The scope of this report is the global market for all products based on bioinspired and nanoengineered surfaces.
An overview of current technology explores pioneering R&D including unique capillary and optical interaction properties, various fabrication methods as well as first-generation commercial application five-year revenue projections for biomimetically inspired NES. In addition, an analysis of superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic patents identifies the most active global players.
Chapter 4
Market applications for the biological/biomedical, automotive, aerospace/marine/military sectors. In particular, it identifies five-year commercial revenue projections and potential market developments in these segments. The biological/biomedical market includes oil/water repellency, antibacterial surface treatments, antibiofouling, dry adhesion and synthetic gradient refractive index optics. The automotive market includes glass, exterior paint and plastics with an emphasis on water/dirt/insect repellency, and antifrost, antifog and antireflective surface treatments. The aerospace market focuses on protection coatings; water, ice, dirt and corrosion repellency and optical pilot laser protection. The marine and military markets focus on antibiofouling and drag reduction, and anti-fog windshields and anti-ice visors, respectively.
Chapter 5
Market applications for the electronics, energy/environmental and materials sectors. In particular, it identifies five-year commercial revenue projections and potential market developments in these segments. The focus of the electronics market is superhydrophobic waterproofing and oleophobicity for mobile communication devices such as cell phones and tablets as well as hearing aids. The energy/environmental market includes long shelf life batteries, fuel cell components, HVAC heat exchanger coils, oil and gas flow equipment lubricants, oil/water separation and remediation, rigid and flexible solar panels, water harvesting, and wind and steam turbines. The materials market segment includes self-cleaning aluminum and cement/concrete, as well as glass, plastic architectural building materials and sanitary ceramics/tileware.
Chapter 6
Market applications for the optics, textiles and other segments. In particular, it identifies five-year commercial revenue projections and potential market developments in these segments. The optics segment includes antireflective and 3D mobile device displays while textiles includes indoor and outdoor waterproofing such as high-performance sports apparel, consumer packaging, sensors, and liquid processing/manufacturing.
Chapter 7
Geographic segmentation of market applications. This chapter focuses on the geographic segmentation of companies involved in the nine segments detailed in chapters 4, 6 and 6. Although U.S. companies predominate in NES developments in all commercial market sectors, there is wide global interest.
Chapter 8
Industry structure. More than 60 companies have been identified as having significant development operations involving the commercial exploitation of nanoengineered surfaces. These companies are targeting a variety of market sectors and a broad range of applications. Detailed profiles of their specific market interests and current status are outlined.
Report includes:
63 tables
An overview of the global market for nanoengineered surfaces, with coverage of the evolution and inspiration through biomimetics and bioinspired designs
Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
Discussion of fabrication techniques, and properties such as solid-liquid interfaces, solid-solid interfaces, solid-vapor interfaces, biological interfaces, and optical interfaces
Examination of applications in terms of end uses and commercial prospects in the areas of biomedical, solar energy, electronics and displays, industrial process management, metal corrosion and wear, personal care such as cosmetics and hearing aids, photonics, protective coatings, and sensors
Patent analyses
Company profiles of major players in the market, including Agency For Science, Technology And Research (A*Star), General Electric Global Research, Italcementi S.P.A, Liquipel Llc , Slips Technologies Inc., and Ultratech International Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
Motivation
Study Goal and Objectives
Scope of Report
Intended Audience
Sources of Information
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
2 Summary and Highlights
3 Technology Overview
Summary
Biomimetic and Nanoengineered Surfaces
Definition
Fabrication Techniques
Properties
Solid Liquid Interactions
Solid-Vapor Interactions
Solid-Solid Interactions
Adhesion
Biological Interactions
Optical Interactions
Other Interactions
Research and Development of Biomimetic NES Systems
Wetting and Adhesion Management
Optical Applications
Other Applications of Bioinspired Surfaces
Research and Development of Synthetic NES Systems
Commercial Developments and Applications of NES Systems
Biological and Biomedical
Automotive
Aviation, Marine and Military
Electronics
Energy and Environmental
Materials: Architectural and Industrial
Optics
Textiles
Other
Market Sectors, Size and Growth Trends
Patent Analysis
Importance of Patents
Search Strategy
USPTO Ten-year Search Trend
U.S. vs. Foreign Patent Activity
Patent Portfolios and Applications of Leading Organizations
4 Nanoengineered Surfaces Market Applications: Biological and Biomedical; Aerospace, Marine and Military; and Automotive
Summary
Commercial Initiatives in Biological and Biomedical Markets
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Entry and Growth in Biological and Biomedical Markets
Antibacterial Sterilization
Commercial Initiatives and Status in Automotive Markets
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Automotive Sector
Glass
Paint Protective Coatings
Plastics
Five-year Global Market Projection
Commercial Initiatives in Aerospace, Marine and Military Markets
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth
Aviation
Marine
Military
Five-year Global Market Projection for Aviation, Marine and Military NES Applications
5 Nanoengineered Surfaces Market Applications: Electronics; Energy and Environmental; and Materials
Summary
Commercial Initiatives in Electronics Applications
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Electronics Applications
Audio/Hearing Aids
Mobile Communication Devices: Smartphones/Headsets, E-Readers, Laptops, Sensors, Tablets and Wearables
Five-year Global Market Projection in Electronics
Commercial Initiatives in Energy and Environmental Markets
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Energy and Environmental Uses
Battery Technology
Fuel Cells
Heat Exchangers
Oil and Gas Flow Equipment and Lubrication
Solar Panels
Water Harvesting
Five-year Global Market Projection
Commercial Initiatives in Materials Market Applications
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Materials
Aluminum for Commercial and Residential Buildings
Architectural Concrete
Glass for Commercial and Residential Windows
Other Miscellaneous Materials and Market Applications
Five-year Global Market Projection for Building Materials
6 Market Applications for Nanoengineered Surfaces: Optics; Textiles; and Other Markets
Summary
Commercial Initiatives in Optical Market Applications
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Optics
Mobile Device Accessories Market
Mobile Security Market
Nanophotonic Materials
Optical Components
Vision/Surveillance
Five-year Global Market Projection for Optics Applications
Commercial Initiatives in Textile Applications
Near Term
Incumbent Market Products and Challenges
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Textile Applications
Indoor Fabrics
Outdoor Apparel
Five-year Global Market Projection in Textile Applications
Commercial Initiatives in Other Applications
Near Term
Potential Longer-term Commercial Initiatives
Markets, Entry and Growth in Other Market Applications
Consumer Packaging
Liquid Processing Equipment
Sensors
Five-year Global Market Projection in Other Markets
7 Geographic Segmentation of Market Applications
Summary
NES Developments in Biological/Biomedical Markets
NES Developments in Automotive Markets
NES Developments in Aerospace, Marine and Military Markets
NES Developments in Electronic Markets
NES Developments in Energy and Environmental Markets
NES Developments in Materials Markets
NES Developments in Optical Markets
NES Developments in Textile Markets
NES Developments in Other Markets
Number of Companies and Geographic Distribution
8 Industry Structure
Summary
Industry Structure
Major Players
North American Companies
Foreign Companies
Company Profiles
9 Appendix: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols and Units
Companies Mentioned
Aculon Inc.
Agency For Science, Technology And Research (A*Star)
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