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Conductive Polymers

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Apr. 1, 2008 - 347 Pages


Table of Contents


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS


Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations


Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level


Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions And Scope of Study

What Are Conductive Polymers?


Conductive Polymers - A Classification

Polyacetylene

Polyaniline

Polypyrrole


Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV)

Polythiophene

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)


Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Poly 3-alkylthiophenes

Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs)


II. A US MARKET REPORT


1. Industry Overview


Outlook

Growth Drivers

Market Challenges

Market Stance


2. Factors Influencing the Market


Polymeric Materials Offer Bright Prospects

New Applications Expedite Polymers Market

Emergence of New Markets

Plastic Electronics Driving Polymers Market


Semiconductors Poised for Rapid Growth

Change in Consumer Preferences

Quality Dominates Polymers Market

Burgeoning Demand for OLEDs


3. Product Overview


Polymers or Plastics

What Are Conductive Polymers?

Diverse Molecular Structure of Conducting Polymers


Unique Characteristics of Conductive Polymers

Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICPs)


4. Manufacture of Conductive Polymers


The Making of Conductive Polymers

Conductive Polymers - An Alternative to Metals?


A Glance at the Negative Aspects of Conductive Polymers

History Behind the Development


5. Applications of Conductive Polymers


Grouping of Polymer Applications

Conductivity Applications


Electroactivity Applications

Polymer Batteries Vs Metal Batteries

Conductive Polymers Suppress Static Discharge


Sensors Sensing Polymers

Conductive Polymers in OLEDs

Can Conductive Polymers be Artificial Muscles?

Conducting Polymers for Electronic Ink


Conductive Polymers Foray into Medical Industry

Polymers in Printed Circuit Boards

Light Emitting Polymers Battle Against LCDs


6. Organic Electronics


Organic Electronics


7. Thermally Conductive Polymers


Thermally Conductive Polymers


8. Product Segments


Conductive Polymers - A Classification

Polyacetylene

Properties of Polyacetylene


Characteristics of Polyacetylene

Polyaniline

Synthesis of Polyaniline


Properties of Polyaniline

Polyaniline - A Look at the Chemical Properties

Fillers Based Polyaniline Composites


Polyaniline - Major Applications

Polyaniline in Nanospray Emitters

Polyaniline Effective against Static Discharge

Polyaniline Effective Against Corrosion

Polypyrrole


Polypyrrole Vs Electrical Stimuli

Applications of Polypyrrole

Polyphenylene Vinylene (PPV)


Polythiophene

Applications of Polythiophene

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)


Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Table 1: US Polyvinyl Chloride Industry (2006): Breakdown of Annual Production Capacity of Select Players (In 000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Poly 3-alkylthiophenes

Electro-Conductive Polymers


Lithium-Conductive Polymers

Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDPs)

Light Emitting Polymers (LEPs)


9. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs


Polyaniline in Carbon Nanotubes

Researchers Develop New Method to Produce Yarns

Enhancement in the Conductivity of Polyaniline

Plextronics Develops Sulfur Based Polythiophene

Simple Method to Produce Polymer Nanowires Production


Phillips Research Develops New Polymer Technology

Creation of Conductive Polymers Analysis

Electricity Sensitive Clothes


Individual Efforts in Conducting Polymers Development

Conducting Polymer Sheath for Tissue Stimulation

Energizing Conducting Polymers Technology

Biomaterials Based Conducting Polymers

Pennsylvania Developer Creates Conducting Jacket

Ohio Creators Invent Conducting Polymeric Nanocomposites


Idaho Developer Creates Polymer Contact System


10. Product Innovations/Introductions


PolyOne Introduces Geon™ HC Vinyl Compound-Based Products

GLS Introduces Phthalate-Free TPEs

Dow Unveils Polypropylene Products

Dow Launches FINGERPRINT™ Polyethylene Resins


KEMET Launches 35-Volt Rated Polymer Tantalum Capacitor

KEMET Extends Portfolio

PolyOne and Kraton Polymers Develop OnFlex™-S KA Range

Spartech Develops ULTRATUF® CX~D

Spartech Introduces TUF-GLAS® LD

Eastman Chemical Co Introduces Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester


Crosslink Unveils Innovative Polymer Coating for Capacitor Anodes

Eastman Chemical Rolls Out Performance Additives and Specialty Polymers

KEMET Introduces Conductive Polymer with the Lowest ESR


KEMET Unveils New Polymer Capacitor

Tyco Introduces HWAT System

PolyOne Launches OnColor™

KEMET Widens Portfolio of Conductive Polymers

Dow Corning Unveils Series of Silicones


Dow Launches Polyurethane Technology

Chevron Launches New PPS Resin Grade

Premix Launches Conductive Compounds

Pelican Products Launches LED Penlight

Tyco Unveils New Polymer Cables


Crosslink Launches Light Emitting Coatings

Fiber Innovation Unveils PPS Staple Fibers

Vishay Unveils New Tantalum Capacitors

Bac2 Ltd Launches Electrically Conductive Polymers


Plextronics Launches Conductive Polymers

Phillips Sumika Launches Polypropylene Resin

KEMET Introduces Low ESR Conductive Polymers

Research and Markets Launches Range of Plastics

Total Petrochemicals Introduces Polystyrene Grade

Sandia Launches New PEM

Total Petrochemicals Launches Metallocene Polyethylene


Chevron Philips Launches PPS Alloys

PolyOne Plans to Launch Conductive Polymers


11. Recent Industry Activity


Dyneon LLC Pockets Hitech Polymers Inc

Konarka Technologies Ink Agreement with SKYShades® Products

Lubrizol Advanced Materials Expands Capacity

PolyOne Realigns its Business Segments

PolyOne Acquires Ngai Hing PlastChem

Fortron Industries Doubles Production Capacity


Noveon, Inc. Renamed Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc

PolyOne Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

CPFilms Acquires Assets of Acquired Technology Inc

Solutia Adds New Production Line in Belgium

Spartech forms New Strategic Business Unit

Sabic Acquires GE Plastics


Integral Technologies Inks Manufacturing Pact with Jasper Rubber Products

Dow Chemical and Chevron Philips to Jointly Set Up a Styrene JV

Henkel Acquires Alba Adesivos

Littelfuse Purchases Assets of SurgX Corporation


Dow Signs Distribution Deal with Entec

Solutia Increases Price for Polymers and Adipic Acid

Konarka and Evident Technologies to Develop Power Plastic

Cabot Inks an Agreement with Aclaud SA

Cytec Hikes Prices for Polymer Additives

Polietilenos União Secures License to Develop Loop Slurry PE Technology


Tyco International Divests Adhesives, Plastics and Coated Products Business

Optatech Acquires Electrically Conductive TPE Patents

Dow Corning Inks Agreement with Invint

General Electric Patents Painting Method

Lubrizol Corporation Acquires Noveon


PolyOne Signs an Agreement with GeoTech


12. Focus on Major Market Players


3M Company

Cabot Corporation

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC


Crosslink

Cytec Industries Inc

The Dow Chemical Company


Eastman Chemical Company

Ferro Corporation


Fortron Industries LLC

Fractal Systems, Inc

Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc

Illinois Tool Works, Inc


KEMET Corporation

Konarka Technologies, Inc

Littelfuse Incorporated


Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc

National Starch and Chemical Company


Novamet Specialty Products Corporation

Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company

PolyOne Corporation


Solutia Incorporated

Spartech Corporation

Sterling Fibers, Inc


Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc


13. Focus on Select Universities/Research Institutes


Clemson University

Duke University

The University of Florida

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Ohio University

Sandia National Laboratories


University of California, Santa Barbara


14. Market Analytics


Table 2: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 3: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 4: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application - Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 5: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application - Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)


Table 6: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Others Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 7: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application - Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications Independently Analyzed by Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)


Table 8: US 15-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by Resin Content - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers and Others for the Years 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 9: US 15-Year Perspective for Conductive Polymers by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Product Components Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring and Other Applications for the Years 1998, 2008, & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart



Table 10: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)


Table 11: US Long Term Projections for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



Table 12: US Historic Review for Conductive Polymers by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)


III-A. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE


Total Companies Profiled: 56 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 66)

Region/Country Players

The United States

Abstract

This report analyzes the US market for Conductive Polymers in Metric Tons and US$ Million. The specific end-use applications analyzed are Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring, and Other Applications. Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 56 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Cabot Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Crosslink, Cytec Industries Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation, Fortron Industries LLC, Fractal Systems, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc., Illinois Tool Works, Inc., KEMET Corporation, Konarka Technologies, Inc., Littelfuse Incorporated, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., National Starch and Chemical Company, Novamet Specialty Products Corporation, Phillips Sumika Polypropylene Company, PolyOne Corporation, Solutia Incorporated, Spartech Corporation, Sterling Fibers, Inc., and Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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