Market overview of polymer nanocomposites In spite of their high cost, the use of polymer nanocomposites has gained significant market traction in industries such as automobiles, where mechanical properties, low weight, and the ability to withstand high loads are major factors. Technavios market research analysts predict the global polymer nanocomposites market to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% until 2019. The market is witnessing the introduction of innovative bio-based nanocomposites that are expected to contribute to its sustainability. However, the market growth is likely to be restricted by factors such as the high R&D cost for vendors and the high deployment costs for end-users Market segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market by product type Clay-based nanocomposites Carbon nanotubes Others In terms of revenue, the clay-based nanocomposites segment accounted for a major share of the global polymer nanocomposites market in 2014. The latest trend in this segment is to fill the polymer between individual clay sheets or to disperse the clay sheets into the polymeric matrix. In the future, the use of hybrid materials is... Research Beam Model: Research Beam Product ID: 383342 2500 USD New
Global Polymer Nanocomposites Market 2015-2019
 
 

Global Polymer Nanocomposites Market 2015-2019

  • Category : Materials and Chemicals
  • Published On : January   2016
  • Pages : 68
  • Publisher : Technavio
 
 
 
Market overview of polymer nanocomposites
In spite of their high cost, the use of polymer nanocomposites has gained significant market traction in industries such as automobiles, where mechanical properties, low weight, and the ability to withstand high loads are major factors. Technavios market research analysts predict the global polymer nanocomposites market to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% until 2019.

The market is witnessing the introduction of innovative bio-based nanocomposites that are expected to contribute to its sustainability. However, the market growth is likely to be restricted by factors such as the high R&D cost for vendors and the high deployment costs for end-users

Market segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market by product type
Clay-based nanocomposites
Carbon nanotubes
Others

In terms of revenue, the clay-based nanocomposites segment accounted for a major share of the global polymer nanocomposites market in 2014. The latest trend in this segment is to fill the polymer between individual clay sheets or to disperse the clay sheets into the polymeric matrix. In the future, the use of hybrid materials is expected to provide higher thermal stability and barrier properties, less shrinkage, and improved resistance to solvents, scratches, and fire.

Market segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market by application
Medical and healthcare
Cosmetics
Protective clothing and material
Filter media
Optical application
Electrical conductors

The food packaging industry is the second largest consumer of polymer nanocomposites. The high barrier properties of polymer nanocomposites enhance the shelf-life of packaged food items. It is used in the packaging industry for making wrapping films and beverage containers.

However, as traditional plastics are not degradable and pollute the environment, the market is witnessing a growing demand for biodegradable and environment friendly plastics. It has resulted in an increasing use of nanocomposites to manufacture various biodegradable polymers in the food and beverage segment.

Geographical segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market
APAC
Americas
EMEA

APAC accounted for the largest share of the global polymer nanocomposites market due to widespread adoption in industrial sectors such as automotive, packaging, electronics & semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and coatings. The region is witnessing a surge in industrialization and infrastructure development, and it is likely to propel the polymer nanocomposites market in the APAC region.

Competitive market landscape for polymer nanocomposites
BYK-Chemie
Foster
Hybrid Plastics
Industrial Nanotech
Inframat
InMat

Industrialization and infrastructure development have led to an increase in the consumption of polymer nanocomposites for various specialized products. For instance, Bayer has just developed a new grade of plastic films for food packaging, made from nylon-6 exfoliated nanocomposites. The presence of developing economies, such as China and
India poses a key market opportunity for the vendors in this market.

Other prominent vendors in this market include AVEKA, Crown Poly, Crown Manufacturing, NaturalNano, Noble Polymers, Nanocor, Nanolab Technologies, Nanmat Technology, Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Parabon NanoLabs, and SiM Composites.

Key questions answered in the report
What are the key factors driving the global polymer nanocomposites market?
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global polymer nanocomposites market?
What are the various opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global polymer nanocomposites market?
Trending factors influencing the market shares for EMEA, APAC, and Americas?
Key outcome of the five forces analysis on the global polymer nanocomposites market?
Growth forecast of the global polymer nanocomposites market until 2019?

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PART 01: Executive summary
Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report
Market overview
Product offerings

PART 03: Market research methodology
Research methodology
Economic indicators
PEST analysis

PART 04: Introduction
Key market highlights
Technical perspective

PART 05: Market landscape
Industry overview
Market size and forecast
Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
Types of polymer nanocomposite

PART 07: Market segmentation by application
Automobile industry
Food packaging industry
Electronics and semiconductor industry
Construction industry
Other industries

PART 08: Geographical segmentation
Market share 2014
Market share 2019
APAC
EMEA
Americas

PART 09: Impact of drivers

PART 10: Market drivers

PART 11: Market challenges

PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 13: Market trends

PART 14: Vendor landscape
Competitive landscape
Key vendors
Other prominent vendors

PART 15: Key Vendor Analysis
BYK- Additives
Foster
Hybrid Plastics
Industrial Nanotech
Inframat
InMat

PART 16: Key recommendations for vendors/investors

PART 17: Appendix
List of abbreviations

PART 18: Explore Technavio

List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Semiconductor industry PEST analysis
Exhibit 02: Properties of polymer nanocomposites
Exhibit 03: Segmentation of global polymer nanocomposites market
Exhibit 04: Global polymer nanocomposites market size 2015-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 05: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 06: Applications of nanofiber
Exhibit 07: Global polymer nanocomposites market by product type 2014
Exhibit 08: Global polymer nanocomposites market by product type 2019
Exhibit 09: Global polymer nanocomposites market in automobile industry ($ millions)
Exhibit 10: Global polymer nanocomposites market in food packaging industry ($ billions)
Exhibit 11: Global polymer nanocomposites market in electronics and semiconductor industry ($ billions)
Exhibit 12: Global polymer nanocomposites market in construction industry ($ billions)
Exhibit 13: Global polymer nanocomposites market in other industries ($ billions)
Exhibit 14: Global polymer nanocomposites market by geography 2014
Exhibit 15: Global polymer nanocomposites market by geography 2019
Exhibit 16: Polymer nanocomposites market in APAC ($ billions)
Exhibit 17: Polymer nanocomposites market in EMEA ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: Polymer nanocomposites market in Americas ($ billions)
Exhibit 19: BYK- Additives : Industries served
Exhibit 20: Foster: Product segmentation
Exhibit 21: Hybrid Plastics: Product segmentation
Exhibit 22: Industrial Nanotech: Product segmentation
Exhibit 23: Inframat: Product segmentation
Exhibit 24: InMat : Product segmentation

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