Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials

SUMMARY

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Others (Include Carbon and Graphite). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 134 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Asbury Carbons, Cabot Corporation, Daramic Inc., Delta plc., DuPont., Energizer Holdings, Evonik Degussa GmbH, Exide Technologies, GrafTech International, H.C. Starck, Hammond Group Inc., Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, OM Group Inc., SGL Carbon AG, Shepherd Chemical Company, Spectrum Brands, Inc., and Superior Graphite Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF 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
• Lithium
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Platinum
• Methanol
• Zinc

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

• An Overview
• Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Slated to Increase through 2010
• Global Demand of Batteries
• Chemicals and Materials
• Current and Future Analysis
• Different Product Mix Shape Demand in Battery Sector
• Fuel Cells - Power Source for the 21st Century
• Table 1: Fuel Cell Market by Select Applications (2004) - Motor Vehicles, Portable Electronic Equipment, Electric Power Generation, Military/Aerospace Applications, and Others (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Fuel Cell Development Gains Momentum
• Global Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Material Makers

2. Trends and Issues

• Smart and Dumb Batteries
• Lithium Batteries Rapidly Expanding Market Share
• Redundancy of Nickel Cadmium
• Rapid Growth in High Performance Batteries to Drive Chemicals and Materials Demand
• Consumer Size Battery Calling the Shots
• Platinum Industry Eyeing Fuel Cell Technology
• Asian Products Create Pricing Pressure
• Focus on New Membrane Development Greater than Ever
• Creation of a New Battery Segment by Chinese Manufacturers
• Inherently Conductive Polymers Target Fuel Cell Market
• Fuel Cells - A Prospective Market for Chemical Industry
• Journey of Fuel Cells from Laboratory to Mass Commercialization
• Commercialization of Fuel Cells Propels Materials and Chemicals Growth
• Search for Better Chemicals and Materials Continues
• Research Directed Towards Polymers and Catalysts
• Focus on Developing New Types of Secondary Batteries
• Small Portable Fuel Cells - An Upcoming Market
• Fuel Cells Ideal for Powering Automobiles
• Future Cars to be Controlled Electrically
• Material Costs - A Major Concern
• Cost Effective Production - Primary Focus
• Growth Opportunities

3. Product Overview

• Battery Defined
• Battery Types
• Primary Batteries
• Alkaline Batteries
• Lithium Batteries
• Zinc-Carbon Batteries
• Others
• Mercury Batteries
• Zinc-Silver Oxide Batteries
• Zinc-Air Batteries
• Lithium-Sulfur-Dioxide Batteries
• Lithium-Thionyl-Chloride Batteries
• Lithium-Oxychloride Batteries
• Lithium-Manganese Batteries
• Lithium-Carbon Monoflouride Batteries
• Secondary Batteries
• Lead-Acid Batteries
• Lithium-Ion
• Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) Batteries
• Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
• Others
• Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries
• Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
• Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries
• Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium - A Comparison
• Nickel- Zinc Batteries
• Nickel-Iron Batteries
• Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries
• Silver-Oxide Batteries
• Alkaline Batteries
• Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries
• Plastic Lithium ion Battery
• Lithium Photo Batteries
• Zinc-Carbon Batteries
• Graphite Batteries
• Button Cells
• Na-S Batteries
• Rechargeable Batteries (Li-Ion, Ni-MH, and Ni-Cd) - Characteristics
• Fuel Cells Defined
• Fuel Cell Stack
• Fuel Cell Types
• Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell
• Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
• Membrane - The Key Element
• Alkaline Fuel Cell
• Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
• Regenerative Fuel Cells
• Zinc-Air Fuel Cells
• Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cell
• Mini Fuel Cell
• Fuel Cell Applications
• Transportation
• Power Generation
• Back-up Power
• Residential
• Military
• Space
• Micro CHP
• Potential Applications for Fuel Cell Systems - By Fuel Cell Type
• General Characteristics of Fuel Cell Types
• Fuels
• Storage
• Classification on the Basis of Hydrogen Production Method
• High Temperature Fuel Cells
• Low Temperature Fuel Cells
• Other Methods of Classification
• Direct-Indirect-Regenerative Fuel Cells
• Classification on the Basis of Operating Temperature
• Competitive Advantage of Fuel Cells
• Benefits
• Dramatic Improvement in Energy Efficiency
• Energy Security
• Economical Alternative to Central Power Generation
• No Large Capital Investment Required
• Can be Installed Wherever Required
• Uninterrupted Power Supply with Low Maintenance Cost
• Reliable Power
• Cause of Concern
• Cost
• Reliability
• Interconnection
• Market Barriers to Fuel Cell Technology
• Differences Between Battery and Fuel Cell
• Advantage of Fuel Cell Over Battery
• Strengths and Weaknesses of Batteries and Fuel Cells
• UPS Systems
• Short-Term Back-up Time
• Medium-Term Back-up Time
• Long Term Back-up Time
• Fuel Cells not in Direct Competition with Batteries

