Key Applications and market opportunity to 2015; Global revenue forecasts; Key nanotechnologies; Key trends and drivers; Key players.
Areas covered include: Fuel Cells, Power Systems, Heat Transfer, Lighting and Displays, Sensors, Coatings, Smart Materials, Interiors, Textiles and Structural and Functional Materials.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................8
2 COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR............13
2.1 From Lab to Product .............................................................................................................. 13
2.2 Industry Structure................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Suppliers ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1.1 Materials ................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.1.2 Tools and instrumentation ...................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Buyers ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.3 New entrants ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.4 Substitution threats ........................................................................................................... 18
2.2.5 Competition ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Key Challenges ...................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1 Technical.......................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1.1 Understanding......................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1.2 Tools ....................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Market ............................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2.1 Hype........................................................................................................................ 20
2.3.2.2 Cost......................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2.3 Production............................................................................................................... 21
2.3.2.4 Perception............................................................................................................... 22
2.3.3 Regulatory........................................................................................................................ 23
2.3.3.1 Health...................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.2 Environmental......................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.3 Regulation............................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.4 Intellectual Property ................................................................................................ 23
2.4 Market Trends and Drivers..................................................................................................... 24
2.4.1 Drivers.............................................................................................................................. 25
2.4.2 Trends ............................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.1 Collaboration........................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.2 First to market......................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.3 Nanomaterials advantage....................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.4 Improved products .................................................................................................. 29
2.4.2.5 Decreasing cost of nanomaterials .......................................................................... 30
2.4.2.6 Autonomous systems ............................................................................................. 30
3 KEY NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR................................31
3.1 NANOPARTICLES................................................................................................................. 32
3.1.1 Market for nanoparticles ................................................................................................... 33
3.1.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 35
3.1.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 36
3.1.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 36
3.2 NANOCOMPOSITES............................................................................................................. 37
3.2.1 Market for nanocomposites............................................................................................... 38
3.2.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 40
3.2.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 41
3.2.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 42
3.3 NANOCAPSULES.................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.1 Market for nanocapsules................................................................................................... 43
3.3.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 46
3.3.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 46
3.3.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 47
3.4 NANOPOROUS MATERIALS................................................................................................ 47
3.4.1 Market for nanoporous materials ...................................................................................... 48
3.4.2 Key Players ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.4.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 51
3.4.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 51
3.4.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 52
3.5 NANOFIBRES....................................................................................................................... 52
3.5.1 Market for nanofibres ........................................................................................................ 53
3.5.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 55
3.5.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 55
3.5.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 56
3.5.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 56
3.6 FULLERENES....................................................................................................................... 57
3.6.1 Market for fullerenes ......................................................................................................... 57
3.6.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 59
3.6.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 59
3.6.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 59
3.6.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 60
3.7 CARBON NANOTUBES ........................................................................................................ 61
3.7.1 Market for carbon nanotubes ............................................................................................ 61
3.7.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 63
3.7.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 63
3.7.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 64
3.7.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 65
3.8 NANOCOATINGS.................................................................................................................. 66
3.8.1 Market for Nanocoatings................................................................................................... 67
3.8.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 69
3.8.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 69
3.8.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 69
3.8.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 69
3.9 GLOBAL IMPACT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR ................. 71
3.10 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015.................................................................. 73
3.10.1 Global revenue forecasts .................................................................................................. 73
3.10.2 Market for nanomaterials in automotive and transportation.............................................. 76
3.10.2.1 Nanocoatings.......................................................................................................... 77
3.10.2.2 Nanocompostite fillers ............................................................................................ 78
3.10.2.3 Nanoadditives in catalysts and lubricants............................................................... 79
3.10.2.4 Fuel Cells ................................................................................................................ 80
3.10.2.5 Nanoscale smart materials ..................................................................................... 81
3.10.3 Key Players ....................................................................................................................... 83
4 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS...........................................................................................85
4.1 FUEL CELLS, HEAT TRANSFER AND ENERGY................................................................. 85
4.1.1 Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide catalysts ........................................................................ 85
4.1.2 Nanoparticles as additives for catalysis ............................................................................ 85
4.1.3 Increased heat transfer fluid performance with nanofluids ............................................... 85
4.1.4 Conduction enhancement provided by carbon nanotube additions to fluids .................... 87
4.1.5 Lubricating fluids that incorporate dispersed aggregates of carbon-based materials ...... 87
4.1.6 Nanocomposites for catalytic converters .......................................................................... 88
4.1.7 Nanoparticle additives for fuel enhancement.................................................................... 88
4.1.8 Nanomaterials for resistance to shock wave impact, catalytic storage, photocatalysts
and energy storage ......................................................................................................... 89
4.1.9 The development and characterization of nanoparticle suspension heat transfer
fluids with enhanced thermal conductivity...................................................................................... 90
4.1.10 Conductive nanoparticles for heat transfer ....................................................................... 91
4.1.11 Thermoelectric conversion systems for waste heat recovery........................................... 92
4.1.12 Coating using engineered nanofluids................................................................................ 92
4.1.13 Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Catalysts.................................................................... 92
