Dublin, Feb. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j47qrt/nanocatalysts) has announced the addition of the "Nanocatalysts - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanocatalysts in US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Food Processing, Environmental Applications, and Others.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
The report profiles 28 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- BASF SE (Germany)
- CDTi (US)
- Headwaters, Inc. (US)
- Hyperion Catalysis International (US)
- Johnson Matthey Plc (UK)
- Mach I, Inc. (US)
- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (US)
- NexTech Materials Ltd. (US)
- PQ Corporation (US)
- Zeolyst International (US)
- Sachtleben Chemie Gmbh (Germany)
- Umicore (Belgium)
- W. R. Grace & Co. (US)
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Nanotechnology
- A Curtain Raiser
- Nanoscience
- Breaking Conventional Size Barriers
- New Discoveries Bridge the Gap between Organic and Inorganic Materials
- A Peek into the World of Possibilities with Nanotechnology
- Nanotechnology Market Gathering Momentum
- Enabling Technologies
- Need of the Hour
- Nanotechnology in Catalysis
- A Prelude
- Expanding Applications of Nanocatalysts
- Impact of Recent Economic Recession in Retrospect
- Resurgence in Global Economy Reinstates Stable Growth Momentum in Nanotechnology Market in 2010
- Nanocatalysts Market Fares Relatively Better Amidst Eurozone Crisis
- Outlook
2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
- Petroleum Refineries: The Traditional & the Largest Revenue Contributor
- Opportunity Indicator:
- Nanocatalyst Applications in Oil Refineries
- Cracking Catalysts
- Hydro-Desulfurization (HDS)
- Reformer Catalysts
- Heavy Oil Upgrading
- Coal Liquefaction
- Other Applications
- Production of Premium Gas Made Easy by Nanocatalysts
- Stringent Emission Regulations Drive Demand for Nanocatalysts in Refining Process
- Nanocatalysts to Refine Gasoline Production Process
- Zeolite
- The Most Popular Ingredient of Refinery Catalysts
- Environmental Applications: The Fastest Growing End-Use Segment
- Stringent Emission Control Norms Drive Demand for Nano Enabled Emission Control Catalysts
- Opportunity Indicators
- Demand for Nanocatalyst Enabled-Catalytic Converters for Automobiles and Industrial Engine-Driven Applications Drive Nanocatalysts Market
- Automotive Catalytic Converters
- A Major Market for Nanocatalysts
- Opportunity Indicators for Nanocatalysts in Automotive Market:
- Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region
- Nanocatalysts to Gain Ground in Diesel Engine Emissions Remediation
- Advanced Lean-Burn Engine Emission Control Systems
- Diesel Based Fuel Additives
- Petroleum Industries Adopt Nanocatalysts for Emissions Control in Refining Units
- Focus on Reducing Emissions in Coal-Fired Power Plants Boosts Nanocatalysts Market
- Air Purification Systems
- Cleaning up Paper Mill Waste Stream
- Water Treatment: A Niche Application Area
- Nanocatalysts Exhibit High Efficiency in HOC Removal in Waste Water Treatment
- Nano-Size Titanium Dioxide Gains Popularity in Waste Water Treatment
- Demand from Chemical Industry Boosts Nanocatalysts Market
- Key Application Areas in Chemical Processes
- Detergents
- Ethanol Production
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Production of Hydrogen Peroxide with Higher Selectivity to the Desired Product
- Demand from Pharmaceutical Industry Provides Traction
- Reduction in Wastage and Side-Products
- A Key Application Area
- Food Processing
- An Established Commercial Application
- Nanocatalysts as Food Enzymes in Processed Foods Market
- Nanocatalyst Applications in Energy Sector
- Nanocatalysts Eye Bigger Role in Conversion of Natural Gas into Quality Chemicals & Clean Fuels
- Growing Acceptance of Nanocatalysts in Biomass to Biofuel Conversion Bodes Well for the Market
- Opportunity Indicators
- Emphasis on Efficient Bio-Diesel Production to Boost Nanocatalyst Market
- Opportunity Indicator
- Nanocatalysts Seek New Opportunities in Solar Cells
- Fuel Cells Entice Nanocatalysts
