Quantum Dots: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 140 pages | ID: QAE3131F8FCEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Quantum Dots in US$ Million by the following End-Use Applications: Optoelectronics, Biomedical, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 32 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3M Company
• American Elements
• Attonuclei S.A.S
• Crystalplex Corporation
• Fujitsu Limited

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Optoelectronics
Biomedical
Other End-Use Applications

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Quantum Dots – A Disruptive Technology with Multifarious Applications

Table 1. Percentage Penetration of Quantum Dots in Laptop & Notebook PC, Personal Computers, Smartphones, Tablet PCs, and TV Sets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Geopraphic Landscape

2. MARKET GROWTH DRIVERS, TRENDS & ISSUES

Changing Broadcast Standards Drive Adoption of QD Technologies in LCD Displays Market

Table 2. Worldwide Quantum Dot Enabled TV Shipments by Region (2016 & 2018): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Volume Shipments for Asia-Pacific, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

QD-Enhanced LCD TVs Take on OLED TVs
Entry of Quantum Dot Enhanced TVs - A Game Changer
Resolution of Technical Issues - Critical for Boosting Penetration of QD Enabled TVs
Manufacturers Take Sides in Battle of OLED Vis-a-vis QD TVs
QD Enabled Displays to Rapidly Gain Traction in Smartphones, Tablet PCs Market
Opportunity Indicator

Table 3. Global Smartphones Market by Geographic Region/Country (2015 & 2018) - Breakdown of Annual Shipments in Thousand Units for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Quantum Dots to Revolutionize LED General Lighting
Opportunity Indicators

Table 4. Global Market for LEDs (2010 & 2020): Percentage Share Breakdown of Market Value by Application - General Lighting, Automotive Lighting, and Backlighting (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Change in Focus of LED Applications

Table 5. Global LED General Lighting Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2010-2020: Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Japan, US, Canada, and Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Applications of QDs in Biomedical/Life Sciences Field Continues to Expand
Quantum Dots Hold Immense Promise for Nanomedicine and Nanotherapeutics
Select Disease Treatable with Quantum Dots Delivered Drugs
QD-Based Fluorophores – a Potential Substitute for Organic Fluorophores
Advantages of QD-based Fluorophores, Compared to Traditional Dyes
Excellent Photostability
Wider Absorption and Narrower Emission Spectra
Higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Higher Sensitivity
Drawbacks of QD-based Fluorophores
QDs Enhanced Solar PV Cells Hold Strong Potential
Further Refinement Required for Commercializing QDs Enhanced Solar PV Cells
QD Enhanced Lasers Being Developed for Next–Gen Telecom Networks
Factors Impeding Growth of QD technology: A Peek Into Challenges
High Price Hinders Commercialization of QD Products
Supply Bottlenecks Pose Challenge to QD Material Producers
Concerns Grow About Environmental Impact of Heavy Metal-based Quantum Dots

3. NOTEWORTHY RESEARCH INITIATIVES

Researchers Employ E-jet printing for Patterning Quantum Dots
Princeton University Researchers Demonstrate 3D Printing of QD LED Integrated Contacts Lens
Los Alamos and UNIMIB Develop QD-Enhanced Luminescent Solar Concentrators
Apple Files Patents for QD Technologies that Enhance its Retina Display
Quantum Dots Aid in Analysing Liposome Targeting for Treating Leishmaniasis
Nano-thin Metal Oxide Layers Used for Controlling QD Properties
QD-Based Magnetic Nanoparticles Developed for Cancer Imaging
NREL Unveils Self-Assembling Quantum Dots
MIT Scientists Develop New Process for Producing Quantum Dots without Blinking Effect

4. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

How Quantum Dots Emit Light
Figure: Representation of Fluorescence Effect of Quantum Dots
Production Process of Quantum Dots
Organic Phase Techniques
Colloidal Synthesis
Lithographic Assembly
Epitaxial
Water phase Techniques
Cap Exchange
Native Surface Modification
Production of Non-Cadmium Quantum Dots
Classification of Quantum Dots
Core Quantum Dots
Core-Shell Quantum Dots
Alloyed Quantum Dots

5. APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM DOTS

Optoelectronic Applications
Flat-Screen Displays for TVs and Computers
Displays for Mobile Devices
Quantum Dot-based LEDs for Lighting Applications
Biological Applications
In-Vivo Imaging
Tissue Imaging
Cellular Imaging
Cancer Therapeutics
Other Applications
Solar Photovoltaic Cells
Quantum Dot Lasers
Memory Chips
Surveillance and Security

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Hisense Unveils Curved ULED2 with Nanosys Quantum
Philips and AOC Develop Monitors with QD Vision Color IQ
TCL Introduces First Quantum Dot TV in China
VP Dynamics Labs Unveils 4k LCD TV/Monitor with QDEF Technology
Top Victory Electronics Showcases LCDs with Color IQTM Optics from QD Vision
LG Electronics Announces Plans to Launch Quantum Dots TVs
ASUS Adopts 3M QDEF Technology for ZENBOOK NX500 Notebook PC

3M SHOWCASES LCD DISPLAYS QDEF TECHNOLOGY

LG Electronics Incorporates Nanoco’s QDs in New 4K ULTRA HD TV Range
BOE Technology Showcases Adobe RGB Monitors with Quantum Dots Technology
QD Vision Unveils Green Quantum Dots with 30 nm FWHM
QD Vision Introduces Color IQ optical component for 3mm LCD Displays
QD Vision Attains Breakthrough Results for QLEDs

3M AND NANOSYS JOINTLY DEVELOP QDEF

Sony Introduces Triluminos TVs with QD Technology

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Dow Chemical Inks Supply Agreement with LG Electronics
Nanosys Licenses Quantum Dots Patent to Samsung Electronics today
Quantum Materials to Scale Up Production of Quantum Dots
Quantum Materials to Scale Up Production of Quantum dots for Solar PV Applications
Quantum Materials Purchases Quantum dots Patents from Bayer Technology
Osram Signs Agreement with Nanoco for Developing Quantum Dots for General Lighting Applications
Quantum Materials Commences Mass Production of Quantum Dots
LMS Secured License to Supply QLAS with Nanoco’s QDEF Technology
QD Vision Partners ShineOn for Developing LCD Applications with Color IQ Optics
Dow Electronic Materials Secures Global License for Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots from Nanoco
Nanosys Expands production Capacity at Milpitas Facility
Nanoco Ramps Up Production Capacity at Runcorn Facility
Quantum Materials Ships Tetrapod Quantum Dot

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3M COMPANY (US)

American Elements (US)
Attonuclei S. A. S. (France)
Crystalplex Corporation (US)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
InVisage Inc. (US)
Life Technologies (US)
Nanoco Group PLC (UK)
NanoSys Inc. (US)
NN-Labs LLC (US)
Ocean NanoTech LLC (US)
QD Laser, Inc. (Japan)
QD Vision, Inc. (US)
Quantum Materials Corp. (US)
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (US)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 6-Year Perspective for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products by End-Use Application - Optoelectronics, Biomedical, and Other End-Use Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World 6-Year Perspective for Quantum Dots Based Products by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Optoelectronics, Biomedical, and Other End-Use Applications for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Opportunity Indicator

Table 10. Smartphone Users (in Millions) in the United States: 2011-2017E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 12. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Product Introduction
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 13. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 14. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. European 6-Year Perspective for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Attonuclei S. A. S. – A key French Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Nanoco Group PLC – A Key Uk Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 19. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Quantum Dots Based Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Product Introductions
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Product Introductions
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 24. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Quantum Dots Based Products Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled:
The United States (18)
Canada (2)
Japan (2)
Europe (5)
  France (1)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (2)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)
Middle East (1)