Nanotechnology in Europe - Nanotechnology in Europe - Programmes, Networks, Funding, Research Groups & Companies

Report Summary

Nanotechnology in Europe is a 496 page report from nanoposts.com on who’s doing what in nanotechnology from the Netherlands to Norway, the United Kingdom to the Ukraine. Billions of euros are euros are now being invested across the continent, publicly and privately, and scores of products and processes are impacting the market. This report provides an in-depth analysis of companies, researchers, government bodies, networks and funding initiatives.

Contents include:

• Funding to 2010 and beyond
• Key technologies and markets
• Market structure and business models
• Main manufacturers and suppliers
• Market size for last 3 years and forecasted to 2013
• Market trends and drivers
• National initiatives
• Key research groups and centres
• Nanotechnology SMEs and large companies with nano activities

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 23
1.1 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN EUROPE 30
1.1.1 Funding 30
1.1.2 National programmes 32
1.1.3 Centres and infrastructure 34
1.1.4 Networks 35
1.1.5 Companies 35
1.2 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ASIA-PACIFIC 37
1.2.1 Funding 38
1.2.2 National programmes 39
1.2.3 Centres and infrastructure 40
1.2.4 Networks 41
1.2.5 Companies 42
1.3 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN NORTH AMERICA 43
1.3.1 Funding 43
1.3.2 National programmes 44
1.3.2.1 State initiatives 45
1.3.3 Centres and infrastructure 46
1.3.4 Networks in North America 49
1.3.5 Companies 49
1.4 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA 50
1.5 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 51

2 COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY 52
2.1 INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 54
2.1.1 Suppliers 55
2.1.1.1 Materials 55
2.1.1.2 Tools and instrumentation 56
2.1.1.3 Devices and system integration 58
2.1.2 Buyers 58
2.1.3 New entrants 58
2.1.4 Substitution threats 59
2.1.5 Competition 60
2.2 KEY CHALLENGES 60
2.2.1 Technical 60
2.2.1.1 Understanding 60
2.2.1.2 Tools 61
2.2.2 Market 62
2.2.2.1 Hype 62
2.2.2.2 Cost 62
2.2.2.3 Production 63
2.2.2.4 Public Perception and Ethics 65
2.2.3 Regulation 66
2.3 MARKET TRENDS AND DRIVERS 70
2.3.1 Drivers 71
2.3.2 Trends 73
2.3.2.1 Collaboration 73
2.3.2.2 First to market 74
2.3.2.3 Nanomaterials advantage 75
2.3.2.4 Improved products 76
2.3.2.5 Decreasing cost of nanomaterials 77
2.3.2.6 Autonomous systems 77

3 KEY NANOMATERIALS 79
3.1 NANOPARTICLES 84
3.1.1 The global market for nanoparticles 84
3.1.2 KEY PLAYERS 87
3.1.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 87
3.1.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 88
3.1.2.3 Application developers 89
3.2 NANOCOMPOSITES 90
3.2.1 The global market for nanocomposites 90
3.2.2 KEY PLAYERS 94
3.2.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 94
3.2.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 95
3.2.2.3 Application developers 96
3.3 NANOCAPSULES 97
3.3.1 The global market for nanocapsules 97
3.3.2 KEY PLAYERS 100
3.3.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 100
3.3.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 101
3.3.2.3 Application developers 102
3.4 NANOPOROUS MATERIALS 103
3.4.1 The global market for nanoporous materials 103
3.4.2 KEY PLAYERS 106
3.4.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 106
3.4.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 107
3.4.2.3 Application developers 108
3.5 NANOFIBRES 109
3.5.1 The global market for nanofibres 109
3.5.2 KEY PLAYERS 112
3.5.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 112
3.5.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 113
3.5.2.3 Application developers 113
3.6 FULLERENES 115
3.6.1 The global market for fullerenes 115
3.6.2 KEY PLAYERS 117
3.6.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 117
3.6.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 118
3.6.2.3 Application developers 119
3.7 NANOWIRES 120
3.7.1 The global market for nanowires 120
3.7.2 KEY PLAYERS 122
3.7.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 122
3.7.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 123
3.7.2.3 Application developers 123
3.8 CARBON NANOTUBES 124
3.8.1 The global market for carbon nanotubes 124
3.8.2 KEY PLAYERS 127
3.8.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 127
3.8.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 128
3.8.2.3 Application developers 130
3.9 QUANTUM DOTS 131
3.9.1 The global market for quantum dots 131
3.9.2 KEY PLAYERS 133
3.9.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 133
3.9.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 134
3.9.2.3 Application developers 134
3.10 NANOCOATINGS 136
3.10.1 The global market for nanocoatings 136
3.10.2 KEY PLAYERS 139
3.10.2.1 Manufacturers and end users 139
3.10.2.2 Nanomaterials suppliers 139
3.10.2.3 Application developers 140

