE
- THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION
  - Residential, Commercial and Industrial Insulation
  - Acoustic Panels
- CONSUMER
  - Textiles
  - Appliances
  - Art Objects
  - Lamps

GLOBAL MARKET

ANALYSIS OUTLINE
GLOBAL MARKET SUMMARY
Table 7 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Figure 2 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET, 2004-2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
THE AEROGEL MARKET
- Introduction
- Current Technical Issues
  - Unit Price
  - Table 8 AEROGELS: AVERAGE UNIT PRICE BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 ($/IN3)
  - Supercritical Drying
  - Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method
  - Subcritical Drying
  - Porosity
  - Mechanical Strength
  - Color
- Latest Technological Developments, 2003 To Present
  - Continuous Manufacturing Of Aerogel Sheets
  - Method for Rapid Fabrication of Monolithic Aerogels
  - Rapid Gelation of Aerogel Precursors by Two-Step Catalysis
  - Aerogel Thin Films Obtained by Sublimation
  - Alumina Aerogels with Porosity Higher than 95%
- Current Market Status
  - Current Market Summary
  - Table 9 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS THROUGH 2006 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
  - Table 10 AEROGEL MARKET KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR 2004-2006 CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES
    - Revenues by Material Type
    - Table 11 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 ($ MILLIONS AND %)
    - Figure 3 AEROGEL MARKET SHARE BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 (%)
    - Revenues by Application
    - Table 12 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY APPLICATION, 2006 ($ MILLIONS AND %)
    - Figure 4 AEROGEL MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2006
    - Revenues by Region
    - Revenues by Region (Continued)
    - Table 13 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, THROUGH 2006 ($ MILLION)
    - Figure 5 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, 2006
MARKET GROWTH TRENDS
- Technological Trends and Industry Growth
  - Microelectronics
    - Semiconductor Industry Growth
    - Table 14 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE SEMICONDUCTOR MARKET BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 ($ BILLIONS)
    - Low-k and Ultra-low-k Dielectrics
    - Table 15 IC CONFIGURATIONS
    - Table 16 INTERLAYER DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, THROUGH 2013
    - Table 17 COMMERCIAL ULK MATERIALS
    - Low-k Dielectric Market
    - Table 18 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE LOW-K DIELECTRIC MATERIALS MARKET BY TYPE THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
  - Industry Growth of Other Electronic Devices
    - Optical Fibers
    - Table 19 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE OPTICAL FIBER MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/MILLION KILOMETERS)
    - Flat Panel Displays
    - Table 20 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MARKET BY TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ BILLION)
  - Mechanical/Chemical Sector
  - Table 21 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYST MARKET BY TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
  - Energy
  - Table 22 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE FUEL CELLS, LITHIUM BATTERIES, AND SUPERCAPACITORS MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
  - Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
  - Consumer Products
- Aerogel Unit Price Trends
  - Regional Trends
PROJECTED AEROGEL MARKET
- Key Observations
- Table 23 FACTORS AFFECTING SALES OF AEROGELS, THROUGH 2011
- Aerogel Market Forecast
  - Revenues by Application
  - Table 24 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY INDUSTRY, 2011 ($ MILLION/%)
  - Revenues by Application (Continued)
  - Table 25 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGEL MARKET BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2011
  - Figure 6 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY APPLICATION, 2011 (%)
  - Revenues By Material Type
  - Table 26 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLIONS)
  - Figure 7 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2011 (%)
  - Table 27 AEROGEL MARKET KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR 2011 CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES
  - Table 28 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR AEROGELS, 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
  - Revenues by Region
  - Table 29 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
  - Figure 8 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, 2011 (%)

GLOBAL INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

SUPPLIERS OF AEROGELS
Table 30 SUPPLIERS OF AEROGELS
Figure 9 AEROGEL SUPPLIERS: DISTRIBUTION BY SIZE, WORLDWIDE, 2005 (NUMBER OF COMPANIES)
Figure 10 HISTORICAL GROWTH OF AEROGEL PRODUCERS (NUMBER OF COMPANIES)
AEROGEL PRODUCTION BY REGION
Table 31 GLOBAL AEROGEL PRODUCTION SHARE BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 (% OF SALES)
AEROGEL CONSUMPTION BY REGION
Table 32 GLOBAL AEROGEL CONSUMPTION SHARE BY REGION,
COMPANY PROFILES
- AEROGEL COMPOSITE
- AIRGLASS
- AMERICAN AEROGEL
- ASPEN AEROGELS
- CABOT
- CDT SYSTEMS
- CF TECHNOLOGIES
- COOPER ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES
- DOW CORNING
- HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
- MARKETECH INTERNATIONAL
- MATSUSHITA (PANASONIC) ELECTRIC WORKS
- NANOPORE
- OCELLUS TECHNOLOGIES
- TAASI
- UNITED NUCLEAR SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
TOP PLAYERS MARKET SHARE
Table 33 AEROGELS - MARKET SHARE OF TOP FIVE MANUFACTURERS, 2006 (% SALES)

INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS

AEROGEL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
- UNITED STATES
  - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  - Table 34 LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY - AEROGEL TECHNOLOGIES
  - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  - University of Virginia
  - Table 35 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - AEROGEL RESEARCH
  - Union College
  - Table 36 UNION COLLEGE - AEROGEL RESEARCH
  - University of Connecticut
  - Wayne State University
  - Carnegie Mellon University
  - University of North Texas
  - General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
- EUROPE
  - Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research, Germany
  - Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany
- ASIA PACIFIC
  - National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
  - Table 37 AIST RESEARCH IN AEROGEL TECHNOLOGY
  - Korea Institute of Science and Technology
  - Table 38 KIST RESEARCH IN AEROGEL TECHNOLOGY
- REST OF THE WORLD
  - University of Alberta, Canada
- SUMMARY OF GLOBAL R&D ACTIVITIES IN AEROGEL TECHNOLOGY
  - Figure 11 CURRENT GLOBAL AEROGEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY AEROGEL TYPE (%)
  - Figure 12 CURRENT GLOBAL AEROGEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY SUBJECT (%)
  - Figure 12 (CONTINUED)
  - Industry Initiatives
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- COST FACTOR
- QUALITY FACTOR
- TECHNOLOGY FACTOR
- MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
- KEY GROWTH MARKETS
- Table 39 GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL AEROGEL APPLICATIONS
MARKET GROWTH FACTORS
- DRIVING FORCES
- IMPACT OF MARKET GROWTH FACTORS
- Table 40 PERCENTAGE IMPACT OF MAJOR COMPETITIVE FACTORS ON THE GROWTH OF THE AEROGEL INDUSTRY (%)

GLOBAL PATENT ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY OF PATENTS AWARDED DURING THE PERIOD 2003 THROUGH 2006
Table 41 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2006
Table 41 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2005
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 42 (CONTINUED)
Table 43 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2004
Table 43 (CONTINUED)
Table 43 (CONTINUED)
Table 43 (CONTINUED)
Table 43 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2003
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
Table 44 (CONTINUED)
GENERAL TRENDS
Table 45 AEROGELS: GLOBAL PATENT TRENDS, 2003-2006
Figure 13 AEROGELS: GLOBAL PATENT TRENDS, 2003-2006 (NUMBER OF PATENTS)
TRENDS BY COUNTRY AND REGION
Figure 14 SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS RELATED TO AEROGELS BY REGION, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 15 AEROGELS: PATENTS BY COUNTRY, 2003-2006 (NUMBER OF PATENTS)
TRENDS BY ASSIGNEE
Table 46 ASSIGNEES OF GLOBAL PATENTS RELATED TO AEROGELS, 2003 -2006
Figure 16 AEROGELS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY ORGANIZATION TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 17 AEROGEL USERS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)
TRENDS BY PATENT CATEGORY
Figure 18 AEROGELS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY CATEGORY, 2003-2006 (%)
TRENDS BY APPLICATION
Figure 19 AEROGELS: SHARE OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY APPLICATION, 2003-2006 (%)
TRENDS BY MATERIAL TYPE
Figure 20 AEROGELS: SHARE OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)