4. A Discussion on Chemicals and Materials

• Chemicals and Materials
• Methanol
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Lithium
• Production and Use
• Lithium Batteries
• Platinum
• Table 2: Platinum Use in Fuel Cells
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
• Carbon Black
• Plastics
• Other Developments in Thermoplastics
• Support Subsystems
• Cobalt
• Manganese
• Vanadium
• Zinc
• Nafion
• Usage of Metals in Battery Technologies
• Table 3: World Consumption of Metals in Battery Technologies (In %)(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Consumption of Metals in Battery Powered Vehicles (In Kg/ Vehicle)
• Component Groups
• Battery Electrodes
• Battery Separators
• Requirement For Battery Separator
• Types of Separators
• Rubber Separators Exhibiting Unique Properties

5. Environmental Issues

• Fuel Cells to Shelter Environment from Global Warming
• Effects of Heavy Metals
• Technology Improvement
• Switchover from NiCd to NiMH
• Lithium Polymer Batteries
• Waste from Rechargeable Batteries
• Table 5: Toxic Content in Rechargeable Batteries
• Fuel Cell as a Source of Energy
• Carbon Monoxide Cleanup Process
• NiCd Batteries Damaging Kidneys
• Guidelines Laid Down by Nordic Countries
• Battery Recycling
• The Process
• Lead-Acid Batteries Leading the Pack
• Recycling of Lead Acid Batteries
• Recycling of Nickel Cadmium Batteries:
• Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries
• Battery Recycling Initiative in North America

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Bac2 to Unveil Blank Bipolar Plates
• Advanced Battery Develops New Battery Technology
• LTC Launches New Lithium Iron Phosphate Cells
• Exide Technologies Launches Relay Gel™ for Network Based Power Applications
• Exide Technologies Launches New Brand & Innovative Product Line
• DuPont FuelCells Unveils DuPont™ Nafion® XL
• Arkema Introduces Kynar® EX-AD 3000 Processing Aid
• Arkema Introduces Kynar® 340 Resin
• Arkema Unveils Kynar® PVDF Resins
• Ballard Launches Mark 1030 V3 Third Generation FuelCell
• Ballard Rolls Out Next Generation Fuel Cells
• Energizer Extends NiMH Battery Line
• Exide Introduces Next Generation Liberator® Locomotive Starting Batteries
• Exide Launches Improved Battery Technology
• Exide Launches GNB® Flooded Classic® 2-PDQ Product Line
• Exide Adds HCT-41 to GNB® Flooded Classic® Product Line
• Exide Launches Two New Automotive Battery Brands in the US
• DuPont Fuel Cells Introduces Latest Gen IV Technology
• NexTech Introduces NextCell™
• Ticona Introduces Plastic Fuel Cell Prototype

