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Nanocomposites - Global Strategic Business Report
Global Industry Analysts, Inc, March 2012, Pages: 507
This report analyzes the Global market for Nanocomposites in Million Pounds. The report analyzes the Global and the US market for Nanocomposites by the following End-Use Segments: Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others (includes Household & Personal Care Goods, Sporting Goods, Medical & Industrial Equipment, and Aerospace & Defense Applications). Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for this market.
The report profiles 93 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M ESPE, Arkema Group, BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Cyclics Corporation, DSM Somos, Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company, Elementis Specialties Inc., eSpin Technologies, Inc., Evonik Degussa GmbH, Foster Corporation, Hybrid Plastics, Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc., Industrial Nanotech, Inc., Inframat Corporation, InMat, Inc., Nanocor Incorporated, Nanoledge SA, Nanophase Technologies Corporation, Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated, Powdermet Inc., Showa Denko K.K., Rockwood Additives Ltd., TNO, Unidym, Inc., Unitika Ltd., and Zyvex Technologies.
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NANOCOMPOSITES
A GLOBAL MARKET REPORT
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Packaging I-4
Building & Construction I-4
Electronics & Electrical I-4
Automotive I-4
Others I-4
II. Executive Summary
1. MARKET OVERVIEW II-1
Nanocomposites: A Potential Laden Market II-1
Ready to Take a Giant Leap II-2
Current Scenario: A Review II-2
Recession Temporarily Tames Down Growth Momentum in
Nanocomposites Market II-2
The World Beyond the Recession II-3
End-Use Market Metrics II-3
Plastics Industry: A Promising Application Area II-3
Packaging - A Major Area for Nanocomposites II-4
Nanocomposites Coating - Essential for Food Packaging II-5
Nanomaterials and Composites - Significant for the Automotive
Industry II-5
Nanocomposites - Plays Key Role in Flame Retardant Industry II-5
Electronics & Electrical, Automotive: Exhibit Highest Growth II-5
Noteworthy Trends & Issues II-6
Declining Prices of Nanomaterials and Composites: A Boon to
Nanocomposites II-6
Carbon Nanotubes to Register Robust Growth II-6
Carbon Nanotubes Production Goes Up II-7
Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in
Nanotechnology Market II-7
Innovation - A Key for Future Growth II-7
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and
Techniques II-7
Commercialization: Future Growth Engine for Nanocomposites II-8
Polymer Nanocomposites: High Growth Potential II-8
Obstacles in Nanocomposites Manufacturing II-9
Demand for High-Priced Resins to Surge in the US II-9
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-10
Nanotechnology II-10
A Conceptual Definition II-10
What is Nanotechnology? II-11
Background II-11
Leaving Conventional Size Behind II-12
Composites II-12
Nanocomposites II-14
History II-14
Definition & Overview II-14
Operation & Functionality II-15
Challenges II-16
Exfoliation and Orientation II-16
Compatibility and Reaggregation II-16
Forms of Nanocomposites II-16
Polymer Nanocomposites II-16
Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposites II-17
Intercalated Nanocomposites II-18
Exfoliated Nanocomposites II-18
Nano-Bio Composites II-18
Phenolic Nanocomposites II-18
Polyolefin Nanocomposites II-19
Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites II-19
Polyurethane Nanocomposites II-19
Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites II-20
Nylon Nanocomposites II-20
Nanoparticle Nanocomposites II-20
Nanofillers II-20
Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Mechanical Properties II-22
Conductive Properties II-22
Chemical-Biochemical Properties II-22
Potential (and Real) Application II-22
Polymers II-22
Energy II-23
Nanoelectronics II-23
Medical Applications II-23
Other Applications II-23
Nanoclays II-23
Nanotalcs II-24
Graphite Platelets II-25
Carbon Nanofibers II-25
Synthetic Clays II-25
Natural Fibers (Hemp or Flax) II-25
Environmental Concerns/Health Hazards II-25
3. END-USE SEGMENTS - AN OVERVIEW II-27
Packaging II-27
Building & Construction II-28
Electronics & Electrical II-28
Automotive II-28
Others II-30
4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-31
Intel Corporation and Carnegie Mellon to Unveil New Class of
Materials II-31
Kuraray Co. Develops New Electro-Conductive Fiber, KURALON EC II-31
Standridge Develops Acetal and Nylon based Nanocompounds II-31
3D Systems Unleashes Novel Nanocomposite Material, Accura
Greystone II-31
Nanophase Launches Nanoengineered Dispersions for Water-Based
Coatings II-32
RTP Adds Resins to its Carbon Nanotube Compounds Line II-32
Akzo Nobel Rolls Out Herbol-Symbiotec™ Façade Coating II-32
RTP Company Develops Advanced Nanoclay Compounds II-33
US-Based Private Inventors Develop New Nanocomposites II-33
US-Based Researchers Develop Nanocomposite Elastomers II-33
US-based Researchers Develop Polymer Nanocomposites II-33
NanoGram Develops Polymer Nanocomposites II-33
NIST and University of Pennsylvania Conduct Nanoparticle Research II-34
University of Hawaii Develops Multifunctional Nanocomposite
Material II-34
Revcor Develops Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Air Movement Devices II-34
CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory Researchers in the Process of
Developing Nanocomposite Materials II-35
University of Belfast Researchers Develop Nanocomposite
Plasticizer II-35
Scientists at LBNL and UA Develop Nanocomposite Composed of Metal II-35
Scientists Develop Thermoplastic Olefin Nanocomposite II-35
UCL Scientists Develop New Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical
Devices II-36
Easton Sports Launches Stealth Comp CNT Bats II-36
Industrial Nanotech Launches Nansulate LDX Industrial Coating II-36
Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nanoboost Automobile Fuel
Efficiency and Power Booster II-36
Industrial Nanotech Develops New Chill Pipe Insulating Coatings II-37
PolyOne Introduces Nanoblend Concentrates for Irrigation
Applications II-37
NEI Corporation to Develop Silicon Nanocomposites for NASA and
