Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials

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
• Lithium
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Platinum
• Methanol
• Zinc

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

• An Overview
• Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Slated to Increase through 2010
• Global Demand of Batteries
• Chemicals and Materials
• Current and Future Analysis
• Different Product Mix Shape Demand in Battery Sector
• Fuel Cells - Power Source for the 21st Century
• Table 1: Fuel Cell Market by Select Applications (2004) - Motor Vehicles, Portable Electronic Equipment, Electric Power Generation, Military/Aerospace Applications, and Others (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Fuel Cell Development Gains Momentum
• Global Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Material Makers

2. Trends and Issues

• Smart and Dumb Batteries
• Lithium Batteries Rapidly Expanding Market Share
• Redundancy of Nickel Cadmium
• Rapid Growth in High Performance Batteries to Drive Chemicals and Materials Demand
• Consumer Size Battery Calling the Shots
• Platinum Industry Eyeing Fuel Cell Technology
• Asian Products Create Pricing Pressure
• Focus on New Membrane Development Greater than Ever
• Creation of a New Battery Segment by Chinese Manufacturers
• Inherently Conductive Polymers Target Fuel Cell Market
• Fuel Cells - A Prospective Market for Chemical Industry
• Journey of Fuel Cells from Laboratory to Mass Commercialization
• Commercialization of Fuel Cells Propels Materials and Chemicals Growth
• Search for Better Chemicals and Materials Continues
• Research Directed Towards Polymers and Catalysts
• Focus on Developing New Types of Secondary Batteries
• Small Portable Fuel Cells - An Upcoming Market
• Fuel Cells Ideal for Powering Automobiles
• Future Cars to be Controlled Electrically
• Material Costs - A Major Concern
• Cost Effective Production - Primary Focus
• Growth Opportunities

3. Product Overview

• Battery Defined
• Battery Types
• Primary Batteries
• Alkaline Batteries
• Lithium Batteries
• Zinc-Carbon Batteries
• Others
• Mercury Batteries
• Zinc-Silver Oxide Batteries
• Zinc-Air Batteries
• Lithium-Sulfur-Dioxide Batteries
• Lithium-Thionyl-Chloride Batteries
• Lithium-Oxychloride Batteries
• Lithium-Manganese Batteries
• Lithium-Carbon Monoflouride Batteries
• Secondary Batteries
• Lead-Acid Batteries
• Lithium-Ion
• Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) Batteries
• Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
• Others
• Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries
• Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
• Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries
• Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium - A Comparison
• Nickel- Zinc Batteries
• Nickel-Iron Batteries
• Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries
• Silver-Oxide Batteries
• Alkaline Batteries
• Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries
• Plastic Lithium ion Battery
• Lithium Photo Batteries
• Zinc-Carbon Batteries
• Graphite Batteries
• Button Cells
• Na-S Batteries
• Rechargeable Batteries (Li-Ion, Ni-MH, and Ni-Cd) - Characteristics
• Fuel Cells Defined
• Fuel Cell Stack
• Fuel Cell Types
• Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell
• Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
• Membrane - The Key Element
• Alkaline Fuel Cell
• Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
• Regenerative Fuel Cells
• Zinc-Air Fuel Cells
• Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell
• Mini Fuel Cell
• Fuel Cell Applications
• Transportation
• Power Generation
• Back-up Power
• Residential
• Military
• Space
• Micro CHP
• Potential Applications for Fuel Cell Systems - By Fuel Cell Type
• General Characteristics of Fuel Cell Types
• Fuels
• Storage
• Classification on the Basis of Hydrogen Production Method
• High Temperature Fuel Cells
• Low Temperature Fuel Cells
• Other Methods of Classification
• Direct-Indirect-Regenerative Fuel Cells
• Classification on the Basis of Operating Temperature
• Competitive Advantage of Fuel Cells
• Benefits
• Dramatic Improvement in Energy Efficiency
• Energy Security
• Economical Alternative to Central Power Generation
• No Large Capital Investment Required
• Can be Installed Wherever Required
• Uninterrupted Power Supply with Low Maintenance Cost
• Reliable Power
• Cause of Concern
• Cost
• Reliability
• Interconnection
• Market Barriers to Fuel Cell Technology
• Differences Between Battery and Fuel Cell
• Advantage of Fuel Cell Over Battery
• Strengths and Weaknesses of Batteries and Fuel Cells
• UPS Systems
• Short-Term Back-up Time
• Medium-Term Back-up Time
• Long Term Back-up Time
• Fuel Cells not in Direct Competition with Batteries

