Examine the World Nanocomposites Market

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World Nanocomposites Market

www.reportlinker.com/p090571/World-Nanocomposites-Market.html Examine the World Nanocomposites Market London, UK | Posted on June 28th, 2008
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocomposites inMillion Pounds. The specific end-use segments analyzed for Globaland the US markets are Packaging, Building & Construction,Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (Others includeHousehold & Personal Care Goods, Sporting Goods, Medical &Industrial Equipment, and Aerospace & Defense Applications). Thereport provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US,Europe, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for eachregion for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 95companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3MESPE, Arkema Group, BASF AG, Cabot Corporation, CyclicsCorporation, DSM Somos, Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company,Elementis Specialties Inc., eSpin Technologies, Inc., EvonikDegussa, Foster Corporation, Hybrid Plastics, Hyper-ThermHigh-Temperature Composites, Inc., Industrial Nanotech, Inc.,Inframat Corporation, InMat, Inc., Nanocor Incorporated,Nanodynamics, Inc., Nanoledge SA, Nanophase TechnologiesCorporation, Nanova LLC, Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated,Powdermet Inc., Showa Denko K.K., Rockwood Additives Ltd., TNO,Unidym, Inc., Unitika Ltd., and Zyvex Instruments. Market data andanalytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Companyprofiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported selectonline sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Packaging I-3
Building & Construction I-4
Electronics & Electrical I-4
Automotive I-4
Others I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Nanocomposites - A Huge Potential Market II-1
Ready to Take a Giant Leap II-1
Plastics Industry - Bright Future on Emergence of NanocompositesII-1
Burgeoning Demand II-2
Declining Prices of Nanomaterials and Composites - A Boon to
Nanocomposites II-2
Innovation - A Key for Future Growth II-2
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and
Techniques II-3
Increase in Research & Development Activities II-3
Commercialization - Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites II-3
Budding Markets II-4
Packaging - A Major Area for Nanocomposites II-4
Nanocomposites Coating - Essential for Food Packaging II-4
Nanomaterials and Composites - Significant for the Automotive
Industry II-4
Nanocomposites - Plays Key Role in Flame Retardant Industry II-5
Polymer Nanocomposites - High Growth Potential II-5
Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing II-5

2. Current & Future Analysis II-6
Table 1: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): Geographic
Regions Volume Sales Ranked by Growth - USA, Europe, and Rest
of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Table 2: World Nanocomposites Market (2001-2010): End-Use
Segment Volume Sales Ranked by Growth - Packaging, Building &
Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
USA - Holding Nanocomposites Future II-6
Table 3: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Nanocomposite by End-Use Segment - Packaging, Building &
Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive and Others
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7

Table 4: US Long-term Projections for Nanocomposite by
End-Use Segment - Packaging, Building & Construction,
Electronics & Electrical, Automotive and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million
Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-7

Table 5: US 10-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by End-Use
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging,
Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical,
Automotive, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Europe & Rest of World II-8
Packaging - Holding Leading Position II-9
Automotive - Exhibiting Highest Growth II-9
Electronics & Electrical - Enhancing its Reach II-10
Building & Construction II-10
Others - Room for Growth II-10

3. Product Overview II-11
Nanotechnology II-11
What is Nanotechnology? II-12
Background II-12
Leaving Conventional Size Behind II-13
Composites II-13
Nanocomposites II-15
History II-15
Definition & Overview II-15
Operation & Functionality II-16
Challenges II-17
Exfoliation and Orientation II-17
Compatibility and Reaggregation II-17
Forms of Nanocomposites II-17
Polymer Nanocomposites II-17
Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites II-18
Intercalated Nanocomposites II-19
Exfoliated Nanocomposites II-19
Nano-Bio Composites II-19
Phenolic Nanocomposites II-19
Polyolefin Nanocomposites II-20
Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites II-20
Polyurethane Nanocomposites II-20
Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites II-20
Nylon Nanocomposites II-21
Nanoparticle Nanocomposites II-21
Nanofillers II-21
Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Mechanical Properties II-22
Conductive Properties II-23
Chemical-Biochemical Properties II-23
Potential (and Real) Application II-23
Polymers II-23
Energy II-23
Nanoelectronics II-23
Medical Applications II-23
Other Applications II-23
Nanoclays II-24
Nanotalcs II-25
Graphite Platelets II-25
Carbon Nanofibers II-25
Synthetic Clays II-25
Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax) II-25
Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards II-26