7. Recent Industry Activity

• CFCL Strikes Deal with H.C. Starck
• Raymond and Ballard Power Join in R&D Agreement
• Exide to Supply Batteries to TMMC
• Audiovox to Sell Energizer-Branded Products
• Daramic Acquires Microporous Products
• Compact Power Bags US$12.9m Contract from Advanced Battery Consortium
• Plug Power Acquires Cellex Power Products
• Plug Power Pockets General Hydrogen
• Toda Kogyo Takes over HC Starck
• Rolls-Royce Acquires SOFCo-EFS Holdings
• Protonex Technology Acquires Mesoscopic Devices
• Concept Ventures Pockets Ritar International
• Audiovox Acquires Technuity
• Advanced Battery Technologies Inks Supply Contract with Wuxi Angell Autocycle
• Sony Establishes Battery Plant in Singapore
• Ballard Signs Supply Agreement with Plug Power
• Polypore International to Expand Thailand Operations
• Exide Technologies to Expand Capacity at Tudor India Location
• Daramic and NSG Creates Battery Separator Joint Venture
• Bollore Acquires Assets of Avestor
• Ballard Enters into Supply Contract with Dantherm
• Philips, Techtium and Energizer Enter into Collaboration
• Exide Inks Supply Agreement with Toyota
• Lithium Technology Receives Supply Order for Lithium-Ion Cells
• Sud-Chemie to Enhance Lithium Iron Phosphate Capacity
• US Department of Defense Extends Research Contract with NuVant
• PFCE Inks an Agreement with SGL TECHNIC
• PFCE Signs License Agreement with SGL Technologies
• SANYO Energy Signs a Distribution Agreement with Digi-Key
• ZAP Enters into Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Eco Tech
• mPhase Extends Cooperative Research Agreement with Rutgers
• EaglePicher Technologies Initiates New Facilities
• Millennium Cell Acquires Stake in Gecko Energy
• Ballard Signs Supply Contract with General Hydrogen
• Exide Forms an Alliance with Ford Motor
• Exide Closes Shreveport Automotive Facility
• EnerSys Acquires Lead Acid Battery Division of Leclanche SA
• EnerSys Signs an Agreement with Chaozhou Xuntong
• Ultralife Batteries Takes Over Able New Energy
• SolviCore Starts Operations
• NexTech Materials Forms Alliance with Plug Power
• C&D Technologies Enters into Distribution Agreement with Ida Tech
• Jadoo Power and Millennium Cell Bag a Contract to Supply Fuel Cell Technology
• Hosokawa Designs New Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell
• NEI Ventures with United Nanotechnologies
• Plug Power and Ballard Power Systems Bag $2M Program
• Firefly Receives Patent on Graphite Foam Battery
• OM Group Acquires Plaschem
• BASF Alliances with Tekion
• Ballard Bags US$8.3 Million Contract
• Ener1 Acquires GES
• Sud-Chemie Enters into Joint Venture
• Ballard Signs Agreement with Cellex Power™
• Industrie De Nora Acquires Eltech systems
• Sumitomo and Mitsui Acquire Over 20% Stake in Goro Nickel
• Sud-Chemie Acquires Phostech Lithium
• Arkema Receives US Patent for Kynar Powerflex® LBG
• Argent Trading, LLC Selected as Corporate Trading Partner
• ATI Allegheny Ludlum Bags a Subcontract from University of Pittsburgh
• Sanswire Networks Inks Letter of Intent with ZSW
• Acta Contracts with Summit Medi-Chem
• Degussa enters into Joint Venture with ENAX
• Exide Technologies Bags Maintenance Contract
• NedStack and Akzo Nobel Commence PEM Fuel Cell System
• TDK Acquires Amperex
• Heliocentris Signs an Agreement with Brunnthal-Nord
• H.C. Starck Signs Letter of Intent
• Rayovac Acquires Microlite
• Japan and US Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Fuel Cell Development
• Umicore Increases Korean Plant Capacity
• Ultralife Batteries Obtains Order from U.S. Battery Assembly
• Zhejiang 800-Ton Li Ion Battery Material Project Reaches Completion...
• Major Players Announce Hike in Graphite Electrode Prices
• Umicore Develops Generation Next Battery Materials
• Delta Electronics Joins Forces with Material Research Laboratories
• AIST Offers Cost-Effective Lithium Battery Electrode Material
• Ticona Incorporates Liquid Crystal Polymer in Plastics-Based Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• Mitsubishi Materials and Kansai Elec. Jointly Generate Fuel Cell Systems
• GM Fuels Fuel Cell Research Project