4. A Discussion on Chemicals and Materials

• Chemicals and Materials
• Methanol
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Lithium
• Production and Use
• Lithium Batteries
• Platinum
• Table 2: Platinum Use in Fuel Cells
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
• Carbon Black
• Plastics
• Other Developments in Thermoplastics
• Support Subsystems
• Cobalt
• Manganese
• Vanadium
• Zinc
• Nafion
• Usage of Metals in Battery Technologies
• Table 3: World Consumption of Metals in Battery Technologies (In %)(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Consumption of Metals in Battery Powered Vehicles (In Kg/ Vehicle)
• Component Groups
• Battery Electrodes
• Battery Separators
• Requirement For Battery Separator
• Types of Separators
• Rubber Separators Exhibiting Unique Properties

5. Environmental Issues

• Fuel Cells to Shelter Environment from Global Warming
• Effects of Heavy Metals
• Technology Improvement
• Switchover from NiCd to NiMH
• Lithium Polymer Batteries
• Waste from Rechargeable Batteries
• Table 5: Toxic Content in Rechargeable Batteries
• Fuel Cell as a Source of Energy
• Carbon Monoxide Cleanup Process
• NiCd Batteries Damaging Kidneys
• Guidelines Laid Down by Nordic Countries
• Battery Recycling
• The Process
• Lead-Acid Batteries Leading the Pack
• Recycling of Lead Acid Batteries
• Recycling of Nickel Cadmium Batteries:
• Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries
• Battery Recycling Initiative in North America

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Bac2 to Unveil Blank Bipolar Plates
• Advanced Battery Develops New Battery Technology
• LTC Launches New Lithium Iron Phosphate Cells
• Exide Technologies Launches Relay Gel™ for Network Based Power Applications
• Exide Technologies Launches New Brand & Innovative Product Line
• DuPont FuelCells Unveils DuPont™ Nafion® XL
• Arkema Introduces Kynar® EX-AD 3000 Processing Aid
• Arkema Introduces Kynar® 340 Resin
• Arkema Unveils Kynar® PVDF Resins
• Ballard Launches Mark 1030 V3 Third Generation FuelCell
• Ballard Rolls Out Next Generation Fuel Cells
• Energizer Extends NiMH Battery Line
• Exide Introduces Next Generation Liberator® Locomotive Starting Batteries
• Exide Launches Improved Battery Technology
• Exide Launches GNB® Flooded Classic® 2-PDQ Product Line
• Exide Adds HCT-41 to GNB® Flooded Classic® Product Line
• Exide Launches Two New Automotive Battery Brands in the US
• DuPont Fuel Cells Introduces Latest Gen IV Technology
• NexTech Introduces NextCell™
• Ticona Introduces Plastic Fuel Cell Prototype

