The Impact of Nanotechnology on the Automotive Market to 2015

The Impact of Nanotechnology on the Automotive Market to 2015

The Impact of Nanotechnology on the Automotive Market to 2015 provides an in depth look at how nanotechnology is impacting and will continue to impact the automotive and transporation markets.Including:

- Key Applications and market opportunity to 2015
- Global revenue forecasts
- Key nanotechnologies
- Key trends and drivers
- Key players
Areas covered include: Fuel Cells, Power Systems, Heat Transfer, Lighting and Displays, Sensors, Coatings, Smart Materials, Interiors, Textiles and Structural and Functional Materials.

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................8
2 COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR............13
2.1 From Lab to Product .............................................................................................................. 13
2.2 Industry Structure................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Suppliers ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1.1 Materials ................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.1.2 Tools and instrumentation ...................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Buyers ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.3 New entrants ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.4 Substitution threats ........................................................................................................... 18
2.2.5 Competition ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Key Challenges ...................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1 Technical.......................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1.1 Understanding......................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1.2 Tools ....................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Market ............................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2.1 Hype........................................................................................................................ 20
2.3.2.2 Cost......................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2.3 Production............................................................................................................... 21
2.3.2.4 Perception............................................................................................................... 22
2.3.3 Regulatory........................................................................................................................ 23
2.3.3.1 Health...................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.2 Environmental......................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.3 Regulation............................................................................................................... 23
2.3.3.4 Intellectual Property ................................................................................................ 23
2.4 Market Trends and Drivers..................................................................................................... 24
2.4.1 Drivers.............................................................................................................................. 25
2.4.2 Trends ............................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.1 Collaboration........................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.2 First to market......................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.3 Nanomaterials advantage....................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.4 Improved products .................................................................................................. 29
2.4.2.5 Decreasing cost of nanomaterials .......................................................................... 30
2.4.2.6 Autonomous systems ............................................................................................. 30
3 KEY NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR................................31
3.1 NANOPARTICLES................................................................................................................. 32
3.1.1 Market for nanoparticles ................................................................................................... 33
3.1.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 35
3.1.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 36
3.1.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 36
3.2 NANOCOMPOSITES............................................................................................................. 37
3.2.1 Market for nanocomposites............................................................................................... 38
3.2.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 40
3.2.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 41
3.2.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 42
3.3 NANOCAPSULES.................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.1 Market for nanocapsules................................................................................................... 43
3.3.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 46
3.3.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 46
3.3.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 47
3.4 NANOPOROUS MATERIALS................................................................................................ 47
3.4.1 Market for nanoporous materials ...................................................................................... 48
3.4.2 Key Players ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.4.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 51
3.4.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 51
3.4.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 52
3.5 NANOFIBRES....................................................................................................................... 52
3.5.1 Market for nanofibres ........................................................................................................ 53
3.5.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 55
3.5.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 55
3.5.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 56
3.5.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 56
3.6 FULLERENES....................................................................................................................... 57
3.6.1 Market for fullerenes ......................................................................................................... 57
3.6.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 59
3.6.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 59
3.6.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 59
3.6.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 60
3.7 CARBON NANOTUBES ........................................................................................................ 61
3.7.1 Market for carbon nanotubes ............................................................................................ 61
3.7.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 63
3.7.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 63
3.7.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 64
