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SUMMARY
This report provides executives, R&D managers, and investors with anassessment of current and future markets for nanophase technology. The Reportwas developed based on first-hand interviews as well as an analysis and reviewof academic research papers, corporate product literature, and published datafrom a variety of scientific and trade presses. Readers are given an inside viewof the major players at more than three dozen companies, including companieswith powder products currently in production. Full contact information helpsreaders explore unique and lucrative licensing, partnering, and co-developmentopportunities. Technical Insights Report provides essential expert guidance foridentifying furture and current market trends, innovative technologies, andpreviously untapped business opportunities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary
Objectives of the Report
Scope and Methodology
Nanomaterials
Classifying Nanomaterials
Summary of Major Findings
Market Summary 2. Introduction
Introduction
Chemistry Issues and Challenges
Cost Concerns
Properties
Applications 3. Markets and Forecasts
Overview
Targeting Potential Markets
Nanophase Semiconductors
Types of Luminescent Silicon
Photonics Implications
Specific Developments
Applications
Displays
Sensors
Light-Emitting Diodes
Solar Cells
LSi Markets and Market Size (Optoelectronics, Labs-on-a-Chip, Flat Panels,Hydrocarbon Sensors, Biosensors, Semiconductors)
Generic LSi
Issues and Challenges 4. Synthesis, Analysis, and Manipulation
Synthesis and Engineering
Scientific Goals
Self-Assembly and Molecular Manipulation
Synthetic Technology
Synthesis Strategies for Nanomaterials
Inorganic Materials
Nanoparticles Through Evaporation
Sol-Gel Processing for Nanocomposites
Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis
Hydrothermal Synthesis
Encapsulated Nanophase Metals
Net Shape Forming of Ceramics
High-Temperature Ceramics
Template-Based Synthesis
Biomolecular Sources of Nanomaterials
Company to Watch: Nanomaterials Research Corp.
Analysis and Manipulation of Nanomaterials
Scanning Tunneling Techniques
Measuring Nanoforces
The nanoManipulator
Research Groups to Watch
Center for Nanomaterials Research
Naval Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Company to Watch: Nanophase Technologies Corp. 5. Nanocomposites
Definition
Impact
Nanocomposite Technologies
Ceramic Nanocomposites
Structural Materials
Nanostructured Cermets
Nanostructured Ceramic Matrix Composites
Polymer Matrix Composites
Supramolecular Nanocomposites
Layered Silicate-Coating Nanocomposites
Nanocomposites for Magnetic Refrigeration
Company to Watch: Nanocor Inc. 6. Nanophase Thin Films
Definition
Impact
Nanophase Thin-Film Technologies
Nanophase Diamond
Sculptured Thin Films 7. Nanophase Electronic Materials
Definition
Impact
Electrical-Electronic Perspective
Quantum Electronics: Potential and Barriers
Nanophase Electronics Technologies
Quantum Wires
Semiconductor Self-Assembly
Quantum Dots
Applications of Quantum Dots
Nontraditional Quantum Dot Fabrication
Single-Electron Room-Temperature Memory
Nanoclusters as Quantum Dots 8. Magnetic Nanophase Materials
Definition
Commercial Uses
Magnetic Nanophase Technologies
Traditional Magnetic Nanoparticles
Magnetic Clusters
Encapsulation of Magnetic Clusters
Giant and Colossal Magnetoresistance
X-Ray Switching 9. Catalysts
Definition
Impact
Nanophase Catalyst Technologies
Nanophase Silica
Organic Zeolites
Semiconductor Photocatalysts
Iron-Based Nanocatalysts
Colloidal Catalysts 10. Collaborative Opportunities
Advanced Refractory Technologies Inc.
AlliedSignal Inc.
Amcol International Inc.
Argonne National Laboratory
Arizona, University of
California, University of (Berkeley)
California, University of (Santa Barbara)
Chicago, University of
City College of New York
Commonwealth Scientific Corp.
Cornell University
École Polytechnique Federale
Exotherm Corp.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Heisenberg Principals Inc.
Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd.
IBM Zurich Research Laboratory
Illinois, University of
Indiana University
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Maryland, University of
Minnesota, University of
Montreal, University of
Nagoya, University of
Nanomaterials Research Corp.
Nanophase Technologies Corp.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Naval Research Laboratory
NEC Research Institute
NexTech Materials Ltd.
North Carolina, University of
Northwestern University
Notre Dame, University of
Pacific Northwest Laboratory
Pennsylvania State University
Physical Sciences Inc.
Princeton University
Rice University
Rutgers University
Sandia National Laboratories
Texas, University of
Utrecht University
Washington University
Weizmann Institute
Xerox Corp. 11. Research Worth Watching
AP Materials Inc.
Argonide Corp.
Argonne National Laboratory
Arizona State University
California, University of (Los Angeles)
California, University of (San Diego)
Columbia University
Connecticut, University of
Drexel University
Eidgenossische Materialprufungsund Forschungsanstalt (EMPA)
Five Star Technologies
Florida, University of
Helsinki University of Technology
Inframat Corp.
Institut European de Chimie et Biologie
Instytut Fizyki
Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Laserzentrum FH Münster
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan, University of
Mie University
Montreal, University of
NanoPowder Enterprises Inc.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
New York University
Northwestern University
Notre Dame, University of
Orthovita Inc.
Oxford, University of
Poznan University of Technology
Rutgers University
Sandia National Laboratories
Sigma Laboratories Inc.
Stanford University
Tal Materials Inc.
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Triton Systems Inc.
Università La Sapienza
Utah, University of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 12. Supramolecular Chemistry-BeyondNanomaterials
Definition
Impact
Role of Supramolecules in Nanoscience
Supramolecular Technologies
Fullerenes and Nanotubes
Functionalized Fullerenes
Nanotubes
Single-Wall Nanotubes
Unconventional Applications
Magnesium Oxide Nanorods
Inorganic Fullerene-Like Materials
Host-Guest Materials
Clathrates-Supramolecular Agents
Vesicles-Spherical Self-Assembly
Artificial Organelles
Other Self-Assembled Systems
Nanoelectronic Structures
Dendrimers
Colloids
Slushy Colloids
Groundwater Cleanup 13. Promising Early Research
California Institute of Technology
California, University of (Los Angeles)
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique Saclay
Delft University of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
IBM Watson Research Center
Lucent Technologies
Lund University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New South Wales, University of
Notre Dame, University of
Sandia National Laboratories
Stanford University
Universität Karlsruhe
Universität Konstanz 14. Patents 15. Resources and Bibliography Tables
Table 2.1 Nanophase Property-Application Relationships
Table 3.1 World Market for Nanophase Powders
Table 3.2 World Market for Nanophase Ceramics
Table 3.3 World Market for Nanophase Metals
Table 3.4 World Market for Nanophase Composites
Table 3.5 World Market for Nanophase Polymers Figures
Figure 1.1 World Market for Nanophase Materials by Type of Material
Figure 3.1 Porous Silicon Biosensor
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