OSD II-37
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-38
Wisepower Co., Ltd Acquires Unidym, Inc from Arrowhead
Research Corporation II-38
NanoRidge and Riley Team Up to Manufacture and Supply Nanotech
Enhanced Armor II-38
Applied Nanotech Holdings Bags Contract from US Army ERDC-CERL II-38
NaturalNano Acquires Majority Interest in Combotexs II-39
Abakan Enters Into Agreement with MesoCoat and Powdermet II-39
Applied Nanotech Obtains Purchase Order from the U.S. Army II-39
SwissINSO and LESO-PB Enter Into Collaboration II-39
nanoScience Engineering Corp. and A Schulman Ink Joint
Development Agreement II-40
PolyMedex Takes Over Putnam Plastics II-40
PPG Industries Acquires NanoProducts Corp. II-40
Radici Group and HeiQ Materials Join Hands for Producing
Nanofeel™ II-41
Nanoledge and Novachem Ink Distribution Agreement for NANO IN Res II-41
Rockwood Clay Additives Acquires Süd-Chemie AG's Nanoclay
Additives Business II-41
Clariant and Schoeller Join Hands to Market NanoSphere® II-41
Oxonica Energy Signs a Two-Part Agreement with Nyacol Nano
Technologies II-42
Nanoledge Ropes In Marion Nanosystems for Distributing NANO IN
in Australia II-42
Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate® Application Penetrates
BioFuel Refinery Sector II-42
Zeox to Acquire a Majority Stake in Nano Clays II-42
Nanotech's Nansulate® to be Coated on Kwik Ice' Refrigerated
Trucks and Trailers II-42
NaturalNano and Cascade Engineering Sign Joint Development
Agreement II-43
NauturalNano and Nylon Corporation Ink Joint Development
Agreement II-43
Industrial Nanotech to Supply Nansulate® to Moore Insulation II-43
Amcol International Restructures Nanocomposite Group II-44
Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate Finds Application in Dairy
Processing Industry II-44
Nanopolymer Composite Starts Nano-PA6 Commercial Production II-44
ISTN Gets NIH Nanotechnology SBIR Grant II-45
Industrial Nanotech Receives US Patent for Nansulate
Industrial Coatings II-45
Industrial Nanotech Appoints Plant Werx Pte Ltd as Distributor
in Malaysia and Singapore II-45
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Distribution Agreement with
Isobrasil II-45
Industrial Nanotech Enters into Agreement with Caled Industries II-45
Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate High Heat Successfully
Utilized in Brewery II-45
Braskem Develops New Manufacturing Process for PE and PP
Nanocomposites II-46
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-47
3M ESPE (USA) II-47
Arkema Group (France) II-47
BASF SE (Germany) II-48
Cabot Corporation (USA) II-48
Cyclics Corporation (USA) II-48
DSM Somos (USA) II-49
Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA) II-49
Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA) II-50
eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA) II-50
Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany) II-50
Foster Corporation (USA) II-51
Hybrid Plastics Inc (USA) II-51
Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA) II-52
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA) II-52
Inframat Corporation (USA) II-52
InMat, Inc. (USA) II-53
Nanocor Incorporated (USA) II-53
Nanoledge SA (France) II-53
Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA) II-54
Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA) II-54
Powdermet, Inc. (USA) II-55
Showa Denko K.K. (Japan) II-55
Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany) II-56
TNO (The Netherlands) II-56
Unidym, Inc. (US) II-57
Unitika Ltd. (Japan) II-57
Zyvex Technologies (USA) II-58
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-59
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Nanocomposites by Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
in Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
Table 2: World Historic Review for Nanocomposites by
Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million
Pounds for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Nanocomposites by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Packaging, Building &
Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, and Others
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
Table 5: World Historic Review for Nanocomposites by End-Use
Segment - Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics &
Electrical, Automotive, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 6: World 15-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, 2011 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 7: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Nanocomposites by End-Use Segment - Packaging, Building &
Construction, Electronics & Electrical, Automotive and Others
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Million Pounds for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 8: US Historic Review for Nanocomposites by End-Use
Segment - Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics &
Electrical, Automotive and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Million Pounds for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 9: US 15-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, 2011 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 93 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 64
Japan 9
Europe 19
France 2
Germany 6
The United Kingdom 3
Rest of Europe 8
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4
Latin America 1
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With the potential to meet the needs of sophisticated applications in the modern world, nanocomposites represents a healthy market. Strong opportunities are expected to stem from the plastics industry wherein small addition of these nanocomposites to different polymers via in-situ polymerization or melt compounding more than doubles the heat resistance, electrical conductivity and dimensional stability of plastics, thus expanding its use. For instance, clay nanocomposites, and nanocarbon fillers are being used in the manufacture of plastic bottles to enhance the shelf life of beverages like beer. As a matrix to which nanoparticles are added as fillers to improve the properties of a given material, nanocomposites that aid in improving the properties of thermoplastic resins will witness special growth.
