Abstract
“Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy: Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Sources” examines the impact of nanotechnology on the quest for sustainable energy.
Both the report and the accompanying free white paper “Nanotech:Cleantech - Quantifying The Effect Of Nanotechnologies on CO2 Emissions” use a new economic model based on primary research that quantifies the impact and diffusion of nanotechnologies over time, allowing more accurate quantification of market impacts than was previously possible.
Through a detailed analysis of technologies both currently available and under development the report concludes that
- The major near-term benefit of nanotechnologies will be in reducing weight in the transportation sector with nanocomposite materials quickly diffusing across the automotive and aerospace industries
- Over the next seven years, highest growth opportunities will come from the application of nanomaterials to making better use of existing resources rather than generating new forms of renewable energy
- Highest growth rates will be in the development of renewable energy sources while the materials sector is already crowded
- Current applications of nanotechnologies will result in a global annual saving of 8 thousand tons of carbon dioxide in 2007, rising to over a million tons by 2014
Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Cientifica Nanotechnology Model
- Definitions of Nanotechnologies
- Major Assumptions
- Quantifying The Effect of Nanotechnologies on Global Emissions
- The Impact Of Nanotechnologies on CO2 Emissions
- Reduction of Transport Emissions
- Reduction of Residential and Commercial Energy Use Through Improved Insulation
- Thin Film Solar Cells for Renewable Energy
- Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Energy
- Cientifica Nanotechnology Model
- MARKET FORECAST FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- The Nano-Energy Landscape
- Energy Saving
- Storage of Renewable Energy
- Energy Conversion/Production
- Overall Energy Markets By Application
- The Nano-Energy Landscape
- INTRODUCTION
- Objectives of the Report
- World Energy Trends
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the EU
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the USA
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in China and India
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in Japan
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in Australia
- Overview of the Interaction of Sustainable Energy with Nanotechnologies in the Rest of the World
- Why Sustainable Energy Needs Nanotechnologies
- Market Demand Push
- Technology Improvement
- Environmental Issue
- The Energy Sector
- Common Energy Source Classifications
- Conventional Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Clean Energy
- Renewable Energy Conversion
- Solar Photovoltaics
- Solar Thermal Energy
- Hydrogen Conversion
- Thermoelectricity
- Bioenergetics
- Energy Storage Technologies
- Batteries
- Fuel Cells
- Capacitors
- Supercapacitors
- Common Energy Source Classifications
- Value Chain And Value-Added Points Of Nanotechnology In The Energy Sector
- Energy Sector Value Chain
- Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain
- Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in Sustainable Energy
- Challenge of Nanotechnology Applications in Sustainable Energy
- Emission Issues
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions
- Carbon Management
- Nanotechnology Methods
- Cost Issues
- Safety Issues
- Commercialization Issues
- Infrastructural Issues
- Intellectual Property Issues
- Emission Issues
- NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- Summary Of Nanotechnology Applications For Sustainable Energy
- Introduction
- Nanotechnologies For Sustainability And Efficiency Of Fossil
Fuels/Energy Saving
- Lighter and Stronger Materials
- Thermal Management
- Solid-State Lighting - More Efficient Lighting Point Sources
- More Efficient Lighting For Large Areas
- Efficient Combustion
- Nanotechnologies for Energy Conversion / Production
- Solar Photovoltaics (PV) - Solar Cells
- Hydrogen Conversion
- Waste Heat Recovery/Thermoelectricity
- Solar Thermal Energy
- Geothermal Energy
- Biomass
- Nanotechnologies for Storage of Renewable Energy
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Hydrogen Storage - Fuel Cells
- Supercapacitors
- REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
- Summary of the Reduction of CO2 Emissions In the Transportation and Automotive Sector
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the
Transportation and Automotive Sector
- Hybrid Electric Cars Powered by Nano-Engineered Batteries
- Nanocomposite Materials for Higher Performance Vehicle Parts
- Paint and Clothing that can Generate Electricity
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Transportation and Automotive
Sector
- Products and Markets
- Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and
Automotive Sector
- Drivers and Barriers
- Market Forecast
- Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector
- REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN THE PORTABLE ELECTRONICS SECTOR
- Summary of Reduction of CO2 Emissions in the Portable Electronics Sector
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the
Portable Electronics Sector
- Better Li-Ion Batteries for Portable Devices
- Supercapacitor for Fast Recharging Portable Devices
- Efficiency -Improved Displays
- Nanocomposite Materials for Lighter and Stronger Devices
- High Performance Renewable Power Generation
- Electronic Clothing and Powering Systems
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Portable Electronics Sector
- Products and Markets
- Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Portable Electronics
Sector
- Drivers and Barriers
- Market Forecast
- Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Portable Electronics Sector
- REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE
- Summary of Reduction of CO2 Emissions in Residential and Commercial Use
- Current Applications of Nanotechnology For Reducing CO2 Emissions in
Residential and Commercial Use
- Nanomaterials for Power-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Buildings
- Nanosensors for Smart Houses
- Energy-Efficient Lightening Sources
- Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and
Commercial Use
- Products and Markets
- Costs and Benefits
- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and
Commercial Use
- Drivers and Barriers
- Market Forecast
- Roadmap
- The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
- FINDINGS
- APPENDIX I: NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY APPLICATIONS MATRIX
- Sustainable Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector
- Sustainable Energy for Portable Electronics Sector
- Sustainable Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
- APPENDIX II: PROMISING NANOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- APPENDIX III: NANOTECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
