Nanotechnologies for Consumer Goods

Published by: Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.

Published: Feb. 1, 2007 - 163 Pages

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

2.1 HOUSEHOLD CARE

2.1.1 COMPANIES

2.1.1.1 Company 1 UK: Nanostructured anti-biocidal and anti-bacterial coatings

2.1.1.2 Company 2 UK: Catalytic system for removal of bacterial biofilms

2.1.1.3 Company 1 USA: Odour control and filtration

2.1.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.1.2.1 University 1 Japan: Water-repelling, oil-repelling, anti-staining chemically adsorbed film

2.1.2.2 University 1 UK: Photocatalytic titania for worktops and textiles

2.1.2.3 University 2 UK: Hygienic food contact surfaces

2.1.2.4 University 3 UK: Smart nanocomposites for anti-bacterial applications

2.1.2.5 University 4 UK: Nanoclay technology for improved odour control

2.1.2.6 University 5 UK: Controlling the delivery of small molecules from nanoporous solids

2.1.2.7 University 6 UK: Molecular imprinting and potentially controlled selective membranes

2.1.2.8 University 1 Poland: Nanoparticle dispersions for consumer products

2.1.2.9 University 1 Lithuania: Nanoseparations

2.1.2.10 University 1 Malaysia: Nanocomposite controlled release

2.1.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.1.3.1 Research Centre 1 China: Photocatalytic coating for glass and ceramics

2.1.3.2 Research Centre 1 Germany: Photocatalytic nanoparticles

2.2 FRAGRANCING

2.2.1 COMPANIES

2.2.1.1 Company 1 UK: Fragrancing

2.2.1.2 Company 2 UK: Smart materials for encapsulation

2.2.1.3 Company 3 UK: Hollow nano silica shells

2.2.1.4 Company 4 UK: Encapsulation for long lasting and novel perfume effects and for food products

2.2.1.5 Company 1 Germany: Nanocapsulation of different oily and water-soluble substances

2.2.1.6 Company 2 Germany: Encapsulation

2.2.1.7 Company 3 Germany: Encapsulating organic and inorganic molecules and particles

2.2.1.8 Company 4 Germany: Particle formation, encapsulation, immobilization and formulation of a variety of compounds

2.2.1.9 Company 5 Germany: Nanocapsules using a layer by layer approach on a number of different templates

2.2.1.10 Company 1 The Netherlands: Technology to manufacture membranes with very well defined pore size for food and beverage applications

2.2.1.11 Company 1 USA: Nano and micro emulsions and encapsulations for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutriceutical, and other personal care markets

2.2.1.12 Company 2 USA: Nanoparticulate controlled release systems

2.2.1.13 Company 3 USA: Porous nanoparticles for various encapsulation applications

2.2.1.14 Company 1 France: Intelligent polymers

2.2.1.15 Company 2 France: Encapsulation, granulation, microgranulation and coating of various active molecules

2.2.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.2.2.1 University 1 UK: Personalized fragrances through custom formulation.

2.2.2.2 University 2 UK: Synthesis and supramolecular chemistry of novel macrocycles and molecular capsules

2.2.2.3 University 3 UK: Protein hosts that bind various types of molecular species such as odour compounds

2.2.2.4 University 4 UK: Polymer encapsulation of photochromic dyes

2.2.2.5 University 5 UK: Stimulus responsive block copolymer micelles that can allow triggered release of actives from multilayer particle coatings

2.2.2.6 University 6 UK: Hydrocolliod technologies for perfume and pheromone end uses

2.2.2.7 University 7 UK: Smelly molecule binding combined with fragrance release - a duel acting solid

2.2.2.8 University 1 Belgium: Perfume diffusion control

2.2.2.9 University 1 Australia: Perfume delivery systems based on coated nanomaterials

2.2.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.2.3.1 Research Centre 1 Switzerland: Development of micro and nano encapsulation technology

2.2.3.2 Research Centre 1 Norway: Nanoencapsulation

2.2.3.3 Research Centre 1 Spain: Coating small particles of solids or droplets of liquids with films of polymeric or fatty materials

