Abstract
This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends related to polymer nanocomposite technologies.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Overview and Research Highlights
- Overview
- Key Research Highlights
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
2 POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES--AN OVERVIEW
- Technology Primer
- What are Polymer Nanocomposites?
- Types of Polymer Nanocomposites
- Key Properties
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Nanoparticle and Nanotube Production
- Functionalization and Processing Methods
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ANALYSIS
- Technology Drivers
- Overview
- Technology Drivers
- Technology Challenges and Restraints
- Overview
- Technology Challenges
- Cost--A Driver or a Challenge?
- Technology Trends
- Overview
- The Current Scenario
- Nanocomposite Roadmap
- Assessment of Applications
- Overview
- Automotive
- Food Packaging
- Healthcare
- Aerospace and Defense
- Other Applications
- Nanocomposite Applications Roadmap
- Assessment of Health and Safety Issues
- Overview
- Health and Safety Concerns
- Nanotechnology Standards and Regulations Development
4 NOTEWORTHY INNOVATIONS
- Noteworthy Innovations in Clay-Based PNCs
- Natural and Synthetic Nanoclays to Enhance Performance of Thermoplastic and Thermoset Resins--USA
- RTP' s Nanoclay Compounds for Fuel System Applications--USA
- Nanocomposites for an Injection-Moulded Automobile Fuel Tank--Sweden
- Novel Approach to Form Well-Exfoliated Nylon 6 Nanocomposites--China
- InMat' s Nanolok Coating Technology--USA
- Incorporation of Nanoclays into Polymeric Materials to Develop New Yarn Properties--Belgium
- Nanocomposites for Cosmetotextile Applications--Italy
- Analytical Method to Measure Degree of Delamination--USA
- Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Based Composites Investigated--Hong Kong
- Electroconductive Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Polypropylene and Montmorillonite--Slovakia
- Using Supercritical Fluids to Rapidly Exfoliate Clay--Canada
- Noteworthy Innovations in Carbon-Based PNCs
- Complete Dissociation of Nanofiller Aggregates--Belgium
- Unique Blend of High-Concentration Predispersed CNTs in Polymers--Belgium
- Researchers Develop Graphene-Based Composite Materials--USA
- CNI' s High Electrical Conductivity CNT Nanocomposites--USA
- Polymer Nanocomposites as High-Temperature Damping Materials--USA
- Metal/Oxide and Other Nanoparticle-Based PNCs
- Nanoadditives from BYK Chemie for Scratch-Resistant and UV Stability--Germany
- High Refractive Indices and High Transparency Polymer Nanocomposites--USA
- Magnetic Nanocomposites for Electronic and Telecommunication Applications--USA
- Nanomyte Offers Enhancement of Commonly Used Thermoplastics--USA
- Umicore' s Zano as an Additive to Plastics and Plastic Films--Belgium
- Lanxess Develops Compounds with Improved Functionality for Injection Molding--Germany
- New Nanocomposite Material by Melt Mixing--China
- Use of SDR in the Production of Polymer Nanocomposites--UK
- Surface Functionalization and Control of Alignment
- POSS Offers Property Enhancements to Existing Resin Systems--USA
- Functionalized Alumina Nanoparticles with Bifunctional Coupling Agent--USA
5 PATENTS; GLOSSARY; AND KEY CONTACTS
- Patents
- US Patents
- Rest-of-World Patents
- Glossary
- Glossary 1
- Glossary 2
- Key Contacts
- Key Contacts in Universities and Research Institutes
- Corporate Contacts
6 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES
- Database Tables
- Bus Production (1999-2006)
- Car Production (1999-2006)
- Heavy Truck Production (1999-2006)
- Processed Food Production (1999-2006)
- Frozen Food Production (1999-2006)