8. Focus on Select Global Players

• Asbury Carbons (USA)
• Cabot Corporation (USA)
• Daramic LLC (USA)
• Delta plc (UK)
• DuPont (USA)
• Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA)
• Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
• Exide Technologies (USA)
• GrafTech International (USA)
• H.C. Starck, Inc. (USA)
• Hammond Group Inc (USA)
• Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells (USA)
• OM Group Inc. (USA)
• SGL Carbon AG (Germany)
• Shepherd Chemical Company (USA)
• Spectrum Brands Inc. (USA)
• Superior Graphite Company (USA)

9. Global Market Perspective

• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Product Segment Analytics
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Historic Review for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Chemicals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Historic Review for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Metals Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Historic Review for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Polymers Used in Battery and Fuel Cell by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Historic Review for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • US' Primary Battery Market
  • US' Secondary Battery Market
  • Small Size Battery and Fuel Cell Material Market
  • Major End Use Sectors
  • Boom in Some Sectors Triggers Fuel Cell Demand
  • Functional Markets Dominated by Electrolytes and Separators
  • Electric Appliances Fuel Battery Market
  • Metals and Chemicals to Stay Ahead
  • Carbon/Graphite and Polymers to Record Growth
  • Materials for Rechargeable Lithium to Garner Demand
  • Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Demand to Ascend
  • Battery and Fuel Cell Components Market to Grow
  • Environmental Concerns
  • US-Based Inventor Develops Innovative Polymer Lithium Ion Battery
  • US and Russia Link Fuel Cell Commercialization with Non-Proliferation
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select US Players
  • Advanced Membrane Systems
  • Allegheny Technologies Inc
  • Asbury Carbons
  • Arkema Inc
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Chemetall Foote Corporation
  • Daramic LLC
  • Evonik Degussa GmbH
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Dow Corning Corporation
  • Dupont
  • Dyneon LLC
  • Energizer Holdings, Inc.
  • Evanite Fiber Inc
  • Exide Technologies
  • GrafTech International
  • Hammond Group Inc.
  • H.C. Starck, Inc.
  • Hollingsworth & Vose Company
  • Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells
  • Lithium Technology Corporation
  • NexTech Materials Limited
  • NorFalco LLC
  • OM Group Inc.
  • Spectrum Brands Inc.
  • RSR Corporation
  • Shepherd Chemical Company
  • Superior Graphite Company
  • Toxco Inc
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Inc
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: US Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: US Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: US 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Fuel Cells Market in Canada
  • Recycling of Batteries
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Canadian Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: Canadian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: Canadian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • The Largest Battery Market
  • Frenzy Towards Portable Equipment
  • Expertise in Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Li-ion Batteries
  • Battery Recycling
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Japanese Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Japanese Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • European Battery Market
  • Fuel Cells
  • Stationary Fuel Cell Market
  • Bumpy Road Ahead for Fuel Cells
  • Alternative Materials for Fuel Cells
  • European Initiative to Unveil Fuel Cell Potential
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 38: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ M illion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: European Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: European Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: European 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: European Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: European Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Select French Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: French Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: French Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: French 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Research and Development
  • Portable Fuel Cells
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select German Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 50: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: German Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: German Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: German 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Italian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Italian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Batteries Market in the UK
  • Battery Recycling
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Select UK Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: UK Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: UK Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: UK 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 62: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: Spanish Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 64: Spanish Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 66: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: Russian Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: Russian Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Outlook
  • China
  • Battery Industry
  • Table 74: Chinese Demand for VRLA Lead-Acid Batteries by End-User: 1999, 2000 & 2005 (In Thousand KVAh) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Battery Recycling
  • Fuel Cells
  • China's Growing Zinc Consumption
  • India
  • Battery Market
  • Chinese Competition
  • Fuel Cells
  • Stationary Power Generation
  • Research and Development
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Zinifex Limited - A Major Australian Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 75: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 78: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A (Chile) - A Major Regional Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 79: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 80: Latin American Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: Latin American Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 82: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. The Middle East

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 83: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: Middle East Long-term Projections for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 85: Middle East Historic Review for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 86: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chemicals, Metals, Polymers, and Other Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)