4. End-Use Segments - An Overview II-27
Packaging II-27
Building & Construction II-28
Electronics & Electrical II-28
Automotive II-28
Others II-29

5. Research & Development II-31
Kuraray Co. Develops New Electro-Conductive Fiber, KURALON EC II-31
Standridge Develops Acetal and Nylon based Nanocompounds II-31
RTP Company Develops Advanced Nanoclay Compounds II-31
US-Based Private Inventors Develop New Nanocomposites II-31
US-Based Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Elastomers II-32
US-based Researchers Develop Polymer Nanocomposites II-32
NanoGram Develops Polymer Nanocomposites II-32
NIST and University of Pennsylvania Conduct Nanoparticle ResearchII-32
University of Hawaii Develops Multifunctional Nanocomposite
Material II-32
Revcor Develops Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Air Movement DevicesII-33
CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory Researchers in the Process of
Developing Nanocomposite Materials II-33
University of Belfast Researchers Develop Nanocomposite
Plasticizer II-33
Scientists at LBNL and UA Develop Nanocomposite Composed of MetalII-33
Scientists Develop Thermoplastic Olefin Nanocomposite II-34
UCL Scientists Develop New Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical
Devices II-34
NIST Research Team Develops a New Mixing Technique II-34
Scientists Unveil a New Method to Produce Exfoliated
Nanocomposites II-35
New Jersey Institute of Technology Discovers Innovative
Technique for SWCNs II-35
Researchers Develop Chemical Modification Technique for Better
Dispersion of Silicates in Polymer Nanocomposite Material II-35
Rice University Researchers Develop a New Coating Technique
for SWCNs II-35
Researchers Develop New Mechanism to Control Particle Growth
in Nanocomposites II-36
SNU Studies Porous Scaffolds of HA nanocomposites for
Controlled Drug Release II-36
Owens Corning Develops Micro Cellular Nanocomposite Foam II-36
NASA Ames Scientists Develop Nano-engineered Thermal Material II-37
Omega Develops a New Copper/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite II-37
Cambridge University Discovers Rubber Nanocomposite II-37
New Nanocomposite Coating Method Developed II-37
Florida Institute of Technology Produces PETg / PMMA / Silica
Nanocomposites II-37
Langley Research Center Develops Transport Composites II-38
Scientists at TTU Develop Fe2O3 Nanocomposite II-38
Swedish Scientists Develop Alumina-Silicon Carbide NanocompositesII-38
Scientists of TCI and RPI Develop Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced
Polymers II-38
Cyclics Corporation Develops Commercial CBT Resins, CBT 100
and 200 II-38
Carbon Nanotechnologies Develops Better Aligned Carbon NanotubesII-39
IICT to Develop Nanocomposites II-39
Canadian Researchers Develop New Porous PMO Nanocomposites II-39
Gunter Beyer Develops Synergistic Nanofiller Blend of Superior
Performance II-39
NRC-IMI and PNC-Tech Jointly Develop Polymer Nanocomposites II-40
3M Develops Ceramic and Polymer Technology Platforms II-40
Georgia Tech Develops AFM Useful in Determination of Space
Vehicle Material for NASA II-40
ANI Develops Nanocomposites for Efficient Electron Emission II-40
Pole-Chic Develops Nanocomposites with High Refractivity II-41

6. Product Innovations/Introductions II-42
3D Systems Unleashes Novel Nanocomposite Material, Accura
Greystone II-42
Nanophase Launches Nanoengineered Dispersions for Water-Based
Coatings II-42
RTP Adds Resins to its Carbon Nanotube Compounds Line II-42
Akzo Nobel Rolls Out Herbol-Symbiotec(tm) Fa