Self-Cleaning Window Markets – 2013
The key objective of this report is to identify and quantify the market for self-cleaning windows worldwide. With regard to quantifying the self-cleaning windows market, we include a detailed eight-year forecast in volume and value terms. The methodology for these projections is to be found in Chapter Three of this report.
Since the market for self-cleaning windows is one with relatively few participants at the present time, an appraisal of the current self-cleaning windows products on the market and a critical review of some of the latest R&D in this space is presented here.
Finally, we note that the subject of this report is primarily restricted to self-cleaning windows. We acknowledge that this is part of bigger trends and we discuss these trends to some extent in what follows. For example, we take a look at how the self-cleaning windows trend fits into more general R&D work targeting self-cleaning surfaces as a whole.
We also examine how self-cleaning capabilities may be incorporated into conventional insulated glazing units (IGUs) and smart windows. And we have something to say about self-cleaning capabilities in the solar panel space, a market where there are some overlapping drivers, markets and potentially product integrations with the self-cleaning windows
Since the market for self-cleaning windows is one with relatively few participants at the present time, an appraisal of the current self-cleaning windows products on the market and a critical review of some of the latest R&D in this space is presented here.
Finally, we note that the subject of this report is primarily restricted to self-cleaning windows. We acknowledge that this is part of bigger trends and we discuss these trends to some extent in what follows. For example, we take a look at how the self-cleaning windows trend fits into more general R&D work targeting self-cleaning surfaces as a whole.
We also examine how self-cleaning capabilities may be incorporated into conventional insulated glazing units (IGUs) and smart windows. And we have something to say about self-cleaning capabilities in the solar panel space, a market where there are some overlapping drivers, markets and potentially product integrations with the self-cleaning windows
CHAPTER ONE: SELF-CLEANING WINDOWS: OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS AND BACKGROUND TO REPORT
1.1 Why Self-Cleaning Windows are an Emerging Market Opportunity
1.1.1 Improving Self-Cleaning Windows Technology
1.1.2 Impetus for Self-Cleaning Comes from Key Windows Industry Trends
1.1.3 Investment Outlook for Self-Cleaning Windows
1.1.4 A Future for Self-Cleaning Windows
1.2 Objective and Scope of this Report
CHAPTER TWO: RIVAL TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS FOR SELF-CLEANING GLASS
2.1 Types of Self-Cleaning Windows Technologies and Products
2.1.1 Market Messaging for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.2 Hydrophobic Self-Cleaning Windows
2.2.1 Market Related Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrophobic Windows
2.3 Hydrophilic Self-Cleaning Windows
2.3.1 Photocatalysis Stage
2.3.2 Hydrophilic Cleaning Stage
2.3.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrophilic Windows
2.4 A Note on ETFE
2.5 Research and Development Trends
2.6 Players and Products in the Self-Cleaning Glass: Industry Structure
2.6.1 Coatings Firms: Products and Strategies for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.6.2 Major Glass Makers: Products and Strategies for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.7 Balcony Systems Solutions: BalcoNano (U.K.)
2.8 Cardinal Glass Industries: Neat Glass (U.S.)
2.8.1 Technology
2.9 Cyndan Chemicals: Vitroglaze (Australia)
2.9.1 Technology
2.10 Hypho Technology: Uri-pel (Singapore)
2.11 International Trading and Consulting: NanoCoat (Australia)
2.12 Lotus Leaf Coatings: LotusShield and Hydrophil (U.S.)
2.12.1 LotusShield
2.12.2 Hydrophil
2.13 NanoPhos: SurfaShield (Greece)
2.14 nanoShell (U.K.)
2.14.1 nanoShell Glass
2.14.2 nanoShell Solar PV
2.15 nGimat (U.S.)
2.16 NSG/Pilkington: Activ (Japan/U.K.)
2.16.1 Technology
2.16.2 The Activ Product Range
2.17 PPG Industries: SunClean (U.S.)
2.17.1 Technology
2.17.2 SunClean Recently Offered for Commercial Applications
2.18 RainAway Nanotechnology: RainAway Nano Self-Cleaning Glass Coat (Malaysia)
2.19 Reactive Surfaces: DeGreez (U.S.)
2.20 Saint-Gobain: Aquaclean and Bioclean (France)
2.20.1 Bioclean
2.21 Shanghai Huzheng Nano Technology (China)
2.22 Viridian Glass
2.23 Opportunities for Self-Cleaning Coatings in Solar Panels
2.23.1 Technologies Used
2.24 Key Points Made in this Chapter
CHAPTER THREE: SELF-CLEANING WINDOWS: APPLICATIONS AND FORECASTS
3.1 Creating an Analytical Framework for the Self-Cleaning Windows Sector
3.1.1 Macroeconomic Assumptions
3.1.2 Assumptions About the Construction Industry
3.1.3 Secondary Sources of Information
3.2 Key Selling Features and Value Propositions for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.2.1 Convenience-Justified Adoption of Self-Cleaning Windows
3.2.2 Visibility-Justified Adoption of Self-Cleaning Windows
3.3 Limitations on the Market for Self-Cleaning Windows:
3.3.1 Climate-Related Limitations
3.3.2 Limitations Deriving from the Location of the Facility
3.3.3 "Chemical" Limitations on the Market for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.4 Analysis and Eight-Year Forecast of End User Markets for Self-Cleaning Windows Markets
3.4.1 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Type of Building
3.4.2 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Retrofits/New Builds
3.4.3 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Technology
3.5 Future Enhanced Markets for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.1 Solar Panels and Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.2 Other Enhanced/Multi-Functional Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.3 Eight-Year Forecast of Enhanced Self-Cleaning Windows
3.6 Key Points Made in this Chapter
Acronyms and Abbreviations Used In this Report
About the Author
1.1 Why Self-Cleaning Windows are an Emerging Market Opportunity
1.1.1 Improving Self-Cleaning Windows Technology
1.1.2 Impetus for Self-Cleaning Comes from Key Windows Industry Trends
1.1.3 Investment Outlook for Self-Cleaning Windows
1.1.4 A Future for Self-Cleaning Windows
1.2 Objective and Scope of this Report
CHAPTER TWO: RIVAL TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS FOR SELF-CLEANING GLASS
2.1 Types of Self-Cleaning Windows Technologies and Products
2.1.1 Market Messaging for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.2 Hydrophobic Self-Cleaning Windows
2.2.1 Market Related Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrophobic Windows
2.3 Hydrophilic Self-Cleaning Windows
2.3.1 Photocatalysis Stage
2.3.2 Hydrophilic Cleaning Stage
2.3.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrophilic Windows
2.4 A Note on ETFE
2.5 Research and Development Trends
2.6 Players and Products in the Self-Cleaning Glass: Industry Structure
2.6.1 Coatings Firms: Products and Strategies for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.6.2 Major Glass Makers: Products and Strategies for Self-Cleaning Windows
