Nanotechnologies for New Environmental Technologies

Published by: Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.

Published: Oct. 1, 2006 - 105 Pages

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

2 EMISSION REDUCTION

2.1 TECHNOLOGY AREAS

2.1.1 Catalysts

2.1.2 Membranes

2.1.3 Fuel Additives

2.1.4 Green Manufacturing

2.2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

2.2.1 COMPANIES

2.2.1.1 Company 1 USA: Hybrid coating that provides corrosion protection for aluminium alloys, without using the hazardous chromium ions used in the most effective existing coatings

2.2.1.2 Company 2 USA: Fuels enhancers utilizing nanoclusters

2.2.1.3 Company 3 USA: Nano catalysts

2.2.1.4 Company 4 USA: Nanoscale automotive catalysts

2.2.1.5 Company 5 USA: Nano catalysts

2.2.1.6 Company 1 Sweden: Production of nanoparticulate additives for improvement of combustion and preventing of fouling and corrosion

2.2.1.7 Company 1 Israel: Highly chemical resistant polymer materials

2.2.1.8 Company 1 Germany: Corrosion protection with sol-gel coatings

2.2.1.9 Company 1 UK: Nanoscale organometallic catalysts

2.2.1.10 Company 2 UK: Nanoscale cerium oxide as a catalyst in catalytic converters

2.2.1.11 Company 1 Finland: Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide catalyst

2.2.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.2.2.1 University 1 UK: Novel coating systems and chromium alternatives that will reduce the environmental impact of automobiles

2.2.2.2 University 2 UK: Application of mesoporous oxides as heterogeneous catalysts and templates for new molecular nanowires/nanorods

2.2.2.3 University 3 UK: Nanostructures being catalysis of the type used for environmental protection

2.2.2.4 University 1 USA: SWNT as catalysts

2.2.2.5 University 2 USA: MWNT as catalysts

2.2.2.6 University 1 Belgium: Active catalysts for automotive pollution control

2.2.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.2.3.1 Research Centre 1 USA: Gold particles exhibit high catalytic activity for oxidation of carbon monoxide

2.2.3.2 Research Centre 2 USA: Active catalysts based on nanoparticles of vanadia

2.2.3.3 Research Centre 1 Singapore: Nanocomposite materials as catalysts for methane combustion

2.2.3.4 Research Centre 1 Denmark: Nanocluster catalysts

2.2.3.5 Research Centre 1 Greece: Nanostructured catalysts for the emission control systems 25

3 MONITORING AND MEASURING

3.1 TECHNOLOGY AREAS

3.1.1 Detection

3.1.2 Gas sensors

3.1.3 Chemical and biochemical sensors

3.1.4 Remediation

3.1.5 Biodefence

3.2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

3.2.1 COMPANIES

3.2.1.1 Company 1 UK: Rapid detection of soil contamination

3.2.1.2 Company 2 UK: Ultra-Sensitive chemical sensor coatings

3.2.1.3 Company 1 USA: Nanoparticle immunoassay for pollution monitoring

3.2.1.4 Company 2 USA: Coating system with the continuous ability to decontaminate a surface exposed to biological agents including spores.

3.2.1.5 Company 3 USA: Environmental analysis

3.2.1.6 Company 4 USA: Nanoelectronic air pollution sensor

3.2.1.7 Company 5 USA: Nanoscale gas sensors

3.2.1.8 Company 6 USA: Silica-based nanocomposite that selectively removes heavy metals such as silver, gold, palladium, platinum, mercury, cadmium and lead from water using a proprietary nanopore reactive adsorbent structure

3.2.1.9 Company 7 USA: Nanomaterials for surface and air space decontamination, protective textiles, air and water purification and filtration

3.2.1.10 Company 1 The Netherlands: Waste heat and molecular separation

3.2.1.11 Company 1 Ireland: Surface engineering technology with multi-sectoral application 37

3.2.1.12 Company 1 France: Surface structures as sensors for water/air pollutants

3.2.2 UNIVERSITIES

3.2.2.1 University 1 UK: Luminescence ceramic coatings where the luminescence is introduced by doping with rare earth ions

3.2.2.2 University 2 UK: Polyurethanes containing nano-cages for anti-fouling

3.2.2.3 University 3 UK: Nanoparticle sensors for the detection of pathogens and chemical agents

3.2.2.4 University 4 UK: Redox enzymes

3.2.2.5 University 1 Denmark: The use of electrodes to destroy unwanted organic compounds and to monitor wear and corrosion

3.2.2.6 University 1 USA: Quantum dot sensors for biological detection.

3.2.2.7 University 2 USA: Nanostructured chemical sensors for energy and environmental monitoring

3.2.2.8 University 3 USA: Iron-based nanoparticles to detoxify or immobilize underground contaminants

3.2.2.9 University 4 USA: Nanostructured catalysts for remediation of chlorinated compounds 45

3.2.2.10 University 5 USA: Nanobiosensor for field-portable biodetection

3.2.2.11 University 6 USA: Nanobiocatalysis for bio-based energy applications.

3.2.2.12 University 7 USA: Nanomaterial assays for continuous environmental monitoring 47

3.2.2.13 University 8 USA: Detection of aqueous containments using fluorescent Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

3.2.2.14 Univeristy 9 USA: Chemically/electrically tuned carbon nanotube composites as effective self cleaning materials and molecular sensors

3.2.2.15 University 1 Georgia: Boron isotopes based semiconductors as sensitive elements 50

3.2.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

3.2.3.1 Research Centre 1 UK: Sensors based in silicon carbide (SiC) for harsh environments

3.2.3.2 Research Centre 1 Israel: Smart dust

3.2.3.3 Research Centre 1 Norway: Nanostructured hybrid and polymer materials for catalysis, selective separation and purification, chemical and biological sensing as well as optical communications

