Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites

SUMMARY

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)