7. Recent Industry Activity

• CFCL Strikes Deal with H.C. Starck
• Raymond and Ballard Power Join in R&D Agreement
• Exide to Supply Batteries to TMMC
• Audiovox to Sell Energizer-Branded Products
• Daramic Acquires Microporous Products
• Compact Power Bags US$12.9m Contract from Advanced Battery Consortium
• Plug Power Acquires Cellex Power Products
• Plug Power Pockets General Hydrogen
• Toda Kogyo Takes over HC Starck
• Rolls-Royce Acquires SOFCo-EFS Holdings
• Protonex Technology Acquires Mesoscopic Devices
• Concept Ventures Pockets Ritar International
• Audiovox Acquires Technuity
• Advanced Battery Technologies Inks Supply Contract with Wuxi Angell Autocycle
• Sony Establishes Battery Plant in Singapore
• Ballard Signs Supply Agreement with Plug Power
• Polypore International to Expand Thailand Operations
• Exide Technologies to Expand Capacity at Tudor India Location
• Daramic and NSG Creates Battery Separator Joint Venture
• Bollore Acquires Assets of Avestor
• Ballard Enters into Supply Contract with Dantherm
• Philips, Techtium and Energizer Enter into Collaboration
• Exide Inks Supply Agreement with Toyota
• Lithium Technology Receives Supply Order for Lithium-Ion Cells
• Sud-Chemie to Enhance Lithium Iron Phosphate Capacity
• US Department of Defense Extends Research Contract with NuVant
• PFCE Inks an Agreement with SGL TECHNIC
• PFCE Signs License Agreement with SGL Technologies
• SANYO Energy Signs a Distribution Agreement with Digi-Key
• ZAP Enters into Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Eco Tech
• mPhase Extends Cooperative Research Agreement with Rutgers
• EaglePicher Technologies Initiates New Facilities
• Millennium Cell Acquires Stake in Gecko Energy
• Ballard Signs Supply Contract with General Hydrogen
• Exide Forms an Alliance with Ford Motor
• Exide Closes Shreveport Automotive Facility
• EnerSys Acquires Lead Acid Battery Division of Leclanche SA
• EnerSys Signs an Agreement with Chaozhou Xuntong
• Ultralife Batteries Takes Over Able New Energy
• SolviCore Starts Operations
• NexTech Materials Forms Alliance with Plug Power
• C&D Technologies Enters into Distribution Agreement with Ida Tech
• Jadoo Power and Millennium Cell Bag a Contract to Supply Fuel Cell Technology
• Hosokawa Designs New Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell
• NEI Ventures with United Nanotechnologies
• Plug Power and Ballard Power Systems Bag $2M Program
• Firefly Receives Patent on Graphite Foam Battery
• OM Group Acquires Plaschem
• BASF Alliances with Tekion
• Ballard Bags US$8.3 Million Contract
• Ener1 Acquires GES
• Sud-Chemie Enters into Joint Venture
• Ballard Signs Agreement with Cellex Power™
• Industrie De Nora Acquires Eltech systems
• Sumitomo and Mitsui Acquire Over 20% Stake in Goro Nickel
• Sud-Chemie Acquires Phostech Lithium
• Arkema Receives US Patent for Kynar Powerflex® LBG
• Argent Trading, LLC Selected as Corporate Trading Partner
• ATI Allegheny Ludlum Bags a Subcontract from University of Pittsburgh
• Sanswire Networks Inks Letter of Intent with ZSW
• Acta Contracts with Summit Medi-Chem
• Degussa enters into Joint Venture with ENAX
• Exide Technologies Bags Maintenance Contract
• NedStack and Akzo Nobel Commence PEM Fuel Cell System
• TDK Acquires Amperex
• Heliocentris Signs an Agreement with Brunnthal-Nord
• H.C. Starck Signs Letter of Intent
• Rayovac Acquires Microlite
• Japan and US Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Fuel Cell Development
• Umicore Increases Korean Plant Capacity
• Ultralife Batteries Obtains Order from U.S. Battery Assembly
• Zhejiang 800-Ton Li Ion Battery Material Project Reaches Completion...
• Major Players Announce Hike in Graphite Electrode Prices
• Umicore Develops Generation Next Battery Materials
• Delta Electronics Joins Forces with Material Research Laboratories
• AIST Offers Cost-Effective Lithium Battery Electrode Material
• Ticona Incorporates Liquid Crystal Polymer in Plastics-Based Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• Mitsubishi Materials and Kansai Elec. Jointly Generate Fuel Cell Systems
• GM Fuels Fuel Cell Research Project

