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Nanocatalysts

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Apr. 1, 2009 - 291 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



II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

Worldwide Market for Nanocatalysts

Review of Select End-Use Applications

2. Market Trends

Global Market for Carbon Nanotubes to Grow Significantly

Industrial Demand for Gold Seen Rising

Global Zeolite Consumption on the Rise

Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Witness an Increased Adoption of Nanocatalysts

Global Nanotechnology Market to Register Over US$20 billion Revenue by 2011

Increased Preference of Nanocatalysts Over Conventional Catalysts

Processed Foods Drive the Growth of Food Enzymes Market in China

3. Product Overview

What is a Catalyst?

Types of Catalysts

Chemical Industry Catalysts

Polymerization Catalysts

Petroleum Refining Catalysts

Environmental Catalysts

The Need for Catalysts

Catalysts Soon to be Replaced by Nanotechnology Upgrades

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Segments

Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Health

Nanoparticles

Classification of Nanoparticles

Production of Nanoparticles

Measuring Nanoparticles

Measurement of Mass

Measurement of Surface Area

Nanotechnology Applications

Versatility of Nanotechnology

Convergence of Nanotechnology with Catalysts

Nanocatalysts

Introduction and Definition

Performance of Nanocatalysts Thrives on Nanotechnology

Properties of Nanocatalysts

Diverse Physical Properties

Innovative Application Techniques

Increased Area of Action

Nanocatalysts - Brief History

Nanocatalysts - The Next Gen Catalysts

Control Over Nanoparticle Size

Control Over Nanoparticle Composition

Control Over Nanoparticle Structure

Nanoparticle Anchoring

NxCat™ - A New Nanocatalyst Technology

Types of Nanocatalysts

Zeolites

Sources of Zeolite

Uses of Zeolites

Domestic & Commercial

Heating & Refrigeration

Agriculture

Detergents

Gemstones

Medical

Construction

Transition Metal Nanocatalysts

Introduction

Applications and Benefits

Industrial Enzymes

Transition Metal Oxides

Metallocene Catalyst

Carbon Nanotubes

Types of Carbon Nanotubes

Single-Walled Nanotubes

Multi-Walled Nanotubes

Fullerite

Torus

Properties of CNTs

Strength

Kinetic Property

Electrical and Thermal Properties

Structural Defects

Production Methods of CNTs

Arc Discharge

Laser Ablation

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

Benefits of CNTs

Probable Future Applications of CNTs

4. An Overview of End-Use Applications

Major End-Use Industries

Market Scenario for End-Use Applications

Industry Applications - In Detail

Nanocatalyst Applications in Refining and Petrochemical Industry

An Overview on Refining and Petrochemical Industry

Trends in Refining Catalysis

Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications

Cracking Catalysts

Hydro-Desulfurization (HDS)

Premium Gas at no Additional Cost

Other Types of Refining Applications for Commercial Purposes

Launch Phase Nanocatalyst Applications

Heavy Oil Upgrading

Coal Liquefaction

Nanocatalyst Applications in Chemical Industry

An Overview of Chemical Industry

Established Commercial Nanocatalyst Applications

Detergents

Ethanol Production

Agricultural Chemicals

Developmental Applications

Production of Hydrogen Peroxide with Higher Selectivity to the Desired Product

Nanocatalyst Applications in Pharmaceutical Industry

Reduction in Wastage and Side-Products - An Established Commercial Application

Food Processing Industry

Food Processing - An Established Commercial Application

Environmental Applications

Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Converters

Launch Phase Applications

Air Purification Systems

Developmental Applications

Vehicle Emissions Application

Advanced Lean-Burn Emission Control Systems

Cleaning up Paper Mill Waste Stream

Nanocatalyst Applications in Energy Sector

Established Commercial Applications in Energy Production

Additives for Fuel & Explosives

Launch Phase Applications in Energy Production

Diesel Based Fuel Additives

Developmental Applications in Energy Production

Fuel Cells

Nanostructured Catalysts for Efficient Pem Fuel Cells

Reformer Catalysts

Nanocatalyst Applications in Polymer Production

Metallocene Polymers - An Established Commercial Applications Polymer Production

5. Technological Developments

US Department of Energy Develops New Nanoscale Catalyst Engineering Concept

Nissan’s New Exhaust System Technology Reduces Consumption of Precious Metals

Nanostellar Uses Gold as Oxidation Catalyst

QuantumSphere Announces Enhanced Fuel Cell Performance with Nanocatalyst

Bioapplicable, Nanocomposite and Nanostructured Materials for Catalytic Applications

BASF Develops Innovative Process for Producing Chiral Intermediates

Motorola and Arizona University Develop Advanced Sensing Applications of SWNTs

Idaho Space Materials Develops New Manufacturing Process for Pure CNTs

Headwaters Introduces New Nanocatalyst Technology

6. Product Innovations/Introductions

Nippon Develops New Catalyst

Albemarle Introduces Latest Ketjenfine® 770

Hydro-Desulphurization Catalyst

Hitachi Maxell Develops Innovative High-Performance Gold-Platinum Catalyst

Danisco’s Genencor Introduces First Commercial Biomass Enzyme

Genencor Introduces New Maxaliq Enzyme

Genencor Introduces New MannaStar™ Enzyme for Detergents

Rio Polimeros Develops LLDPE Metallocene Resins with Univation Technology

BASF Develops Two New Chiral Amines

Korea Electronics Technology Institute Develops First Nano Image Sensor Chip

Nanophase Adds Eleven New Nanoparticle Products to Alfa Aesar’s Distribution List

