Research and Markets has declared the inclusion of the "Global Markets and Applications for Nanotechnology in Consumer Goods to 2015" report. The market segments studied in this report fall under the classification of consumer goods.
The consumer goods segment comprises a wide variety of products such as footwear, clothing, household and other personal items. The global market for nanotechnology in the consumer market was nearly UK1435 million in 2009. By 2015, analysts expect the value to increase to UK2740 million.
Companies manufacturing consumer goods demonstrate great interest in the field of nanotechnology as it adds an original design or functionality to a brand. Many products on the consumer goods market are manufactured using nanomaterials. Nanomaterials are used for producing sporting goods including tennis rackets, tennis balls, ski wax, and golf balls. Eyewear products feature nanocoatings for enhanced comfort and strength. The presence of nanocoatings in footwear and clothing can deter stains and kill bacteria. Organizations such as Henkel, Procter and Gamble and Unilever are developing nanotechnologies for nano-inspired cleaning solutions, nanocoatings for textiles, and food processing.
The report includes details on the global revenues for nanotechnology in cosmetics, personal care, packaging, household care, and leisure wear and equipment. The key topics covered in the report include nanotechnology in consumer goods, commercializing nanotechnology in consumer goods, and important nanotechnologies in consumer products.
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