4 MARKET SEGMENTATION 142
4.1 AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE 142
4.1.1 Nanotechnology in the defence sector 142
4.1.2 Nanotechnology in the aerospace sector 144
4.1.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 145
4.1.4 The global market for nanomaterials in the aerospace and defence sectors 148
4.1.4.1 Nanocomposites 149
4.1.4.2 Nanoscale electronics & sensors 150
4.1.4.3 Nanocoatings 152
4.1.4.4 Energy devices & fuel additives 153
4.1.4.5 Smart materials 154
4.1.5 Key Players 157
4.2 ELECTRONICS AND ITC 158
4.2.1 Nanotechnology in the electronics and ITC sector 158
4.2.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 159
4.2.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the electronics and ICT sector 162
4.2.3.1 Carbon nanotubes 162
4.2.3.2 Nanowires 163
4.2.3.3 Nanoscale memory 164
4.2.3.4 Printed electronics 165
4.2.3.5 NEMS 166
4.2.3.6 Spintronics 167
4.2.3.7 Quantum dots 168
4.2.4 Key Players 170
4.3 ENERGY 172
4.3.1 Nanotechnology in the energy sector 172
4.3.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 174
4.3.3 The global market for nanomaterials in energy 176
4.3.3.1 Photovoltaics 177
4.3.3.2 Fuel cells and batteries 178
4.3.3.3 Thermoelectrics 180
4.3.3.4 Aerogels 181
4.3.4 Key Players 183
4.4 LIFE SCIENCES AND HEALTHCARE 185
4.4.1 Nanotechnology in the life sciences and healthcare sector 185
4.4.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 187
4.4.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the life sciences and healthcare sector 189
4.4.3.1 Nanoscale biosensors and imaging 190
4.4.3.2 Nanocoatings on surfaces and implants 192
4.4.3.3 Nanoparticulate drug delivery 193
4.4.4 Key Players 196
4.5 CONSTRUCTION 199
4.5.1 Nanotechnology in the construction sector 199
4.5.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 200
4.5.3 The global market for nanomaterials in construction 203
4.5.3.1 Nanoscale sensors & smart materials 204
4.5.3.2 Nanocomposites 205
4.5.3.3 Nanocoatings 207
4.5.3.4 Nanoparticle additives to concrete 208
4.5.4 Key Players 211
4.6 TEXTILES 212
4.6.1 Nanotechnology in the textiles sector 212
4.6.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 214
4.6.3 The global market for nanomaterials in textiles 216
4.6.3.1 Nanocoatings 216
4.6.3.2 Smart materials & sensors 217
4.6.3.3 Nanofibres/nanotubes 218
4.6.4 Key Players 221
4.7 ENVIRONMENT AND WATER 222
4.7.1 Nanotechnology in the environment and water sectors 222
4.7.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 224
4.7.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the environment and water sectors 226
4.7.3.1 Nanoporous membranes 227
4.7.3.2 Chemical and bio nanosensors 228
4.7.3.3 Nanoparticles 229
4.7.3.4 Nanocoatings 231
4.7.4 Key Players 233
4.8 FOOD AND DRINK 234
4.8.1 Nanotechnology in food production 234
4.8.2 Nanotechnology in food processing and safety 236
4.8.3 Nanotechnology in food packaging 238
4.8.4 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 239
4.8.5 The global market for nanomaterials in the food and drink sector 241
4.8.5.1 Nanosensors 242
4.8.5.2 Nanoencapsulation 243
4.8.5.3 Nanocoatings 244
4.8.5.4 Nanocomposites 245
4.8.5.5 Nanoporous membranes 246
4.8.6 Key Players 248
4.9 CONSUMER GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD CARE 250
4.9.1 Nanotechnology in the consumer goods and household care sectors 250
4.9.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 252
4.9.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the consumer goods and household care sectors 255
4.9.3.1 Nanocomposites 256
4.9.3.2 Nanocoatings 257
4.9.3.3 Nanoparticles 258
4.9.4 Key Players 260
4.10 BRAND AND PRODUCT SECURITY 262
4.10.1 Nanotechnology in the brand and product security sector 262
4.10.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 263
4.10.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the brand and product security sector 265
4.10.3.1 Nanocoatings 266
4.10.3.2 Nanoparticles 266
4.10.4 Key Players 269
4.11 AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION 270
4.11.1 Nanotechnology in the automotive & transportation sectors 270
4.11.2 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015 272
4.11.3 The global market for nanomaterials in the automotive and transportation sector 272
4.11.4 The global market for nanomaterials in automotive and transportation 275
4.11.4.1 Nanocoatings 276
4.11.4.2 Nanocompostite fillers 277
4.11.4.3 Nanoadditives in catalysts and lubricants 278
4.11.4.4 Fuel cells 280
4.11.4.5 Nanoscale smart materials 281
4.11.5 Key Players 283

5 THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) 285
5.1 THE FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES 286

6 GERMANY 287
6.1 GOVERNMENT BODIES 287
6.1.1 Nano-Initiative-Aktionsplan 2010 288
6.1.2 Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWI) 289
6.1.3 Ministry of Science (BMBF) 290
6.1.4 German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR) 291
6.2 RESEARCH CENTRES 291
6.2.1 Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) 292
6.2.2 Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (MPG) 292
6.2.3 Leibniz Association (WGL) 293
6.2.4 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (FhG) 294
6.2.5 Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) 296
6.2.6 Volkswagen Foundation 297
6.2.7 Centre for Advanced European Science and Research (CAESAR) 297
6.2.8 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 297
6.2.9 VDI 298
6.2.10 Charité 298
6.2.11 Other centres 298
6.3 NETWORKS 299
6.3.1 The competence networks 299
6.3.2 Other networks 300
6.4 UNIVERSITIES 301
6.4.1 Darmstadt University of Technology 301
6.4.2 Free University Berlin 301
6.4.3 Ludwig-Maximilians University 302
6.4.4 Technical University of Berlin 302
6.4.5 Technical University of Chemnitz 302
6.4.6 Technical University Kaiserlautern 302
6.4.7 Technical University Munich 303
6.4.8 RWTH Aachen University 303
6.4.9 University of Bochum 303
6.4.10 University of Hannover 303
6.4.11 University of Hamburg 303
6.4.12 University of Heidelberg 304