3.2.3.4 Research Centre 1 Spain: Development of chemical transducers based on different transduction principles and/or signal propagation media

4 WATER FILTRATION AND TREATMENT

4.1 TECHNOLOGY AREAS

4.1.1 Water treatment

4.1.2 Photocatalytic water disinfection

4.2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

4.2.1 COMPANIES

4.2.1.1 Company 1 Japan: Photocatalysis

4.2.1.2 Company 1 USA: Silica-based nanocomposite that selectively removes heavy metals such as silver, gold, palladium, platinum, mercury, cadmium and lead from water using a proprietary nanopore reactive adsorbent structure

4.2.1.3 Company 2 USA: Nano alumina arsenic filter

4.2.1.4 Company 3 USA: Nanofibre filters

4.2.1.5 Company 1 Denmark: Water purification using bionano

4.2.1.6 Company 1 Australia: Nanosilver catalysts for wastewater treatment

4.2.1.7 Company 2 Australia: Photocatalytic water purification

4.2.1.8 Company 1 UK: Colloidal suspension of nanoparticles

4.2.2 UNIVERSITIES

4.2.2.1 University 1 UK: Nanostructured metal oxides for photocatalytic treatment of water 65

4.2.2.2 University 2 UK: Nano titania for the clean-up of detergents and waste treatment 66

4.2.2.3 University 1 Hong Kong: Photocatalytic oxidation

4.2.2.4 University 1 USA: Nanoclay sorbents

4.2.2.5 University 2 USA: Nanostructured membranes for filtration

4.2.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

4.2.3.1 Research Centre 1 Poland: Silver nano colloids

4.2.3.2 Research Centre 1 Australia: Nanocrystalline TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation 70

4.2.3.3 Research Centre 1 USA: DNA Biosensors detecting trace contaminants in water 70

4.2.3.4 Research Centre 1 Spain: Water purification via photocatalysis

5 ENERGY CONVERSION AND STORAGE (ENERGY EFFICENCY)

5.1 TECHNOLOGY AREAS

5.1.1 Fuel cells

5.1.2 Solar Cells

5.1.3 Rechargeable Batteries

5.1.4 Thermoelectrics

5.2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

5.2.1 COMPANIES

5.2.1.1 Company 1 USA: Highly efficient hydrogen generation via water electrolysis using nanometal electrodes

5.2.1.2 Company 2 USA: Nanoporous titanium oxide and conductive ceramics for solid oxide fuel cells

5.2.1.3 Company 3 USA: Nanomaterials for lithium batteries

5.2.1.4 Company 4 USA: Nanocomposites and phase change materials all of which play a significant role in heat transfer and energy efficiency

5.2.1.5 Company 5 USA: Flexible solar cells

5.2.1.6 Company 6 USA: Nano solar cells

5.2.1.7 Company 7 USA: Nano polymer photovoltaic materials

5.2.1.8 Company 8 USA: Battery containing millions of silicon nanotube electrodes

5.2.1.9 Company 9 USA: Nanoscale photovoltaics

5.2.1.10 Company 1 Switzerland: Nanocrystalline dye solar cells

5.2.1.11 Company 1 UK: Novel solar cells and solar cell concentrators

5.2.1.12 Company 2 UK: Development and supply of nanofabricated catalysts for fuel cells and other electrochemical process applications

5.2.1.13 Company 1 Australia: Nanoscale solid oxide fuel cells

5.2.1.14 Company 2 Australia: Nanomaterials for hydrogen storage technology

5.2.2 UNIVERSITIES

5.2.2.1 University 1 Belgium: Inorganic nanotubes tribology, resistance to shock wave impact, catalytic storage, photocatalysts and energy storage

5.2.2.2 University 1 USA: Photovoltaics, sensors and radiation shielding using nanocomposite materials

5.2.2.3 University 2 USA: Nanocomposite membranes for PEM fuel cells

5.2.2.4 University 3 USA: Multi-walled carbon nanotubes as fuel cell electrocatalysts

5.2.2.5 University 4 USA: Polymer photovoltaic and thermophotovoltaic devices

5.2.2.6 University 5 USA: Nanoscale fuel cells

5.2.2.7 University 6 USA: Titania nanotubes could boost solar cell efficiency

5.2.2.8 University 1 UK: Synthesis and characterization of composite metal nanoparticles for magnetic storage media

5.2.2.9 University 2 UK: Photoelectrocatalytic fuel cell

5.2.2.10 University 3 UK: Crystalline metal oxide nanotubes

5.2.2.11 University 4 UK: Thermoelectric conversion systems for waste heat recovery

5.2.2.12 University 5 UK: Multi Quantum Wells in inorganic III-V based solar cells

5.2.2.13 University 1 France: Design, synthesis and characterization of novel materials containing nanometric phases, in the form of powders and dense materials

5.2.2.14 University 1 Sweden: Dye-sensitised nanostructured solar cells

5.2.2.15 University 1 Germany: Flexible solar cells

5.2.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

5.2.3.1 Research Centre 1 Taiwan: Nanomaterials for energy storage

6 TOXICOLOGY

7 GLOSSARY

Abstract

• Catalysts
• Nanoporous Membranes
• Sensors for Environmental Detection and Analysis
• Biodefence
• Photocatalytic water disinfection
• Fuel cells
• Solar Cells
• Rechargeable Batteries
• Thermoelectrics

About MarketResearch.com
MarketResearch.com is an online aggregator selling over 160,000 market research reports, company profiles and country profiles from over 600 research firms. Our reports will provide you with the critical business and competitive intelligence you need for strategic planning and marketing research. Coverage includes the US, UK, Europe, Asia and global markets.