2.2.3.4 Research Centre 1 Greece: Nanospheres to encapsulate chemicals

2.3 PERSONAL CARE

2.3.1 COMPANIES

2.3.1.1 Company 1 UK: Nanoparticles for aerosol sampling

2.3.1.2 Company 2 UK: Release of materials in particular fragrances

2.3.1.3 Company 3 UK: Nanoparticles of polymer that encapsulate a molecule of choice for cosmeceutical applications

2.3.1.4 Company 1 Ireland: Odour absorption

2.3.1.5 Company 1 France: Controlled delivery of nanoparticles

2.3.1.6 Company 1 Israel: Sunscreen formulations

2.3.1.7 Company 1 China: Personal care products based on nano silver

2.3.1.8 Company 1 Italy: Non-invasive hair removal

2.3.1.9 Company 1 Israel: Cationic biopolymers for cosmetic applications

2.3.1.10 Company 1 USA: Nano and micro emulsions and encapsulations for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutriceutical, and other personal care markets

2.3.1.11 Company 2 USA: Anti-microbial nanoemulsion technology for feminine care

2.3.1.12 Company 3 USA: Controlled release systems for personal care consumer products, food and nutraceuticals, and health care products

2.3.1.13 Company 4 USA: Nanoporous materials for personal care applications

2.3.1.14 Company 1 Germany: Natural based carrier systems for lipophilic actives

2.3.1.15 Company 2 Germany: Encapsulation of active components for the cosmetic industry

2.3.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.3.2.1 University 1 UK: Aerosol Can Technology

2.3.2.2 University 1 USA: Nanomaterials for household and personal care products

2.3.2.3 University 1 Italy: Nano drops

2.3.2.4 University 1 New Zealand: Nanostructured calcium silicate for skin care, nutraceuticals and healthcare products

2.3.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.3.3.1 Research Centre 1 The Netherlands: Release and capture technology

2.3.3.2 Research Centre 1 Spain: Capture of malodours

2.3.3.3 Research Centre 2 Spain: Water purification via photocatalysis

2.3.3.4 Research Centre 1 Australia: Controlled release nanoparticles for application in home & household care, cosmeceuticals and food

2.3.3.5 Research Centre 1 USA: Sol-gel nanomaterial for the delivery of fragrances

2.4 FOOD

2.4.1 COMPANIES

2.4.1.1 Company 1 UK: Photoactive films for food storage

2.4.1.2 Company 1 Germany: Nanoparticles for food and other consumer applications

2.4.1.3 Company 1 USA: Nanocochleates for delivery of nutrients

2.4.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.4.2.1 University 1 UK: Time-dependent Sensor for Food Stuff

2.4.2.2 University 2 UK: Smart material patch-type indicators for specific nanoscale recognition of small and/or large molecules

2.4.2.3 University 3 UK: Electronic tongue for taste measurement

2.4.2.4 University 1 Latvia: Films for regulation of odours and flavours in food products

2.4.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.4.3.1 Research Centre 1 The Netherlands: Sensing and diagnostics of food quality and safety; encapsulation and delivery of nutrients

2.5 FABRIC CARE

2.5.1 COMPANIES

2.5.1.1 Company 1 Sweden: Nanofibres as functional textile sensor materials

2.5.1.2 Company 1 China: Water and oil repellent textiles via nanoscale functional surfaces

2.5.1.3 Company 1 UK: Multifunctional protective textiles that retain their durability and breathability

2.5.1.4 Company 2 UK: Super-repellent coatings

2.5.1.5 Company 3 UK: Anti-microbials that can be used on textiles without impairing the water absorbency or softness of the product

