[nanoPost] The Market for Nanotechnology 2008-2015

The Market for Nanotechnology 2008-2015

Over the coming years and decades, nanotechnologies are set to make an enormous impact on manufacturing and service industries; on electronics, information technology; and on many other areas of life, from medicine to energy conservation. Just how large this impact will be is not easily quantifiable, but some forecasts have placed the worldwide market for nanotechnology–related products at around £105 billion by 2005 and £700 billion by 2010.  This report will offer a more conservative take on these estimates.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 9
1.1 Nanotechnology in Europe 13
1.1.1 Funding of Nanotechnology in Europe 13
1.1.2 Nanotechnology Centres and Infrastructure in Europe 15
1.1.3 Nanotechnology Networks in Europe 16
1.1.4 Nanotechnology Companies in Europe 16
1.2 Nanotechnology in Asia-Pacific 18
1.2.1 Funding of Nanotechnology in Asia-Pacific 19
1.2.2 Nanotechnology Centres and Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific 20
1.2.3 Nanotechnology Networks in Asia-Pacific 20
1.2.4 Nanotechnology Companies in Asia-Pacific 21
1.3 Nanotechnology in North America 22
1.3.1 Funding of Nanotechnology in North America 22
1.3.2 Nanotechnology Centres and Infrastructure in North America 23
1.3.3 Nanotechnology Networks in North America 26
1.3.4 Nanotechnology Companies in North America 27
2 COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY 29
2.1 From Lab to Product 29
2.2 Industry Structure 30
2.2.1 Suppliers 32
2.2.1.1 Materials 32
2.2.1.2 Tools and instrumentation 32
2.2.2 Buyers 33
2.2.3 New entrants 33
2.2.4 Substitution threats 34
2.2.5 Competition 34
2.3 Key Challenges 35
2.3.1 Technical 35
2.3.1.1 Understanding 35
2.3.1.2 Tools 36
2.3.2 Market 36
2.3.2.1 Hype 36
2.3.2.2 Cost 36
2.3.2.3 Production 37
2.3.2.4 Perception 38
2.3.3 Regulatory 39
2.3.3.1 Health 39
2.3.3.2 Environmental 39
2.3.3.3 Regulation 39
2.3.3.4 Intellectual Property 39
2.4 Market Trends and Drivers 39
2.4.1 Drivers 40
2.4.2 Trends 41
2.4.2.1 Collaboration 41
2.4.2.2 First to market 42
2.4.2.3 Nanomaterials advantage 43
2.4.2.4 Improved products 45
2.4.2.5 Decreasing cost of nanomaterials 45
2.4.2.6 Autonomous systems 45
3 KEY NANOTECHNOLOGIES 47
3.1 NANOPARTICLES 48
3.1.1 Market for nanoparticles 49
3.1.2 Key players 51
3.1.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 51
3.1.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 52
3.1.2.3 Application manufacturers 52
3.2 NANOCOMPOSITES 53
3.2.1 Market for nanocomposites 54
3.2.2 Key players 56
3.2.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 56
3.2.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 57
3.2.2.3 Application manufacturers 58
3.3 NANOCAPSULES 59
3.3.1 Market for nanocapsules 59
3.3.2 Key players 62
3.3.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 62
3.3.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 62
3.3.2.3 Application manufacturers 63
3.4 NANOPOROUS MATERIALS 63
3.4.1 Market for nanoporous materials 64
3.4.2 Key Players 67
3.4.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 67
3.4.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 67
3.4.2.3 Application manufacturers 68
3.5 NANOFIBRES 68
3.5.1 Market for nanofibres 69
3.5.2 Key players 71
3.5.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 71
3.5.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 72
3.5.2.3 Application manufacturers 72
3.6 FULLERENES 73
3.6.1 Market for fullerenes 73
3.6.2 Key players 75
3.6.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 75
3.6.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 75
3.6.2.3 Application manufacturers 76
3.7 NANOWIRES 76
3.7.1 Market for nanowires 77
3.7.2 Key players 78
3.7.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 78
3.7.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 79
3.7.2.3 Application manufacturers 79
3.8 CARBON NANOTUBES 79
3.8.1 Market for carbon nanotubes 80
3.8.2 Key players 82
3.8.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 82
3.8.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 83
3.8.2.3 Application manufacturers 84
3.9 QUANTUM DOTS 85
3.9.1 Market for quantum dots 85
3.9.2 Key players 87
3.9.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 87
3.9.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 87
3.9.2.3 Application manufacturers 88
3.10 NANOCOATINGS 88
3.10.1 Market for Nanocoatings 89
3.10.2 Key players 91
3.10.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users 91
3.10.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 91
3.10.2.3 Application manufacturers 92
4 MARKET SEGMENTATION 94
4.1 AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE 94
4.1.1 Introduction 94
4.1.2 Nanotechnology in Defence 94
4.1.3 Nanotechnology in Aerospace 95
4.1.4 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 96
4.1.4.1 Global revenue forecasts 96
4.1.4.2 Market for nanomaterials in aerospace and defence 99
4.1.4.2.1 Nanocomposites 100
4.1.4.2.2 Nanoscale electronics & sensors 101
4.1.4.2.3 Nanocoatings 103