3.7.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 65
3.8 NANOCOATINGS.................................................................................................................. 66
3.8.1 Market for Nanocoatings................................................................................................... 67
3.8.2 Key players ....................................................................................................................... 69
3.8.2.1 Manufacturers and End Users................................................................................ 69
3.8.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers ......................................................................................... 69
3.8.2.3 Application manufacturers ...................................................................................... 69
3.9 GLOBAL IMPACT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR ................. 71
3.10 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015.................................................................. 73
3.10.1 Global revenue forecasts .................................................................................................. 73
3.10.2 Market for nanomaterials in automotive and transportation.............................................. 76
3.10.2.1 Nanocoatings.......................................................................................................... 77
3.10.2.2 Nanocompostite fillers ............................................................................................ 78
3.10.2.3 Nanoadditives in catalysts and lubricants............................................................... 79
3.10.2.4 Fuel Cells ................................................................................................................ 80
3.10.2.5 Nanoscale smart materials ..................................................................................... 81
3.10.3 Key Players ....................................................................................................................... 83
4 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS...........................................................................................85
4.1 FUEL CELLS, HEAT TRANSFER AND ENERGY................................................................. 85
4.1.1 Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide catalysts ........................................................................ 85
4.1.2 Nanoparticles as additives for catalysis ............................................................................ 85
4.1.3 Increased heat transfer fluid performance with nanofluids ............................................... 85
4.1.4 Conduction enhancement provided by carbon nanotube additions to fluids .................... 87
4.1.5 Lubricating fluids that incorporate dispersed aggregates of carbon-based materials ...... 87
4.1.6 Nanocomposites for catalytic converters .......................................................................... 88
4.1.7 Nanoparticle additives for fuel enhancement.................................................................... 88
4.1.8 Nanomaterials for resistance to shock wave impact, catalytic storage, photocatalysts
and energy storage ......................................................................................................... 89
4.1.9 The development and characterization of nanoparticle suspension heat transfer
fluids with enhanced thermal conductivity...................................................................................... 90
4.1.10 Conductive nanoparticles for heat transfer ....................................................................... 91
4.1.11 Thermoelectric conversion systems for waste heat recovery........................................... 92
4.1.12 Coating using engineered nanofluids................................................................................ 92
4.1.13 Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Catalysts.................................................................... 92
4.1.14 Nanocomposite membranes for higher temperature operation of PEM fuel cells ............ 94
4.1.15 MWNT as fuel cell electrocatalysts ................................................................................... 95
4.1.16 Nanofluids for heat transfer applications........................................................................... 95
4.1.17 Polymer photovoltaic and thermo photovoltaic devices.................................................... 96
4.1.18 Nanoparticulate additives for improvement of combustion............................................... 97
4.1.19 Nanostructured thermoelectric materials and nanostructured catalytic combustion
coatings ......................................................................................................................................... 99
4.1.20 Active catalysts for automotive pollution control ............................................................... 99
4.1.21 Nanostructured catalysts for the emission control systems............................................ 100
4.1.22 Nanomaterials for energy storage................................................................................... 101
4.1.23 Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids consisting conductive nanoparticles for
heat transfer applications: sol-gel approach ................................................................................ 102
4.1.24 Nano enabled thermal fluids; Molecular separation technology for reduced energy
consumption ................................................................................................................................ 105
4.2 LIGHTING AND DISPLAYS................................................................................................. 106
4.2.1 Electrochromic coatings for windows.............................................................................. 106
4.3 SENSORS........................................................................................................................... 108
4.3.1 Smart tires....................................................................................................................... 108
4.3.2 Smart Sensor for tires ..................................................................................................... 108
4.4 COATINGS.......................................................................................................................... 110
4.4.1 Hydrophobic sealing of lacquered surfaces for transportation ....................................... 110
4.4.2 Nanotechnology for scratch resistant automotive coatings ............................................ 110
4.4.3 Photocatalytic coatings for automotive parts .................................................................. 111
4.4.4 Nanoscale surface coatings............................................................................................ 113
4.4.5 Anti-corrosion coatings.................................................................................................... 113
4.4.6 Nanomaterials for anti-stick coatings, scratchproof systems, corrosion protection........ 114
4.4.7 Nanoparticle coating materials for automotive applications............................................ 115