As more and more research centers, universities and companies across the world increase their scale of research activities in plastics nanocomposites, successful commercialization of nanocomposites will create new avenues for growth in the plastics industry. The automotive industry has and will continue to remain major revenue generating end-use application for nanocomposites. Polymer nanocomposite, as a new class of multiphase materials, will especially witness sturdy gains driven by the growing focus of auto majors on reducing fuel consumption through reduction in vehicle weight, enhancement of engine efficiency and reduction in vehicular emissions. Future application areas span the use of polymer nanocomposites in the manufacture of door inners, body panels, head lamp covers, engine covers, and windows, among others. Elastomeric nanocomposites will find increased use in the manufacture of tires.
Growing demand for nanocomposites is fuelling the demand for nanotubes as filler nano materials. Carbon nanotubes-based electronics and semiconductor applications are expected to witness tremendous demand in the years to come. With their exceptional physical, thermal, and electrical conductivity properties, carbon nanotubes will offer new business opportunities for these end-use sectors. In electronics sector, short-term growth is principally anticipated from memory, sensor, and display segments. Carbon nanotubes are also being used in the production of superior quality flat panel displays. Memories consisting of nanotubes, in combination with SRAM and Flash, are capable of providing enhanced services, particularly for mobile phones, laptops, and PDA markets. Carbon nanotubes are also widely used in coatings, epoxy and thermoplastic systems. They are also used in sporting goods, which require high tensile strength. Given the growing number of applications for carbon nanotubes and projected rise in its demand over the next few years, carbon nanotube manufacturers across the globe are forecast to increase their production capacities in the upcoming years.
The European debt crisis and the surrounding fears over its playout have until now failed to impact the nanotechnology and advanced materials industries. Order influx, production and sales continue to post encouraging growth despite the challenges related to availability of financing for investments and capital funds. German companies remain especially optimistic about future business outcomes than companies in other EU countries. Even with the euro crisis going unsolved into the first quarter of 2012, the market is expected to hold on steady, primarily supported by the determination of players in this space to stay on the cutting edge despite the debt crisis and an uncertain economy. Companies, especially in high-end, expensive, advanced technology markets like nanotechnology are responding differently to the crisis as compared to the 2007-2009 recession, which witnessed significant drops in investments. This time around, companies in Europe are keen on retaining their focus on research and development, given the growing realization of the fact that competitors especially from developing Asian countries are coming in stronger as a result of globalization and the scale of innovation needs to be maintained if claim to new riches in untapped market sectors needs to be successful.
As stated by the new market research report on Nanocomposites, the United States represents the largest market worldwide. The country is forecast to grow at a sturdy CAGR of 10% over the analysis period. While the US and Europe will continue to remain major geographic markets for the foreseeable future, strong growth is forecast to stem from the rapidly developing Asian market. Nanotechnology in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow substantially over the years, thanks to the steady investments in this space. Governments in Asia-Pacific have embraced nanotechnology with vigor and dedicated public sector funds mobilized in this space are relatively higher in comparison to other regions.
Global Industry Analysts ©
- 3M ESPE (USA)
- Arkema Group (France)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Cabot Corporation (USA)
- Cyclics Corporation (USA)
-DSM Somos (USA)
- Du Pont (E.I) De Nemours & Company (USA)
- Elementis Specialties Inc. (USA)
- eSpin Technologies, Inc. (USA)
- Evonik Degussa GmbH
- Foster Corporation (USA)
- Hybrid Plastics Inc (USA)
- Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc. (USA)
- Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (USA)
- Inframat Corporation (USA)
- InMat, Inc. (USA)
- Nanocor Incorporated (USA)
- Nanoledge SA (France)
- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (USA)
- Nyacol Nano Technologies Incorporated (USA)
- Powdermet, Inc. (USA)
- Showa Denko K.K. (Japan)
- Rockwood Additives Ltd. (Germany)
- TNO (The Netherlands)
- Unidym, Inc. (US)
- Unitika Ltd. (Japan)
- Zyvex Technologies (USA)
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