Over the past two years, scale up of multi-wall carbon nanotube production
has led to a dramatic price decrease (Arkema, Bayer Material Sciences, Showa
Denko.), down to $150/kg for semi-industrial applications. The run for
industrial CNT production plants has started in order to achieve a
sustainable business with the commercialization of these high-tech materials
with a mid-term price target of $45/kg.
The prices for nanoclays have also dropped slightly, but the question of
price versus performance ratio is not yet solved. At this point, some
commercial nanoclay applications have been abandoned for cost reasons.
Silver-based nano-additives have made a successful market entry (50% of
nanoproducts) and are now widespread in white goods, clothing and food
applications. Further market penetration is forecast in the coming years,
though the lack of stan-dardization, regulation and the health & safety
aspects might impact this evolution.
The nanotech industry is moving from research to production with over 500
consumer nano-products already available. Though nanotechnology has long
been seen as tomorrow's technology, developers of nanoproducts are focused
on today's market opportunities. Some previous limitations have been
addressed thanks to improvements in the dispersion of nanoparticles and the
decrease in the production cost of nanotubes
This report is designed to understand the market for nanomaterials, the
players including the organizations, as well as the accessibility of the
market. It highlights the technical functions made possible by nanomaterials
to create our daily nanoproducts.
Who should buy the report:
- Nanomaterial suppliers
- Compound providers
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- Investors
Benefits
- Understanding the industrial value chain
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