4.4.8 Ultra-hydrophobic surfaces for self-cleaning surfaces.................................................... 116
4.4.9 Photocatalytic coatings ................................................................................................... 116
4.4.10 Scratch resistant surfaces............................................................................................... 116
4.4.11 Scratch resistant coatings............................................................................................... 117
4.4.12 Automotive glass............................................................................................................. 117
4.4.13 Scratch resistant coatings............................................................................................... 118
4.4.14 Scratch/wear resistant coatings ...................................................................................... 118
4.4.15 Anti-Scratch coatings ...................................................................................................... 119
4.4.16 Hybrid coating that provides corrosion protection for aluminium alloys.......................... 119
4.4.17 Nanocrystalline metal oxide powders for coating applications ....................................... 121
4.4.18 Condition monitoring and automotive tribology............................................................... 122
4.4.19 Photochromic and thermochromic films for windscreens ............................................... 123
4.4.20 Scratch-resistant coatings & polymers................................................. 124
4.4.21 Novel coating systems and chromium alternatives to reduce the environmental
impact of automobiles .................................................................................................................. 125
4.4.22 Photochromic thin films................................................................................................... 126
4.4.23 Smart windows................................................................................................................ 127
4.4.24 Enhancement of hydrophobicity, barrier properties and scratch resistance................... 127
4.4.25 Scratch-resistant surfaces .............................................................................................. 128
4.4.26 Photochromic filter for windows ...................................................................................... 129
4.4.27 Nanostructured coatings for anti-fogging........................................................................ 129
4.4.28 Photochromic films.......................................................................................................... 129
4.4.29 Anti-fogging glass............................................................................................................ 130
4.4.30 Anti-fogging car mirrors .................................................. 132
4.4.31 Multifunctional nano coatings.......................................................................................... 134
4.4.32 Smart materials ............................................................................................................... 134
4.4.33 Wear resistant coatings................................................................................................... 135
4.5 STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS............................................................... 137
4.5.1 Smart materials ............................................................................................................... 137
4.5.2 Materials for vehicle structure and engine applications.................................................. 138
4.5.3 Ceramic nanocomposites for reinforcement and stress measurement .......................... 139
4.5.4 Self-healing composites.................................................................................................. 140
4.5.5 Degradation behaviour of nanocrystalline metals........................................................... 140
4.5.6 Self-healing materials...................................................................................................... 140
4.5.7 Self-healing materials...................................................................................................... 142
4.5.8 Reinforcement of polymeric resin with nanoclay platelets resulting in lightweight
materials with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties...................................................... 144
4.5.9 Polymer-functionalized nanotubes using an organometallic approach .......................... 145
4.5.10 Nanocomposite materials and coatings for automotive applications.............................. 146
4.5.11 Adhesives for automotive applications............................................................................ 146
4.5.12 Nanotube composites for reinforcement......................................................................... 147
4.5.13 Nanoparticle based lubricants for reducing friction and wear ......................................... 147
4.5.14 Surface modification of nanoparticles to introduce smart properties into materials for
the automotive sector ................................................................................................................... 148
4.5.15 Chemical resistant polymer materials ............................................................................. 149
4.5.16 Carbon nanotubes for reinforcement .............................................................................. 150
4.5.17 Carbon nanotubes for composites materials and sensors.............................................. 150
4.6 INTERIORS......................................................................................................................... 152
4.6.1 Anti-microbial textiles ...................................................................................................... 152
4.6.2 Textile switches and sensors .......................................................................................... 152
4.6.3 Stain repellents ............................................................................................................... 153
4.6.4 Nanofibres for textiles ..................................................................................................... 153
4.6.5 Textiles for stain repellency ............................................................................................ 154
4.6.6 Surface modification with protective anti-fouling coatings .............................................. 155
4.6.7 Anti-microbial treatments for cellulosic and synthetic fibers with silver cluster............... 155
4.6.8 Anti-bacterial PP fibres.................................................................................................... 156
4.6.9 Method for forming a water-repelling, oil-repelling anti-staining chemically adsorbed
film 157
4.6.10 Coatings for textiles, and controlled release systems..................................................... 158
4.6.11 Super-amphipobic coatings ............................................................................................ 158
4.6.12 Stain repellent textiles ..................................................................................................... 159
5 GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................................