Nanocatalysts: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide market for Nanocatalysts in US$ Millions. Nanocatalysts find their application in a variety of industry segments. The report broadly classifies and analyzes the global nanocatalysts market by the following end-use segments: Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical industry, Food processing, Environmental Applications, and Others. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. A five-year historic analysis is also provided. The report profiles 47 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Argonide Corporation, BASF SE, BASF Catalyst LLC, Bayer Ag, Catalytic Solution, Inc., Evonik Degussa GmbH, Genencor International, Inc., Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Johnson Matthey Plc., Mach I, Inc., Nanophase Technologies Corporation, NanoScale Corporation, NexTech Materials Ltd., Oxonica, PQ Corporation, Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh., Umicore, and Zeolyst International. 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
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Worldwide Market for Nanocatalysts
Review of Select End-Use Applications
2. MARKET TRENDS
Global Market for Carbon Nanotubes to Grow Significantly
Industrial Demand for Gold Seen Rising
Global Zeolite Consumption on the Rise
Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Witness an Increased Adoption of Nanocatalysts
Global Nanotechnology Market to Register Over US$20 billion Revenue by 2011
Increased Preference of Nanocatalysts Over Conventional Catalysts
Processed Foods Drive the Growth of Food Enzymes Market in China
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What is a Catalyst?
Types of Catalysts
Chemical Industry Catalysts
Polymerization Catalysts
Petroleum Refining Catalysts
Environmental Catalysts
The Need for Catalysts
Catalysts Soon to be Replaced by Nanotechnology Upgrades
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology Segments
Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Health
Nanoparticles
Classification of Nanoparticles
Production of Nanoparticles
Measuring Nanoparticles
Measurement of Mass
Measurement of Surface Area
Nanotechnology Applications
Versatility of Nanotechnology
Convergence of Nanotechnology with Catalysts
Nanocatalysts
Introduction and Definition
Performance of Nanocatalysts Thrives on Nanotechnology
Properties of Nanocatalysts
Diverse Physical Properties
Innovative Application Techniques
Increased Area of Action
Nanocatalysts - Brief History
Nanocatalysts – The Next Gen Catalysts
Control Over Nanoparticle Size
Control Over Nanoparticle Composition
Control Over Nanoparticle Structure
Nanoparticle Anchoring
NxCat™ - A New Nanocatalyst Technology
Types of Nanocatalysts
Zeolites
Sources of Zeolite
Uses of Zeolites
Domestic & Commercial
Heating & Refrigeration
Agriculture
Detergents
Gemstones
Medical
Construction
Transition Metal Nanocatalysts
Introduction
Applications and Benefits
Industrial Enzymes
Transition Metal Oxides
Metallocene Catalyst
Carbon Nanotubes
Types of Carbon Nanotubes
Single-Walled Nanotubes
Multi-Walled Nanotubes
Fullerite
Torus
Properties of CNTs
Strength
Kinetic Property
Electrical and Thermal Properties
Structural Defects
Production Methods of CNTs
Arc Discharge
Laser Ablation
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Benefits of CNTs
Probable Future Applications of CNTs
4. AN OVERVIEW OF END-USE APPLICATIONS
Major End-Use Industries
Market Scenario for End-Use Applications
Industry Applications – In Detail
Nanocatalyst Applications in Refining and Petrochemical Industry
An Overview on Refining and Petrochemical Industry
Trends in Refining Catalysis
Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications
Cracking Catalysts
Hydro-Desulfurization (HDS)
Premium Gas at no Additional Cost
Other Types of Refining Applications for Commercial Purposes
Launch Phase Nanocatalyst Applications
Heavy Oil Upgrading
Coal Liquefaction
Nanocatalyst Applications in Chemical Industry
An Overview of Chemical Industry
Established Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications
Detergents
Ethanol Production
Agricultural Chemicals
Developmental Applications
Production of Hydrogen Peroxide with Higher Selectivity to the Desired Product
Nanocatalyst Applications in Pharmaceutical Industry
Reduction in Wastage and Side-Products – An Established Commercial Application
Food Processing Industry
Food Processing – An Established Commercial Application
Environmental Applications
Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Converters
Launch Phase Applications
Air Purification Systems
Developmental Applications
Vehicle Emissions Application
Advanced Lean-Burn Emission Control Systems
Cleaning up Paper Mill Waste Stream
Nanocatalyst Applications in Energy Sector
Established Commercial Applications in Energy Production
Additives for Fuel & Explosives
Launch Phase Applications in Energy Production
Diesel Based Fuel Additives
Developmental Applications in Energy Production
Fuel Cells
Nanostructured Catalysts for Efficient Pem Fuel Cells
Reformer Catalysts
Nanocatalyst Applications in Polymer Production
Metallocene Polymers - An Established Commercial Applications Polymer Production
5. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
US Department of Energy Develops New Nanoscale Catalyst Engineering Concept
Nissan’s New Exhaust System Technology Reduces Consumption of Precious Metals
