Conductive Polymers: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the US market for Conductive Polymers in Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following End Use Applications: Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring, and Other Applications. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for this market.The report profiles 65 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Cabot Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Crosslink, Cytec Industries Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation, Fortron Industries LLC, Fractal Systems, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc., Illinois Tool Works, Inc., KEMET Corporation, Konarka Technologies, Inc., Littelfuse Incorporated, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., National Starch and Chemical Company, Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company, PolyOne Corporation, Solutia Incorporated, Spartech Corporation, Sterling Fibers, Inc., and Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc., Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Conductive Polymers
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Outlook
Recession Dampens Market Sentiment
Growth Drivers
Market Challenges
Market Stance
3.FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MARKET
Polymeric Materials Offer Bright Prospects
New Applications Expedite Polymers Market
Emergence of New Markets
Plastic Electronics Driving Polymers Market
Semiconductors Poised for Rapid Growth
Change in Consumer Preferences
Quality Dominates Polymers Market
Burgeoning Demand for OLEDs
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Polymers or Plastics
What Are Conductive Polymers?
Conductivity of Polymers
Diverse Molecular Structure of Conducting Polymers
Unique Characteristics of Conductive Polymers
Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs)
5.MANUFACTURE OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
The Making of Conductive Polymers
Conductive Polymers – An Alternative to Metals?
A Glance at the Negative Aspects of Conductive Polymers
History Behind the Development
6.APPLICATIONS OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
Grouping of Polymer Applications
Conductivity Applications
Electroactivity Applications
Polymer Batteries Vs Metal Batteries
Conductive Polymers Suppress Static Discharge
Sensors Sensing Polymers
Conductive Polymers in OLEDs
Can Conductive Polymers be Artificial Muscles?
Conducting Polymers for Electronic Ink
Conductive Polymers Foray into Medical Industry
Polymers in Printed Circuit Boards
Light Emitting Polymers Battle Against LCDs
7.ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
8.THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
9.PRODUCT SEGMENTS
Conductive Polymers – A Classification
Polyacetylene
Properties of Polyacetylene
Characteristics of Polyacetylene
Polyaniline
Synthesis of Polyaniline
Properties of Polyaniline
Polyaniline – A Look at the Chemical Properties
Fillers Based Polyaniline Composites
Polyaniline – Major Applications
Polyaniline in Nanospray Emitters
Polyaniline Effective against Static Discharge
Polyaniline Effective Against Corrosion
Polypyrrole
Polypyrrole Vs Electrical Stimuli
Applications of Polypyrrole
Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV)
Polythiophene
Applications of Polythiophene
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Poly 3-alkylthiophenes
Electro-Conductive Polymers
Lithium-Conductive Polymers
Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs)
Light Emitting Polymers (LEPs)
10.TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS/ BREAKTHROUGHS
Polyaniline in Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers Develop New Method to Produce Yarns
Enhancement in the Conductivity of Polyaniline
Plextronics Develops Sulfur Based Polythiophene
Simple Method to Produce Polymer Nanowires Production
Phillips Research Develops New Polymer Technology
Creation of Conductive Polymers Analysis
Electricity Sensitive Clothes
Individual Efforts in Conducting Polymers Development
Conducting Polymer Sheath for Tissue Stimulation
Energizing Conducting Polymers Technology
Biomaterials Based Conducting Polymers
Pennsylvania Developer Creates Conducting Jacket
Ohio Creators Invent Conducting Polymeric Nanocomposites
Idaho Developer Creates Polymer Contact System
11.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS
Eeonyx Corporation Launches a Line of Conductive Polymer Products
Styron Launches CALIBRE™ 1060 DVD Polycarbonate Resin
Lubrizol Expands the Stat-Rite® Polymers Brand
Chevron Phillips Chemical Launches Ryton® Polyphenylene Sulfide Resins
PolyOne Introduces Geon™ HC Vinyl Compound-Based Products
GLS Introduces Phthalate-Free TPEs
12.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Dow Unveils Polypropylene Products
Dow Launches FINGERPRINT™ Polyethylene Resins
KEMET Launches 35-Volt Rated Polymer Tantalum Capacitor
KEMET Extends Portfolio
PolyOne and Kraton Polymers Develop OnFlex™-S KA Range
Spartech Develops ULTRATUF® CX~D
Spartech Introduces TUF-GLAS® LD
Eastman Chemical Co Introduces Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester
Crosslink Unveils Innovative Polymer Coating for Capacitor Anodes
Eastman Chemical Rolls Out Performance Additives and Specialty Polymers
KEMET Introduces Conductive Polymer with the Lowest ESR
KEMET Unveils New Polymer Capacitor
Tyco Introduces HWAT System
PolyOne Launches OnColor™
KEMET Widens Portfolio of Conductive Polymers
Dow Corning Unveils Series of Silicones
Dow Launches Polyurethane Technology
Chevron Launches New PPS Resin Grade
13.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Bain Capital Acquires Styrenics Unit of Dow Chemical
Braskem Acquires Polypropylene Business of Sunoco Chemicals
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Artificial Muscle
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Acquires Polycarbonate Business of Royal DSM
Fortron Industries to Expand PPS Production
Dow Basic Plastics Inks Deal with Balongan Polypropylene Facility
SABIC Innovative to Acquire Product Line from RheTech
Sunoco to Close Polypropylene Manufacturing Unit
Dyneon LLC Pockets Hitech Polymers Inc.
Konarka Technologies Ink Agreement with SKYShades® Products
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Expands Capacity
PolyOne Realigns its Business Segments
PolyOne Acquires Ngai Hing PlastChem
14.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Fortron Industries Doubles Production Capacity
Noveon, Inc. Renamed Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc
PolyOne Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
CPFilms Acquires Assets of Acquired Technology Inc
Solutia Adds New Production Line in Belgium
Spartech forms New Strategic Business Unit
Sabic Acquires GE Plastics
Integral Technologies Inks Manufacturing Pact with Jasper Rubber Products
Dow Chemical and Chevron Philips to Jointly Set Up a Styrene JV
Henkel Acquires Alba Adesivos
Littelfuse Purchases Assets of SurgX Corporation
Dow Signs Distribution Deal with Entec
Solutia Increases Price for Polymers and Adipic Acid
15.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3M COMPANY
Cabot Corporation
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
Crosslink
Cytec Industries, Inc.
The Dow Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company
Ferro Corporation
Fortron Industries LLC
Fractal Systems, Inc.
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc.
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
KEMET Corporation
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Littelfuse Incorporated
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
National Starch and Chemical Company
Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company
PolyOne Corporation
Solutia Incorporated
Spartech Corporation
Sterling Fibers, Inc.
Synthetic Rubber Technologies, Inc.
16.FOCUS ON SELECT UNIVERSITIES/ RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Clemson University
Duke University
The University of Florida
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Ohio University
Sandia National Laboratories
University of California, Santa Barbara
17.MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 1: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Resin Type – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: US 11-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by End-Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by End-Use Application – Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: US 11-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Product Components Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart
Table 7: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers Market by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers Market by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 65 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 66)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
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