4.1.4.2.4 Energy devices & fuel additives 104
4.1.4.2.5 Smart materials 105
4.1.5 Key Players 107
4.2 AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORATION 108
4.2.1 Introduction 108
4.2.2 Nanotechnology in Automotive & Transportation 109
4.2.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 110
4.2.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 110
4.2.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in automotive and transportation 113
4.2.3.2.1 Nanocoatings 114
4.2.3.2.2 Nanocompostite fillers 115
4.2.3.2.3 Nanoadditives in catalysts and lubricants 116
4.2.3.2.4 Fuel Cells 117
4.2.3.2.5 Nanoscale smart materials 118
4.2.4 Key Players 120
4.3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (ITC) 121
4.3.1 Introduction 121
4.3.2 Nanotechnology in Information and Communications Technology (ITC) 122
4.3.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 123
4.3.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 123
4.3.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in ITC 126
4.3.3.2.1 Carbon nanotubes 126
4.3.3.2.2 Nanowires 128
4.3.3.2.3 Nanoscale memory 129
4.3.3.2.4 Molecular Electronics 130
4.3.3.2.5 NEMS 131
4.3.3.2.6 Nanospintronics 132
4.3.3.2.7 Quantum Dots 133
4.3.4 Key Players 135
4.4 ENERGY 136
4.4.1 Introduction 136
4.4.2 Nanotechnology in Energy 136
4.4.3 Key application and market opportunity to 2015 137
4.4.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 137
4.4.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in energy 140
4.4.3.2.1 Photovoltaic thin films and coatings 140
4.4.3.2.2 Conductive nanotubes 142
4.4.3.2.3 Catalytic nanoparticles 143
4.4.3.2.4 Thermoelectric nanomaterials 144
4.4.3.2.5 Nanoporous aerogels 145
4.4.4 Key Players 146
4.5 LIFE SCIENCES AND HEALTHCARE 148
4.5.1 Introduction 148
4.5.2 Nanotechnology in Life Sciences and Healthcare 148
4.5.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 150
4.5.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 150
4.5.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in life sciences and healthcare 153
4.5.3.2.1.1 Nanoscale biosensors 153
4.5.3.2.1.2 Molecular imaging 155
4.5.3.2.1.3 Nanocoatings on surfaces and implants 156
4.5.3.2.1.4 Nanoparticulate drug delivery 157
4.5.4 Key Players 159
4.6 CONSTRUCTION 161
4.6.1 Introduction 161
4.6.2 Nanotechnology in Construction 161
4.6.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 162
4.6.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 162
4.6.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in construction 165
4.6.3.2.1 Nanoscale sensors & smart materials 166
4.6.3.2.2 Nanocomposites 167
4.6.3.2.3 Nanocoatings 169
4.6.3.2.4 Nanoparticle additives to concrete 171
4.6.4 Key Players 173
4.7 TEXTILES 174
4.7.1 Introduction 174
4.7.2 Nanotechnology in textiles 174
4.7.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 176
4.7.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 176
4.7.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in textiles 178
4.7.3.2.1 Nanocoatings 179
4.7.3.2.2 Smart materials & sensors 181
4.7.3.2.3 Nanofibres/nanotubes 182
4.7.4 Key Players 184
4.8 ENVIRONMENT AND WATER 185
4.8.1 Introduction 185
4.8.2 Nanotechnology in Environment and Water 185
4.8.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 187
4.8.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 187
4.8.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in environment and water 189
4.8.3.2.1 Nanoporous membranes 190
4.8.3.2.2 Chemical and bio nanosensors 191
4.8.3.2.3 Nanoparticles 192
4.8.3.2.4 Nanocoatings 194
4.8.4 Key Players 195
4.9 FOOD AND DRINK 196
4.9.1 Introduction 196
4.9.2 Nanotechnology in Food and Drink 197
4.9.2.1 Food production 197
4.9.2.2 Food processing and safety 198
4.9.2.3 Food packaging 199
4.9.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 201
4.9.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 201
4.9.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in food and drink 203
4.9.3.2.1 Nanosensors 204
4.9.3.2.2 Nanoencapsulation 205
4.9.3.2.3 Nanocoatings 207
4.9.3.2.4 Nanocomposites 208
4.9.3.2.5 Nanoporous membranes 210
4.9.4 Key Players 211
4.10 CONSUMER GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD CARE 212
4.10.1 Introduction 212
4.10.2 Nanotechnology in Consumer Goods and Household Care 213
4.10.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 214
4.10.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 214
4.10.3.2 Market for Nanomaterials in consumer goods and household care 217
4.10.3.2.1 Nanocomposites 218
4.10.3.2.2 Nanocoatings 219
4.10.3.2.3 Nanoparticles 220
4.10.4 Key Players 221
4.11 SECURITY: PERSONAL AND PRODUCT 223
4.11.1 Introduction 223
4.11.2 Nanotechnology in Security 223
4.11.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 224
4.11.3.1 Global revenue forecasts 224
4.11.3.2 Market for nanomaterials in personal and product security 227
4.11.3.2.1 Nanoporous materials 227
4.11.3.2.2 Nanocoatings 229
4.11.3.2.3 Nanocomposites 230
4.11.3.2.4 Nanoparticles 231
4.11.3.2.5 Nanosensors incorporating nanotubes and nanowires 232
4.11.4 Key Players 234
5 GLOSSARY 235