4.1.13.1 Multi-Walled carbon nanotubes film as catalyst support ........................................ 93
4.1.14 Nanocomposite membranes for higher temperature operation of PEM fuel cells ............ 94
4.1.15 MWNT as fuel cell electrocatalysts ................................................................................... 95
4.1.16 Nanofluids for heat transfer applications........................................................................... 95
4.1.17 Polymer photovoltaic and thermo photovoltaic devices.................................................... 96
4.1.18 Nanoparticulate additives for improvement of combustion............................................... 97
4.1.19 Nanostructured thermoelectric materials and nanostructured catalytic combustion
coatings ......................................................................................................................................... 99
4.1.20 Active catalysts for automotive pollution control ............................................................... 99
4.1.21 Nanostructured catalysts for the emission control systems............................................ 100
4.1.22 Nanomaterials for energy storage................................................................................... 101
4.1.23 Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids consisting conductive nanoparticles for
heat transfer applications: sol-gel approach ................................................................................ 102
4.1.24 Nano enabled thermal fluids; Molecular separation technology for reduced energy
consumption ................................................................................................................................ 105
4.2 LIGHTING AND DISPLAYS................................................................................................. 106
4.2.1 Electrochromic coatings for windows.............................................................................. 106
4.3 SENSORS........................................................................................................................... 108
4.3.1 Smart tires....................................................................................................................... 108
4.3.2 Smart Sensor for tires ..................................................................................................... 108
4.4 COATINGS.......................................................................................................................... 110
4.4.1 Hydrophobic sealing of lacquered surfaces for transportation ....................................... 110
4.4.2 Nanotechnology for scratch resistant automotive coatings ............................................ 110
4.4.3 Photocatalytic coatings for automotive parts .................................................................. 111
4.4.4 Nanoscale surface coatings............................................................................................ 113
4.4.5 Anti-corrosion coatings.................................................................................................... 113
4.4.6 Nanomaterials for anti-stick coatings, scratchproof systems, corrosion protection........ 114
4.4.7 Nanoparticle coating materials for automotive applications............................................ 115
4.4.8 Ultra-hydrophobic surfaces for self-cleaning surfaces.................................................... 116
4.4.9 Photocatalytic coatings ................................................................................................... 116
4.4.10 Scratch resistant surfaces............................................................................................... 116
4.4.11 Scratch resistant coatings............................................................................................... 117
4.4.12 Automotive glass............................................................................................................. 117
4.4.13 Scratch resistant coatings............................................................................................... 118
4.4.14 Scratch/wear resistant coatings ...................................................................................... 118
4.4.15 Anti-Scratch coatings ...................................................................................................... 119
4.4.16 Hybrid coating that provides corrosion protection for aluminium alloys.......................... 119
4.4.17 Nanocrystalline metal oxide powders for coating applications ....................................... 121
4.4.18 Condition monitoring and automotive tribology............................................................... 122
4.4.19 Photochromic and thermochromic films for windscreens ............................................... 123
4.4.20 Scratch-resistant coatings & polymers................................................. 124
4.4.21 Novel coating systems and chromium alternatives to reduce the environmental
impact of automobiles .................................................................................................................. 125
4.4.22 Photochromic thin films................................................................................................... 126
4.4.23 Smart windows................................................................................................................ 127
4.4.24 Enhancement of hydrophobicity, barrier properties and scratch resistance................... 127
4.4.25 Scratch-resistant surfaces .............................................................................................. 128
4.4.26 Photochromic filter for windows ...................................................................................... 129
4.4.27 Nanostructured coatings for anti-fogging........................................................................ 129
4.4.28 Photochromic films.......................................................................................................... 129
4.4.29 Anti-fogging glass............................................................................................................ 130
4.4.30 Research Centre 1 Germany: Anti-fogging car mirrors .................................................. 132
4.4.31 Multifunctional nano coatings.......................................................................................... 134
4.4.32 Smart materials ............................................................................................................... 134
4.4.33 Wear resistant coatings................................................................................................... 135
4.5 STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS............................................................... 137
4.5.1 Smart materials ............................................................................................................... 137
4.5.2 Materials for vehicle structure and engine applications.................................................. 138
4.5.3 Ceramic nanocomposites for reinforcement and stress measurement .......................... 139
4.5.4 Self-healing composites.................................................................................................. 140
4.5.5 Degradation behaviour of nanocrystalline metals........................................................... 140
4.5.6 Self-healing materials...................................................................................................... 140
4.5.7 Self-healing materials...................................................................................................... 142
4.5.8 Reinforcement of polymeric resin with nanoclay platelets resulting in lightweight
materials with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties...................................................... 144
4.5.9 Polymer-functionalized nanotubes using an organometallic approach .......................... 145
4.5.10 Nanocomposite materials and coatings for automotive applications.............................. 146
4.5.11 Adhesives for automotive applications............................................................................ 146
4.5.12 Nanotube composites for reinforcement......................................................................... 147
4.5.13 Nanoparticle based lubricants for reducing friction and wear ......................................... 147
4.5.14 Surface modification of nanoparticles to introduce smart properties into materials for
the automotive sector ................................................................................................................... 148
4.5.15 Chemical resistant polymer materials ............................................................................. 149
4.5.16 Carbon nanotubes for reinforcement .............................................................................. 150
4.5.17 Carbon nanotubes for composites materials and sensors.............................................. 150
4.6 INTERIORS......................................................................................................................... 152
4.6.1 Anti-microbial textiles ...................................................................................................... 152
4.6.2 Textile switches and sensors .......................................................................................... 152
4.6.3 Stain repellents ............................................................................................................... 153
4.6.4 Nanofibres for textiles ..................................................................................................... 153
4.6.5 Textiles for stain repellency ............................................................................................ 154
4.6.6 Surface modification with protective anti-fouling coatings .............................................. 155
4.6.7 Anti-microbial treatments for cellulosic and synthetic fibers with silver cluster............... 155
4.6.8 Anti-bacterial PP fibres.................................................................................................... 156
4.6.9 Method for forming a water-repelling, oil-repelling anti-staining chemically adsorbed
film 157
4.6.10 Coatings for textiles, and controlled release systems..................................................... 158
4.6.11 Super-amphipobic coatings ............................................................................................ 158
4.6.12 Stain repellent textiles ..................................................................................................... 159
5 GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................................161
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