2.5.1.6 Company 4 UK: Textile switches and sensors

2.5.1.7 Company 5 UK: Stain repellents

2.5.1.8 University 6 UK: Photocatalytic coatings

2.5.1.9 Company 7 UK: Ultra-hydrophobic surfaces for "self-cleaning"

2.5.1.10 Company 1 USA: Nanofibres for textiles

2.5.1.11 Company 1 Hong Kong: Oil repellency and stain resistance

2.5.1.12 Company 1 South Africa: Electrospinning of nanofibres for application in textiles

2.5.1.13 Company 1 Slovenia: Surface modification of textile materials to obtain antibacterial properties

2.5.2 UNIVERISITIES

2.5.2.1 University 1 South Korea: Bacteriostasis of nanosized colloidal silver on polyester nonwovens

2.5.2.2 University 1 Italy: Anti-microbial treatments for cellulosic and synthetic fibres with silver

2.5.2.3 University 2 Italy: Anti-bacterial nanofibres

2.5.2.4 University 1 Sri Lanka: Hydrophobic fibres

2.5.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.5.3.1 Research Centre 1 Switzerland: Anti-bacterial functionality on fibres and textile fabric

2.5.3.2 Research Centre 1 USA: Surface modification of textiles

2.5.3.3 Research Centre 1 Germany: Coatings for textiles, and controlled release systems

2.5.3.4 Research Centre 1 China: Self-cleaning textiles

2.5.3.5 Research Centre 2 China: Self-cleaning glass

2.6 BABY CARE

2.6.1 COMPANES

2.6.1.1 Company 1 USA: Nanosized copper and silver for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial dressings

2.6.1.2 Company 1 South Korea: Nanofibres with anti-bacterial properties for underwear

2.7 RFID AND BARCODING

2.7.1 COMPANIES

2.7.1.1 Company 1 UK: Optical techniques for brand protection

2.7.1.2 Company 1 USA: Nanobarcodes and intelligent inks

2.7.1.3 Company 2 USA: Nanofibres with embedded codes

2.7.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.7.2.1 University 1 UK: Conductive inks

2.7.2.2 University 2 UK: Nanocomposite magnetic materials for tag sensors

2.7.2.3 University 1 Malaysia: RFID tags

2.7.2.4 University 1 Germany: Nanobarcodes; Flexible electronic displays

2.7.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.7.3.1 Research Centre 1 The Netherlands: Nanocoding of plastics and paper materials for authentication and identification purposes

