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Learn about the Nanocomposites Market in the US
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—February 19, 2008— Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Nanotechnology industry is available in its catalogue. Nanocomposites Market in the US To order this report: www.reportlinker.com/p076235/2008/02//Nanocomposites-Market-in- the-US.html US market to double by 2011 Although the hype surrounding polymer nanocomposites has been in full-throttle for over a decade, so far the market for these new materials has been relatively slow to develop. However, as commercial interest has moved beyond pilot programs and niche applications, it appears that nanocomposites are finally ready for a breakthrough in markets such as motor vehicles and packaging. By 2011, nanocomposites demand will more than double, reaching 300 million pounds. Growth will be fueled by declining prices of nanomaterials and composites, as production levels increase and technical issues concerning the dispersion of nanoadditives in the compounds are overcome. By 2025, it is expected that nanocomposites will be a $9 billion market, with volumes nearing five billion pounds. Higher-priced resins to see fastest gains in near term While thermoplastics currently comprise virtually all demand for nanocomposites, compounds based on thermoset resins will eventually become a substantial part of the market -- 20 percent of demand in 2025. Over the near term, the most rapid gains will be seen in higher-priced resins such as engineering plastics, in applications where the additional cost of nanomaterials is not a critical factor. Looking forward, however, nanocomposites based on commodity plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene and PVC, will dominate the market. Among thermosets, nanocomposites will make the strongest impact as enhancements for reinforced polyester and epoxy compounds. Packaging, motor vehicles to be key early markets Packaging and motor vehicles, two key early markets for nanocomposites, will account for nearly half of total demand in 2011. However, by 2025, electrical and electronics applications will gain in prominence, as nanotube-based composites will penetrate a sizable portion of the market as a substitute for other conductive materials. Construction will emerge as a significant market as nanocomposites begin to replace fiber-reinforced plastics in a number of applications. Clay, carbon nanotubes to become top nanomaterials In 2006, nearly all nanomaterial demand consisted of carbon black in conductive composites. However, as material and production costs of clay-based nanocomposites fall, clays will rise to account for over half of all nanomaterials demand by volume in 2025. Similarly, a decline in price will enable the rapid commercialization of carbon nanotubes, which will eventually gain over 60 percent of the nanocomposite materials market in value terms. Study coverage It presents historical demand data for 2001 and 2006 plus forecasts for 2011, 2016 and 2025 by nanocomposite resin, market and nanomaterial. The study also considers market environment factors, reviews technology, details industry structure, and identifies and profiles various leading nanocomposite participants in the US industry. Market Environment Macroeconomic Environment Population & Demographics Manufacturing Outlook Plastic Resin Outlook Plastic Compounding Overview Resins Markets Plastic Additives Overview Nanotechnology Overview Definitions Nanomaterials Overview Size Conventional Materials New Materials Environmental & Regulatory Considerations Pricing Considerations International Activity LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS: 1 Macroeconomic Indicators 2 Population & Demographics 3 Manufacturers' Shipments 4 Plastic Resin Demand 5 Plastic Compounds Demand 6 Plastic Compounds Demand by Resin 7 Plastic Compounds Demand by Market 8 Plastic Additives Demand Cht Nanotechnology Products Market Share, 2006-2025 Cht Nanomaterials Demand by Product, 2006-2025 9 Pricing for Nanocomposites TECHNOLOGY Nanomaterials Clays Nanotubes Minerals Carbon Black Competitive Materials LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS: Cht Surface Area-to-Volume Comparison Cht Structure of a Carbon Nanotube PRODUCTS Thermoplastic Nanocomposites Engineering Plastics Nylon ABS Polycarbonate Polyesters Others Polyethylene Polyvinyl Chloride Polypropylene Other Thermoset Nanocomposites Unsaturated Polyester Epoxy Resins Phenolic Resins Other LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS: 1 Nanocomposites Demand by Resin 2 Thermoplastic Nanocomposites Demand Cht Thermoplastic Nanocomposites Demand, 2006 & 2025 3 Engineering Plastics Nanocomposites Demand 4 Polyethylene Nanocomposites Demand 5 Polyvinyl Chloride Nanocomposites Demand 6 Polypropylene Nanocomposites Demand 7 Other Thermoplastic Nanocomposites Demand 8 Thermoset Nanocomposites Demand Cht Thermoset Nanocomposites Demand, 2006 & 2025 9 Thermoset Polyester Nanocomposites Demand 10 Phenolic Resin Nanocomposites Demand 11 Other Thermoset Nanocomposites Demand MARKETS Packaging Electronics Beer Bottles Medical & Pharmaceutical Food Soft Drinks Other Construction Conductive Flooring & Worksurfaces Pipe & Fittings Insulation Siding Other Electrical & Electronics Housings Molding Compounds Wire & Cable Other Motor Vehicles Engine & Fuel Systems Exterior Parts Interior & Other Consumer Appliances Toys, Games & Sporting Goods Other Other Markets Industrial Equipment Aerospace Marine Medical & Dental All Other LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS: 1 Nanocomposites Demand by Market Cht Nanocomposites Demand by Market, 2006 & 2025 2 Packaging Market for Nanocomposites 1 | 2 Next Page »
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