Nanotechnology in the Western European Coatings Industry

Publication Date	January 2006
Publisher	Information Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	187
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IRL00013

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Summary

2006 is perceived by industry to be a major year for the development of nanomaterials technology and many Western European paint and coatings manufacturers are already either using or evaluating the potential of nanomaterials in their formulations. But what is the current status of nanotechnology in the coatings sector, what potential applications does it bring, and what will drive the continued progress of nanomaterials into the paint and coatings sector?

IRL's new review, Nanotechnology in the Western European Coatings Industry, presents a useful insight into what coatings manufacturers are looking for, their objectives and their thoughts on the development of the technology, which is much wider than raw materials companies think.

Included in the report is a survey of which coatings sectors stand to benefit most from the use of nano-materials (decorative, wood, automotive OEM, powder, coil etc) and what performance opportunities in formulation are perceived from the different materials available. The full contents of the review are given on the right.

Research for this report included an extensive period of desk research and an interview programme with R&D and technical directors at major paint and coatings companies (from a cross-section of sectors in different countries) and marketing managers from the raw materials sector throughout October-November 2005.

The report should be invaluable to anyone in the raw materials sector and the coatings industry seeking to understand the potential direction and value of this technology in the future and to those looking to understand the many driving forces and opportunities which will shape the market in the near future.

Content

1. Introduction
- 1.1 About This Report
- 1.2 Rounding
2. Status Of Nanotechnology In The Coatings Sector - A Summary
3. Background
- 3.1 Introductory Remarks
- 3.2 Definitions And Scope
  - 3.2.1 Nanotechnology
  - 3.2.2 Nanomaterial
- 3.3 Routes To Nanomaterials
  - 3.3.1 Common Techniques
- 3.4 Effects Achieved With Nanomaterials
4. Raw Materials Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 4.1 General Remarks On Application And Development
- 4.2 Nanomaterials In Common Use
  - 4.2.1 General Remarks
  - 4.2.2 Metal Oxides
  - Titanium Dioxide
  - Cerium Oxide
  - Iron Oxide
  - 4.2.3 Silica
  - 4.2.4 Organic Materials
  - Organic Nanoparticles And Dendrimers
  - Nanoclays
  - 4.2.5 Nanotubes
  - 4.2.6 Quantum Dots
  - 4.2.7 Nanocomposite Binders
- 4.3 Expectations And Challenges In The Nanomaterial Sector
  - 4.3.1 Expectations
  - 4.3.2 Challenges
5. Coatings Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 5.1 Status Of The Western European Coatings Industry
- 5.2 Acceptance Of Nanotechnology
  - 5.2.1 Current Status
  - 5.2.2 Towards Greater Acceptance
- 5.3 Benefits Of Nanotechnology In Coating Formulation
  - Decorative Paint Applications Of Nanomaterials
  - Biocidal And Marine Applications Of Nanomaterials
- 5.4 Successes Stories In The Coatings Sector
  - 5.4.1 Photocatalytic Paints
  - 5.4.2 Lotus Effect Paints
  - Current Limitations Of The Lotus Effect
  - 5.4.3 Automotive Clearcoats
  - 5.4.4 The Flip-Flop Effect
  - 5.4.5 Metal Surface Pre-Treatment
  - 5.4.6 Glass Coatings
  - 5.4.7 Wood Coatings
- 5.5 Nanocomposite Coatings
- 5.6 Expectations, Growth Areas And Drivers In The Coatings Sector
  - 5.6.1 Expectations
  - Nanotechnology In The Western European Coatings Industry
  - 5.6.2 Growth Areas And Drivers
6. Safety, Health And Environmental Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 6.1 Regulatory Investigations And Organisations
- 6.2 Health And Safety Concerns
7. Conclusion
8. Directory Of Paint Producers In Western Europe
- 8.1 Austria
- 8.2 Belgium
- 8.3 Denmark
- 8.4 Finland
- 8.5 France
- 8.6 Germany
- 8.7 Greece
- 8.8 Ireland
- 8.9 Italy
- 8.10 Luxembourg
- 8.11 Netherlands
- 8.12 Portugal
- 8.13 Spain
- 8.14 Sweden
- 8.15 United Kingdom
1. Introduction
- 1.1 About This Report
- 1.2 Rounding
2. Status Of Nanotechnology In The Coatings Sector - A Summary
3. Background
- 3.1 Introductory Remarks
- 3.2 Definitions And Scope
- 3.3 Routes To Nanomaterials
- 3.4 Effects Achieved With Nanomaterials
4. Raw Materials Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 4.1 General Remarks On Application And Development
- 4.2 Nanomaterials In Common Use
- 4.3 Expectations And Challenges In The Nanomaterial Sector
5. Coatings Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 5.1 Status Of The Western European Coatings Industry
  - Split Of The Western European Paint And Coatings Market By Sector, 2004 (Tonnes And %)
- 5.2 Acceptance Of Nanotechnology
  - Views Of Nanotechnology In The Western European Paint And Coatings Sector, 2005 (%)
  - Status Of Nanotechnology Acceptance In The Western European Paint And Coatings Sector, 2005 (%)
- 5.3 Benefits Of Nanotechnology In Coating Formulation
- 5.4 Successes Stories In The Coatings Sector
- 5.5 Nanocomposite Coatings
- 5.6 Expectations, Growth Areas And Drivers In The Coatings Sector
6. Safety, Health And Environmental Aspects Of Nanotechnology
- 6.1 Regulatory Investigations And Organisations
- 6.2 Health And Safety Concerns
7. Conclusion
8. Directory Of Paint Producers In Western Europe
- 8.1 Austria
- 8.2 Belgium
- 8.3 Denmark
- 8.4 Finland
- 8.5 France
- 8.6 Germany
- 8.7 Greece
- 8.8 Ireland
- 8.9 Italy
- 8.10 Luxembourg
- 8.11 Netherlands
- 8.12 Portugal
- 8.13 Spain
- 8.14 Sweden
- 8.15 United Kingdom