Sol-Gel Products: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 107 pages | ID: SA24162E00AEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the Global Market for Sol-Gel Products in US$ Million. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. 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 53 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3M Company
• Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
• Cabot Corp.
• Chemat Technology Inc.
• Compagnie De Saint-Gobain

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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Prelude
Current and Future Analysis
Global Market Analysis
Regional Market Analysis

2. GROWTH DRIVERS, CHALLENGES & TRENDS

New Developments in Sol-Gel Chemistry Fuel Market Growth
Sol-Gel Methods – A Powerful Tool to Sharpen Competitive Edge
Bio-Medical Applications Continue to Expand
Multiple Applications to Drive the Market
Multi-Functional Coatings
Biosensors
Biocompatible Materials
Rising Prices of Sol-Gel Products Impact Penetration
Demand for Sol-Gel Thin Films and Coatings in Optical and Electronics Applications on the Rise
BZT-BST Nanocrystals Developed to Substitute Lead-based PZT Piezoelectric Ceramics
New Ultraviolet-Cured Hybrid Sol-gel Coatings Developed for Aeronautical DTM Applications and Composites
Intense Competition, Lack of Standardization Pose Challenges
PM System – A Better Alternative to Ethanol System for Anti-Reflective Coatings
Production Process Using Ethanol System
Pros and Cons of Ethanol System
PM System – the Alternative Process
Sol-Gel Process Continues to Pave Way for Smarter Nano-Fabrics
Bright Prospects for Sol-Gel based Nanomaterials in Biosensor Development
Conducting Polymers
Carbon Nanotubes
Self-Assembled Systems
Sol-Gel Coatings Make Inroads into Art Conservation

3. INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF SOL-GEL NANOCOATINGS

Introduction
Nanocoating Manufacturers Weather Recession through R&D Focus
Nanocoating Developers under Pressure to Commercialize Products
Nanocoatings Make Inroads into the Healthcare Sector
Immense Potential for Nanocoatings in Automotive Sector
Environmental Benefits of Nanocoatings: A Key Growth Driver

Table 1. The US Market for Nanomaterials in Construction Industry (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Coatings, Composites, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Titanium Dioxide Nanocoatings Ignite Interest
New Process Gives Rise to Sols and Nano-films with High Transparency

4. OVERVIEW OF SOL-GEL PRODUCTS

Introduction
Thin Films & Coatings
Protective Coatings
Coatings for Corrosion Resistance
Abrasion Resistance and Hard Coatings for Metals and Plastics
Coatings for Protection from Ion Bombardment
Diffusion Barrier Coating
Optical Films and Coatings
Electrochromic Films
Photochromic Films
Anti-Reflection Coatings
Multilayer AR Coating
Diffuse AR Coating
Multilayer Anti-Reflective and Anti-Static Coatings
Optical Waveguides
Reflecting Films
Optical Absorption and Colored Films
Non-Linear Optic and Electro-Optic Films
Films for Micropatterning
Fluorescent Films
Powders & Abrasive Grains
Monolithics & Porous Materials
Fibers
Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Polymers
Class I Hybrid Materials
Class II Hybrid Materials

5. THE SOL-GEL PROCESS

Overview
Precursors Used in Sol-Gel
Evolution of Sol-Gel Process
Advantages of Sol-Gel Process
Sol-Gel Process for Producing Monoliths
Drying Processes Used in Sol-Gel Processing
Methods for Fabrication of Sol-Gel Coatings
Dip Coating
Spray Coating
Capillary Coating
Spin Coating
Flow Coating
Roll Coating
Inkjet Printing

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Arkin Holdings Announces Plans to Take Over Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd.
Tecnalia Develops AVCOP for Applying Metallic Coatings to Products
NTC Nano Tech Coatings Partners ITALCOAT for Developing Sol-Gel Coatings for Aluminum Coils
Thermolon Unveils Sol-Gel Based MARATHON Coatings
Hybrid Glass Technologies Sets Up Hybrid Glass Technologies Poland
Nanogate and Eurogard Develop De-misting Coating for Glazing Applications
Sol-Gel Technologies Completes Phase II Trial of Sol-Gel Drug Delivery System for Rosacea Therapy
Sol-Gel Technologies Inks Second Agreement with US Pharma Major
Airbus Approves Socomore’s SOCOGEL A0203 BLUE for Fuselage Exterior

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3M COMPANY (US)

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (US)
Cabot Corp. (US)
Chemat Technology Inc. (US)
Compagnie De Saint-Gobain (France)
Gaema Tech Co. , Ltd (South Korea)
Hybrid Glass Technologies, Inc. (US)
MarkeTech International, Inc. (US)
Nanogate AG (Germany)
NTC Nano Tech Coatings GmbH (Germany)
Prinz Optics GmbH (Germany)
TAASI Corporation (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sol-Gel Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Historic Review for Sol-Gel Products by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 14-Year Perspective for Sol-Gel Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 53 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 55)
The United States (17)
Japan (3)
Europe (28)
  France (3)
  Germany (16)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Rest of Europe (6)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (6)
Middle East (1)