2.7 Balcony Systems Solutions: BalcoNano (U.K.)
2.8 Cardinal Glass Industries: Neat Glass (U.S.)
2.8.1 Technology
2.9 Cyndan Chemicals: Vitroglaze (Australia)
2.9.1 Technology
2.10 Hypho Technology: Uri-pel (Singapore)
2.11 International Trading and Consulting: NanoCoat (Australia)
2.12 Lotus Leaf Coatings: LotusShield and Hydrophil (U.S.)
2.12.1 LotusShield
2.12.2 Hydrophil
2.13 NanoPhos: SurfaShield (Greece)
2.14 nanoShell (U.K.)
2.14.1 nanoShell Glass
2.14.2 nanoShell Solar PV
2.15 nGimat (U.S.)
2.16 NSG/Pilkington: Activ (Japan/U.K.)
2.16.1 Technology
2.16.2 The Activ Product Range
2.17 PPG Industries: SunClean (U.S.)
2.17.1 Technology
2.17.2 SunClean Recently Offered for Commercial Applications
2.18 RainAway Nanotechnology: RainAway Nano Self-Cleaning Glass Coat (Malaysia)
2.19 Reactive Surfaces: DeGreez (U.S.)
2.20 Saint-Gobain: Aquaclean and Bioclean (France)
2.20.1 Bioclean
2.21 Shanghai Huzheng Nano Technology (China)
2.22 Viridian Glass
2.23 Opportunities for Self-Cleaning Coatings in Solar Panels
2.23.1 Technologies Used
2.24 Key Points Made in this Chapter
CHAPTER THREE: SELF-CLEANING WINDOWS: APPLICATIONS AND FORECASTS
3.1 Creating an Analytical Framework for the Self-Cleaning Windows Sector
3.1.1 Macroeconomic Assumptions
3.1.2 Assumptions About the Construction Industry
3.1.3 Secondary Sources of Information
3.2 Key Selling Features and Value Propositions for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.2.1 Convenience-Justified Adoption of Self-Cleaning Windows
3.2.2 Visibility-Justified Adoption of Self-Cleaning Windows
3.3 Limitations on the Market for Self-Cleaning Windows:
3.3.1 Climate-Related Limitations
3.3.2 Limitations Deriving from the Location of the Facility
3.3.3 "Chemical" Limitations on the Market for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.4 Analysis and Eight-Year Forecast of End User Markets for Self-Cleaning Windows Markets
3.4.1 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Type of Building
3.4.2 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Retrofits/New Builds
3.4.3 Breakout of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Technology
3.5 Future Enhanced Markets for Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.1 Solar Panels and Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.2 Other Enhanced/Multi-Functional Self-Cleaning Windows
3.5.3 Eight-Year Forecast of Enhanced Self-Cleaning Windows
3.6 Key Points Made in this Chapter
Acronyms and Abbreviations Used In this Report
About the Author
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit 2-1: How Self-Cleaning Glass Fits into Current Energy and Other "Megatrends"
Exhibit 2-2: Selected R &D Trends and Institutions in Self-Cleaning Glass
Exhibit 2-3: Players and Products in the Self-Cleaning Windows Space
Exhibit 2-4: Self-Cleaning Coatings Firms: Comparative Listing
Exhibit 2-5: Self-Cleaning Windows Firms: Comparative Listing
Exhibit 2-6: Pilkington Activ Product Range
Exhibit 3-1: Core Selling Features for Self-Cleaning Windows
Exhibit 3-3: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Type of Building ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-4: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Retrofit/New Builds ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-5: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Technology ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-6: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Levels/Type of Integration ($ Millions)
Exhibit 2-1: How Self-Cleaning Glass Fits into Current Energy and Other "Megatrends"
Exhibit 2-2: Selected R &D Trends and Institutions in Self-Cleaning Glass
Exhibit 2-3: Players and Products in the Self-Cleaning Windows Space
Exhibit 2-4: Self-Cleaning Coatings Firms: Comparative Listing
Exhibit 2-5: Self-Cleaning Windows Firms: Comparative Listing
Exhibit 2-6: Pilkington Activ Product Range
Exhibit 3-1: Core Selling Features for Self-Cleaning Windows
Exhibit 3-3: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Type of Building ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-4: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Retrofit/New Builds ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-5: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Technology ($ Millions)
Exhibit 3-6: Analysis of Self-Cleaning Windows Market by Levels/Type of Integration ($ Millions)