8. Focus on Select Global Players

• Asbury Carbons (USA)
• Cabot Corporation (USA)
• Daramic LLC (USA)
• Delta plc (UK)
• DuPont (USA)
• Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA)
• Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
• Exide Technologies (USA)
• GrafTech International (USA)
• H.C. Starck, Inc. (USA)
• Hammond Group Inc (USA)
• Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells (USA)
• OM Group Inc. (USA)
• SGL Carbon AG (Germany)
• Shepherd Chemical Company (USA)
• Spectrum Brands Inc. (USA)
• Superior Graphite Company (USA)

9. Global Market Perspective

• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Product Segment Analytics
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Historic Review for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Historic Review for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Historic Review for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Historic Review for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • US' Primary Battery Market
  • US' Secondary Battery Market
  • Small Size Battery and Fuel Cell Material Market
  • Major End Use Sectors
  • Boom in Some Sectors Triggers Fuel Cell Demand
  • Functional Markets Dominated by Electrolytes and Separators
  • Electric Appliances Fuel Battery Market
  • Metals and Chemicals to Stay Ahead
  • Carbon/Graphite and Polymers to Record Growth
  • Materials for Rechargeable Lithium to Garner Demand
  • Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Demand to Ascend
  • Battery and Fuel Cell Components Market to Grow
  • Environmental Concerns
  • US-Based Inventor Develops Innovative Polymer Lithium Ion Battery
  • US and Russia Link Fuel Cell Commercialization with Non-Proliferation
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select US Players
  • Advanced Membrane Systems
  • Allegheny Technologies Inc
  • Asbury Carbons
  • Arkema Inc
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Chemetall Foote Corporation
  • Daramic LLC
  • Evonik Degussa GmbH
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Dow Corning Corporation
  • Dupont
  • Dyneon LLC
  • Energizer Holdings, Inc.
  • Evanite Fiber Inc
  • Exide Technologies
  • GrafTech International
  • Hammond Group Inc.
  • H.C. Starck, Inc.
  • Hollingsworth & Vose Company
  • Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells
  • Lithium Technology Corporation
  • NexTech Materials Limited
  • NorFalco LLC
  • OM Group Inc.
  • Spectrum Brands Inc.
  • RSR Corporation
  • Shepherd Chemical Company
  • Superior Graphite Company
  • Toxco Inc
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Inc
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: US Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: US Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: US 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Fuel Cells Market in Canada
  • Recycling of Batteries
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Canadian Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: Canadian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: Canadian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • The Largest Battery Market
  • Frenzy Towards Portable Equipment
  • Expertise in Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Li-ion Batteries
  • Battery Recycling
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Japanese Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Japanese Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • European Battery Market
  • Fuel Cells
  • Stationary Fuel Cell Market
  • Bumpy Road Ahead for Fuel Cells
  • Alternative Materials for Fuel Cells
  • European Initiative to Unveil Fuel Cell Potential
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 38: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ M illion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: European Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: European Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: European 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: European Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: European Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Select French Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: French Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: French Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: French 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Research and Development
  • Portable Fuel Cells
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select German Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 50: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: German Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: German Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: German 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Italian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Italian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Batteries Market in the UK
  • Battery Recycling
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Select UK Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: UK Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: UK Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: UK 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 62: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: Spanish Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 64: Spanish Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 66: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: Russian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: Russian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Outlook
  • China
  • Battery Industry
  • Table 74: Chinese Demand for VRLA Lead-Acid Batteries by End-User: 1999, 2000 & 2005 (In Thousand KVAh) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Battery Recycling
  • Fuel Cells
  • China' s Growing Zinc Consumption
  • India
  • Battery Market
  • Chinese Competition
  • Fuel Cells
  • Stationary Power Generation
  • Research and Development
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Zinifex Limited - A Major Australian Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 75: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 78: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A (Chile) - A Major Regional Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 79: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 80: Latin American Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: Latin American Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 82: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. The Middle East

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 83: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: Middle East Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 85: Middle East Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 86: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)