Research and Markets: Nanotechnology in the Automotive and Transportation Industry: Applications and Markets

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/34c985/nanotechnology_in) has announced the addition of the "Nanotechnology in the Automotive and Transportation Industry: Applications and Markets to 2015" report to their offering.

Automotive manufacturers are keen to utilise technologies which offer cost-effective improvements in vehicle performance as well as enabling them to meet stricter legislation regarding emissions and safety. There are a number of products and processes enhanced by nanomaterials making an impact in the automotive industry. These include carbon nanotube coatings for EMI and ESD for fuel systems components; nanocomposites incorporating a variety of materials for structural reinforcement and safety; nanoparticle catalysts for fuel economy; nano additives for lubricants; and easy-clean, self-cleaning ,anti-fogging, anti-abrasion, anti-corrosion and self-repairing coatings.

Companies such as Toyota, General Motors, Ford and Rolls Royce are all taking a lead in developing technologies in these areas, supplementing in-house R&D with collaboration with innovative nanomaterials application developers both in business and the research community.

These products represent the first generation of nanomaterials enhanced products with application in the automotive sector. Second generation products for the car of the future will encompass fuel cells, smart tires, shape memory materials, multifunctional high-strength and lightweight structure materials and sensors. This report covers the size of the current market for first generation products, and forecasts the financial impact of the second generation products coming on stream in the next 5-7 years.

Application areas covered in the report include:

  • Fuel Cells
  • Power Systems
  • Tyres
  • Heat Transfer
  • Lighting and Displays
  • Sensors
  • Coatings
  • Smart Materials
  • Interiors
  • Structural and Functional Materials.

Technologies currently under commercial development or in production, covered in the report include:

  • Fuel filter housings
  • Smart tyres
  • Nanoscale additives for catalysts, thermal fluids, lubricants and composites
  • Anti-fog coatings for windshields and mirrors
  • Self-cleaning coatings
  • Anti-scratch, anti-corrosion and self-repairing surfaces

This report provides an in-depth assessment of the impact of nanotechnologies, covering:

  • Key Applications and market opportunity to 2015
  • Global revenue forecasts
  • Key nanotechnologies
  • Key trends and drivers
  • Key players

Key Topics Covered:

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 NANOTECHNOLOGY & NANOMATERIALS

1.1.1 GLOBAL SPENDING IN NANOTECHNOLOGY

2 METHODOLOGY

3 COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

3.1 FROM LAB TO PRODUCT

3.2 INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

3.3 MARKET TRENDS AND DRIVERS

4 NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

4.1 NANOPARTICLES

4.2 NANOCOMPOSITES

4.3 NANOENCAPSULATION

4.4 NANOPOROUS MATERIALS

4.5 NANOFIBRES

4.6 FULLERENES

4.7 CARBON NANOTUBES

4.8 NANOCOATINGS

5 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

6 COMPANY PROFILES

7 RESEARCH CENTRE PROFILES

8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Companies Mentioned:

  • Angstron Materials LLC
  • ApNano Materials, Inc
  • BASF AG
  • Bayer MaterialScience
  • BYK Chemie
  • Carbon NT&F 21
  • Catalyx Nanotech Inc.
  • ChromoGenics
  • FutureCarbon GmbH
  • Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc.
  • Hyperion Catalysis International
  • H2OIL Corporation
  • ISTN Inc
  • Luna Nanoworks
  • MER Corporation
  • Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • Nanolab, Inc
  • Nanocomposites Inc.
  • Nanodynamics Inc
  • Nanogate Advanced Materials GmbH
  • Nanolab, Inc
  • Nanoledge
  • Nanoproofed
  • Nanoshel
  • NTC Nano Tech Coatings GmbH
  • Nanolab, Inc
  • Nanophase Technologies Corporation
  • Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Inc.
  • Nanotec Pty Ltd
  • Nano-X GmbH

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Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716