LIST OF TABLES

Summary Table:
- GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Table 1 AEROGELS - TECHNOLOGICAL MILESTONES SINCE 1985
Table 2 SILICA AEROGEL BASIC PREPARATION STEPS, AS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED BY KISTLER
Table 3 SILICA AEROGEL ALKOXIDE PROCESS
Table 4 ELECTRICAL, OPTICAL, AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - TYPICAL VALUES
Table 5 APPLICATIONS FOR AEROGELS
Table 6 AEROGEL-BASED PRODUCTS BY INDUSTRY
Table 7 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Table 8 AEROGELS: AVERAGE UNIT PRICE BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 ($/IN3)
Table 9 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS THROUGH 2006 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Table 10 AEROGEL MARKET KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR 2004-2006 CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES
Table 11 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 ($ MILLIONS AND %)
Table 12 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY APPLICATION, 2006 ($ MILLIONS AND %)
Table 13 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, THROUGH 2006 ($ MILLION)
Table 14 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE SEMICONDUCTOR MARKET BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 ($ BILLIONS)
Table 15 IC CONFIGURATIONS
Table 16 INTERLAYER DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, THROUGH 2013
Table 17 COMMERCIAL ULK MATERIALS
Table 18 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE LOW-K DIELECTRIC MATERIALS MARKET BY TYPE THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
Table 19 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE OPTICAL FIBER MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION/MILLION KILOMETERS)
Table 20 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MARKET BY TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ BILLION)
Table 21 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYST MARKET BY TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
Table 22 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE FUEL CELLS, LITHIUM BATTERIES, AND SUPERCAPACITORS MARKET, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
Table 23 FACTORS AFFECTING SALES OF AEROGELS, THROUGH 2011
Table 24 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY INDUSTRY, 2011 ($ MILLION/%)
Table 25 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGEL MARKET BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2011
Table 26 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLIONS)
Table 27 AEROGEL MARKET KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR 2011 CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES
Table 28 GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR AEROGELS, 2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Table 29 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 ($ MILLION)
Table 30 SUPPLIERS OF AEROGELS
Table 31 GLOBAL AEROGEL PRODUCTION SHARE BY REGION, THROUGH 2011 (% OF SALES)
Table 32 GLOBAL AEROGEL CONSUMPTION SHARE BY REGION,
Table 33 AEROGELS - MARKET SHARE OF TOP FIVE MANUFACTURERS, 2006 (% SALES)
Table 34 LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY - AEROGEL TECHNOLOGIES
Table 35 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - AEROGEL RESEARCH
Table 36 UNION COLLEGE - AEROGEL RESEARCH
Table 37 AIST RESEARCH IN AEROGEL TECHNOLOGY
Table 38 KIST RESEARCH IN AEROGEL TECHNOLOGY
Table 39 GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL AEROGEL APPLICATIONS
Table 40 PERCENTAGE IMPACT OF MAJOR COMPETITIVE FACTORS ON THE GROWTH OF THE AEROGEL INDUSTRY (%)
Table 41 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2006
Table 42 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2005
Table 43 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2004
Table 44 AEROGELS - GLOBAL PATENTS, 2003
Table 45 AEROGELS: GLOBAL PATENT TRENDS, 2003-2006
Table 46 ASSIGNEES OF GLOBAL PATENTS RELATED TO AEROGELS, 2003 -2006

LIST OF FIGURES

Summary Figure:
- GLOBAL MARKET FOR AEROGELS, 2004-2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Figure 1 AEROGELS - WORLDWIDE PATENT APPLICATIONS AND PATENTS ISSUED SINCE 1949
Figure 2 GLOBAL FORECAST FOR THE AEROGELS MARKET, 2004-2011 ($ MILLION/METRIC TONS)
Figure 3 AEROGEL MARKET SHARE BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2006 (%)
Figure 4 AEROGEL MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2006
Figure 5 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, 2006
Figure 6 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY APPLICATION, 2011 (%)
Figure 7 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY MATERIAL TYPE
Figure 7 (CONTINUED)
Figure 8 GLOBAL MARKET SHARE FORECAST FOR AEROGELS BY REGION, 2011 (%)
Figure 9 AEROGEL SUPPLIERS: DISTRIBUTION BY SIZE, WORLDWIDE, 2005 (NUMBER OF COMPANIES)
Figure 10 HISTORICAL GROWTH OF AEROGEL PRODUCERS (NUMBER OF COMPANIES)
Figure 11 CURRENT GLOBAL AEROGEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY AEROGEL TYPE (%)
Figure 12 CURRENT GLOBAL AEROGEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY SUBJECT (%)
Figure 13 AEROGELS: GLOBAL PATENT TRENDS, 2003-2006 (NUMBER OF PATENTS)
Figure 14 SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS RELATED TO AEROGELS BY REGION, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 15 AEROGELS: PATENTS BY COUNTRY, 2003-2006 (NUMBER OF PATENTS)
Figure 16 AEROGELS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY ORGANIZATION TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 17 AEROGEL USERS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 18 AEROGELS: SHARES OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY CATEGORY, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 19 AEROGELS: SHARE OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY APPLICATION, 2003-2006 (%)
Figure 20 AEROGELS: SHARE OF GLOBAL PATENTS BY MATERIAL TYPE, 2003-2006 (%)

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