2.7.3.2 Research Centre 1 Spain: Nanobarcodes based on blectrochromic materials

2.7.3.3 Research Centre 1 Denmark: Functional nanocoating for RFID

2.7.3.4 Research Centre 1 France: Electronic packaging

2.7.3.5 Research Centre 1 Australia: Nanobarcodes

2.8 PACKAGING

2.8.1 COMPANIES

2.8.1.1 Company 1 USA: Nanocomposite barrier coatings

2.8.1.2 Company 2 USA: Nanocomposites with improved mechanical, barrier and flame retardant properties

2.8.1.3 Company 3 USA: Carbon nanofibres for reinforcement and conductivity

2.8.1.4 Company 4 USA: Single walled carbon nanotubes for packaging

2.8.1.6 Company 2 United Kingdom: Nanocomposite coatings

2.8.1.7 Company 3 UK: Intelligent packaging

2.8.1.8 Company 4 UK: Fire retardant packaging

2.8.1.9 Company 5 UK: Barcoding with quantum dots

2.8.1.10 Company 6 UK: Fibre-reinforced packaging

2.8.1.11 Company 7 UK: Nanocrystalline PLED packaging displays

2.8.1.12 Company 1 Belgium: Nanowires

2.8.1.13 Company 1 France: Silicium integration for sensors

2.8.1.14 Company 2 France: Nanotechnology in paper-like electronic displays; Intelligent inks; Oxygen indicators

2.8.1.15 Company 3 France: Carbon nanotubes

2.8.1.16 Company 1 Germany: Nanocomposite barrier and easy-clean coatings

2.8.1.17 Company 1 Switzerland: Transparent UV barrier functions

2.8.1.18 Company 1 Israel: Nano-cellulose as an additive to plastics and paper

2.8.2 UNIVERSITIES

2.8.2.1 University 1 UK: Surface modification

2.8.2.2 University 2 UK: Carbon and inorganic nanotubes reinforcement

2.8.2.3 University 3 UK: Carbon nanotubes and fullerenes

2.8.2.4 University 4 UK: Nanocomposites

2.8.2.5 University 5 UK: Polymer/clay nanocomposites for improved barrier properties

2.8.2.6 University 6 UK: Nanocoatings and nanostructured materials for flexible displays

2.8.2.7 University 7 UK: Photactive films for environmental compatibility

2.8.2.8 University 8 UK: Nanomaterials for packaging

2.8.2.9 University 9 UK: POSS nanocomposites

2.8.2.10 University 10 UK: Nanocomposites

2.8.2.11 University 11 UK: Nanoclays additives to enhance plastics foams

2.8.2.12 University 12 UK: Novel chemical method of making hollow spherical silica shells

2.8.2.13 University 13 UK: Nanocomposites for fibre applications and flame retardant polymers

2.8.2.14 University 14 UK: Nanoclays

2.8.2.15 University 15 UK: Coating of surfaces with active materials for enhanced or reduced

2.8.2.16 University 16 UK: Nanostructured polymeric materials

2.8.2.17 University 17 UK: Nanogelcoats

2.8.2.18 University 1 Italy: Nanocomposites and nanostructured polymers for packaging applications

2.8.2.19 University 2 Italy: Functional coatings based on organic-inorganic hybrid materials

2.8.2.20 University 3 Italy: Polymer nanocomposites for packaging applications

2.8.2.21 University 1 Ireland: Plastic reinforcement using carbon nanotube composites

2.8.2.22 University 1 Portugal: New composite and packaging materials

2.8.2.23 University 1 Sweden: Superhydrophobic coatings based on silica/polyurethane composites

2.8.2.24 University 1 France: Nanoscaled semiconductor and metal nanoparticles dispersed in colloidal solutions

2.8.2.25 University 1 Switzerland: Nanocomposite coatings

2.8.2.26 University 1 The Netherlands: Polymer nanocomposites in nylon (PA6)

2.8.2.27 University 1 Australia: Thermoplastic polyolefin, polyurethane and biodegradable polymer nanocomposites

2.8.2.28 University 1 Germany: Polymeric nanocomposites made of PA 6 or PP matrix and layered clay

2.8.2.29 University 1 Greece: Nano-hybrids with optimized mechanical, rheological, optical and thermal properties with applications in food packaging

2.8.3 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.8.3.1 Research Centre 1 Portugal: Sensors and electronics fabricated directly onto packaging material such as paper and plastic

2.8.3.2 Research Centre 1 Israel: SiC and C/SiC nanocomposites

2.8.3.3 Research Centre 1 Spain: Multifunctional nanocomposites

2.8.3.4 Research Centre 2 Spain: Organic/Inorganic hybrid materials with improved properties, such as barrier (thermal, electromagnetic, etc.), fire retardancy, and mechanical reinforce

2.8.3.5 Research Centre 1 Denmark: Nanocomposites based on biopolymers and their potential applications in packaging

2.8.3.6 Research Centre 1 Bulgaria: Polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites; polymer composites filled with nanoparticles (diamond, carbon, ferroxides)

2.8.3.7 Research Centre 1 Canada: Incorporation of nanoclays into packaging film for barrier enhancement and strength improvement

2.8.3.8 Research Centre 1 USA: Multifunctional nanoscale polymers

2.8.3.9 Research Centre 1 Italy: Various nanocomposite applications

2.8.3.10 Research Centre 2 Italy: Depositions of thin films by CVD on different substrates,

2.8.3.11 Research Centre 3 Italy: Composites and nanocomposites with inorganics

2.8.3.12 Research Centre 1 Poland: Modification of polymeric materials

2.8.3.13 Research Centre 1 Slovakia: Nanocomposites

3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Abstract

• In depth profiles of R&D and technologies under commercialization
• Short, Medium and Long-Term Application Areas
• Full Contact Details (Company/Research Centre Name, Main Contact Person, Phone, Email)

• RFID and Barcodes
• Supply chain management and packaging
• Household care including antiseptic and antifungal surfaces, washing powders, floor cleaning/wash products, self-cleaning, antibacterials and fragrances
• Fabric care
• Beauty care
• Baby care
• Personal health care including deodorant sprays, antifungal sprays, cosmeceuticals and ointments
• Food

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