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Efficient Pem Fuel Cells
- Growing R&D in Fuel Cell Technology Expected to Provide Traction to the Nanocatalyst Market
- Additives for Fuel & Explosives
- Nanocatalyst Applications in Polymer Production
- Trend Towards Green Chemistry Drives Nano Catalysts Market
- High Demand for Bioplastics Drives Nanocatalyst Market
- Production of Green Ammonia Provides Traction
- High Demand for Carbon Nanotubes
- Gold as Nano Scale Catalysts Gathers Steam
- Strong R&D Efforts, New Product & Application Developments Spearhead Growth
- Bimetallic Nanocatalysts Gaining Popularity at the Expense of Monometallic NCs
- Advancements in Metrology Critical to the Efficiency of Nanocatalysts
- New Dual-Layered Nanocatalyst Tolerant to Carbon Monoxide Developed
- R&D Efforts Find Efficacy of Nickel Phosphide Nanocatalyst in Hydrogen Production
- Dow Chemicals Develops Highly Innovative Nano- Catalyst for Producing Bio-Plastics
- New Nanocatalyst for Purifying Wastewater from Pharmaceutical Industries
- Snapshot of Select US Players and their Product Innovations Over the Years
- Mach I® Inc.
- CDTi
- Nanophase Technologies Corp.
- Quantumsphere®
- Hyperion Catalysis International Inc.
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
- Major End-Use Industries
- 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
- 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. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
- Brookhaven National Laboratory Develops New Nanocatalyst to Power Hydrogen Production
- US and Chinese Researchers Introduces Platinum-Cobalt Nanocatalysts for Supporting Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
- Penn State University Researchers Demonstrate New Nano- Catalyst to Potentially Enable Hydrogen Production
- Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Design New Cheaper Nano-Structured Carbon-Based Catalyst
- University of Michigan Research Team Develops Technique to Produce Propylene Oxide Using Copper Nanoparticles
- KIST Designs a New Metal Nanocatalyst for Recurrent Use
- Dow to Develop New Nanocatalyst for Plastics Manufacturing
- Researchers at University of Minnesota Lead a Global Team to Develop a New Catalyst
- Boston College Canvassers Develops a Thin-Skinned Nanocatalyst to Regulate Chemical Reactions
- DOE's Berkeley Lab Scientists Introduces Heterogenized Homogeneous Nanocatalysts
- KAIST-based Research Team Develops New Technology to Improve Catalytic Property of Nano-Catalysts
- A*STAR Researchers Develop a New Imaging Technology
5. RECENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
- Huntsman Takes Over Rockwood Holdings Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide Businesses
- Clean Diesel Technologies to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
- Clean Diesel Technologies Bags New Patents from the USPTO
- Umicore to Build a New Catalysts Manufacturing Facility in Poland
- Johnson Matthey Acquires A123's Chinese Cathode Materials Manufacturing Facility
- HTI Enters into an Alliance with Axens
- Johnson Matthey Extends Metal Supply Agreement with Anglo American Platinum
- Clean Diesel Technologies Receives Patent Approval for ZPGM Catalyst Technology from USPTO
- Dow to Divest Global Polypropylene Licensing & Catalysts Business to W. R. Grace & Co
- Umicore Shokubai Japan Launches New Technical R&D Center in Japan
- EU Introduces SusFuelCat Research Project
- RUB's Researchers Collaborate with Seven Countries to Develop a Photocatalyst
- Bayer Closes Carbon Nanotube Project
- Dow Chemical Company and Utrecht University's Researchers Collaborate to Create a New, Iron-Based Catalyst
- LamdaGen Partners with Biodico to Develop Clean Energy Production through Nanotechnology
- Johnson Matthey to Expand Emission Control Catalysts Production Unit in Macedonia
- Clean Diesel Technologies Changes Name to CDTi
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 28 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 30)
- The United States (20)
- Canada (1)
- Europe (9)
- France (1)
- Germany (3)
- The United Kingdom (2)
- Rest of Europe (3)
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