7. Recent Industry Activity

PQ Corporation Merges with INEOS Silicas

ZEOX to Acquire Zeolite Processing Plant

VT International Completes Acquisition of Nanotailor

Lockheed Martin Takes Over Nantero’s Government Business Arm

Catalytic Solutions to Setup Joint Venture with Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo KK

DSM Enters into Co-Development Agreement with LibraGen

Unidym Extends Joint Development Pact with Samsung

CNProbes Enters into Manufacturing Agreement with a Major MEMS Foundry

Unidym Extends Alliance with Battelle

Toyota Tsusho and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Distribution Agreement

Clariant Masterbatches and Bayer MaterialScience Enter Partnership Agreement

Nanocomp Technologies Bags U.S. Army Contract

Arrowhead Announces Formation of a New Subsidiary “Agonn”

Energenics Appoints Nanotrade as Distributor for Enercat in Eastern Europe

Catalytic Solutions Streamlines its Catalyst Business

Novozymes to Construct New Production Unit in Nebraska

Zeolyst Adds New Plants to Existing Manufacturing Capacity

Umicore to Construct Automotive Catalyst Manufacturing Unit in India

Genencor Inaugurates Blending Plant in India

CSI’s Czech Republic Plant Construction Begins

BASF Expands Polypropylene Production Facility in Spain

Süd-Chemie Becomes First Catalyst Production Company in Qatar

Hanwha Chemical Begins Mass Carbon Nanotube Production

Carbon Nanotechnologies and Unidym Merge to Create New CNT Product Company

GS Carbon Acquires Carbon Aerogel Technologies of Aerogel Composite

Johnson Matthey Acquires Argillon

J.P. Morgan and CCMP Announce Acquisition of Niagara’s PQ Corporation by Carlyle

Umicore Concludes Takeover of Delphi’s Automotive Catalyst Operations

AIXTRON AG Acquires Nanoinstruments Ltd.

Novozymes Takes over Biocon’s Enzyme Activities

Hypercat ACP and Nanostellar® Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Catalysts Material

Altair and Sherwin-Williams Form AlSher Titania JV for Pigment Production

Nanocyl Partners with Velox for Distribution of Carbon Nanotube Products

Antaria Enters into Strategic Partnership with Energenics

Royal Dutch Shell and Codexis Collaborate for Conversion of Biomass to Fuel

Almac Announces Alliance with BioCatalytics

Bayer Enters into Distribution Pact with Brenntag Schweizerhall for Carbon Nanotubes

Konarka and Toppan Sign Agreement for Commercialization of Power Plastic®

DIREVO-Danisco A/S Team Delivers Significantly Enhanced Phytase Enzyme

VeruTEK and QSI Enter into Partnership for Ecosystem Rectification

Surrey NanoSystems Obtains a Key Order from ITA

Albemarle Inaugurates Regional Sales Office in Dubai

BASF Announces Expansion Plans for Automobile Catalyst Plants

PQ Corporation Expands Production Capacity of Silica-Chrome Catalysts

John Matthey to Establish Two Emission Control Catalyst Units to Manage Heavy Demand

Süd-Chemie Expands Zeolite Production

ON Semiconductor Collaborates with Nantero for New Semiconductor Process

Raymor Receives Supply Order for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

CVD Equipment Receives Order for Carbon Nanotube System CNT Technologies

Petrol Ofisi Signs an Agreement with Oxonica for Nanocatalyst Supply

Raymor Installs New Production Facility for Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes

8. Focus on Select Players

Argonide Corporation (US)

BASF SE (Germany)

BASF Catalyst LLC (US)

Bayer Ag (Germany)

Catalytic Solution, Inc (US)

Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)

Genencor International, Inc (US)

Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc (US)

Hyperion Catalysis International (US)

Johnson Matthey Plc (UK)

Mach I, Inc (US)

Nanophase Technologies Corporation (US)

NanoScale Corporation (US)

NexTech Materials Ltd. (US)

Oxonica (UK)

PQ Corporation (US)

Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh. (Germany)

Süd-Chemie AG (Germany)

Umicore (Belgium)

Zeolyst International (US)

9. Global Market Perspective

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2: World Historic Review for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Nanocatalysts by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)



III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 47 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 50)

Region/Country Players

The United States 28

Canada 3

Japan 1

Europe 16

France 1

Germany 7

The United Kingdom 3

Rest of Europe 5

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 2

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide market for Nanocatalysts in US$ Millions. Nanocatalysts find their application in a variety of industry segments. The report broadly classifies and analyzes the global nanocatalysts market by the following end-use segments: Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical industry, Food processing, Environmental Applications, and Others. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. A five-year historic analysis is also provided. The report profiles 47 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Argonide Corporation, BASF SE, BASF Catalyst LLC, Bayer Ag, Catalytic Solution, Inc., Evonik Degussa GmbH, Genencor International, Inc., Headwaters Nanokinetix, Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Johnson Matthey Plc., Mach I, Inc., Nanophase Technologies Corporation, NanoScale Corporation, NexTech Materials Ltd., Oxonica, PQ Corporation, Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh., Umicore, and Zeolyst International. 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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