Nanostellar Uses Gold as Oxidation Catalyst
QuantumSphere Announces Enhanced Fuel Cell Performance with Nanocatalyst
Bioapplicable, Nanocomposite and Nanostructured Materials for Catalytic Applications
BASF Develops Innovative Process for Producing Chiral Intermediates
Motorola and Arizona University Develop Advanced Sensing Applications of SWNTs
Idaho Space Materials Develops New Manufacturing Process for Pure CNTs
Headwaters Introduces New Nanocatalyst Technology
6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Nippon Develops New Catalyst
Albemarle Introduces Latest Ketjenfine® 770 Hydro-Desulphurization Catalyst
Hitachi Maxell Develops Innovative High-Performance Gold-Platinum Catalyst
Danisco’s Genencor Introduces First Commercial Biomass Enzyme
Genencor Introduces New Maxaliq Enzyme
Genencor Introduces New MannaStar™ Enzyme for Detergents
Rio Polimeros Develops LLDPE Metallocene Resins with Univation Technology
BASF Develops Two New Chiral Amines
Korea Electronics Technology Institute Develops First Nano Image Sensor Chip
Nanophase Adds Eleven New Nanoparticle Products to Alfa Aesar’s Distribution List
7.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
PQ Corporation Merges with INEOS Silicas
ZEOX to Acquire Zeolite Processing Plant
VT International Completes Acquisition of Nanotailor
Lockheed Martin Takes Over Nantero’s Government Business Arm
Catalytic Solutions to Setup Joint Venture with Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo KK
DSM Enters into Co-Development Agreement with LibraGen
Unidym Extends Joint Development Pact with Samsung
CNProbes Enters into Manufacturing Agreement with a Major MEMS Foundry
Unidym Extends Alliance with Battelle
Toyota Tsusho and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Distribution Agreement
Clariant Masterbatches and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Partnership Agreement
Nanocomp Technologies Bags U.S. Army Contract
Arrowhead Announces Formation of a New Subsidiary “Agonn”
Energenics Appoints Nanotrade as Distributor for Enercat in Eastern Europe
Catalytic Solutions Streamlines its Catalyst Business
Novozymes to Construct New Production Unit in Nebraska
Zeolyst Adds New Plants to Existing Manufacturing Capacity
Umicore to Construct Automotive Catalyst Manufacturing Unit in India
Genencor Inaugurates Blending Plant in India
CSI’s Czech Republic Plant Construction Begins
BASF Expands Polypropylene Production Facility in Spain
Sud-Chemie Becomes First Catalyst Production Company in Qatar
Hanwha Chemical Begins Mass Carbon Nanotube Production
Carbon Nanotechnologies and Unidym Merge to Create New CNT Product Company
GS Carbon Acquires Carbon Aerogel Technologies of Aerogel Composite
Johnson Matthey Acquires Argillon
J.P. Morgan and CCMP Announce Acquisition of Niagara’s PQ Corporation by Carlyle
Umicore Concludes Takeover of Delphi’s Automotive Catalyst Operations
AIXTRON AG Acquires Nanoinstruments Ltd.
Novozymes Takes over Biocon’s Enzyme Activities
Hypercat ACP and Nanostellar® Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Catalysts Material
Altair and Sherwin-Williams Form AlSher Titania JV for Pigment Production
Nanocyl Partners with Velox for Distribution of Carbon Nanotube Products
Antaria Enters into Strategic Partnership with Energenics
Royal Dutch Shell and Codexis Collaborate for Conversion of Biomass to Fuel
Almac Announces Alliance with BioCatalytics
Bayer Enters into Distribution Pact with Brenntag Schweizerhall for Carbon Nanotubes
Konarka and Toppan Sign Agreement for Commercialization of Power Plastic®
DIREVO-Danisco A/S Team Delivers Significantly Enhanced Phytase Enzyme
VeruTEK and QSI Enter into Partnership for Ecosystem Rectification
Surrey NanoSystems Obtains a Key Order from ITA
Albemarle Inaugurates Regional Sales Office in Dubai
BASF Announces Expansion Plans for Automobile Catalyst Plants
PQ Corporation Expands Production Capacity of Silica-Chrome Catalysts
John Matthey to Establish Two Emission Control Catalyst Units to Manage Heavy Demand
Sud-Chemie Expands Zeolite Production
ON Semiconductor Collaborates with Nantero for New Semiconductor Process
Raymor Receives Supply Order for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
CVD Equipment Receives Order for Carbon Nanotube System CNT Technologies
Petrol Ofisi Signs an Agreement with Oxonica for Nanocatalyst Supply
Raymor Installs New Production Facility for Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes
8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Argonide Corporation (US)
BASF SE (Germany)
BASF Catalyst LLC (US)
Bayer Ag (Germany)
Catalytic Solution, Inc (US)
Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
Genencor International, Inc (US)
Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc (US)
Hyperion Catalysis International (US)
Johnson Matthey Plc (UK)
Mach I, Inc (US)
Nanophase Technologies Corporation (US)
NanoScale Corporation (US)
NexTech Materials Ltd. (US)
Oxonica (UK)
PQ Corporation (US)
Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh. (Germany)
Sud-Chemie AG (Germany)
Umicore (Belgium)
Zeolyst International (US)
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application – Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: World Historic Review for Nanocatalysts by End- Use Application – Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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