Report: Global Technology Developments and Trends in High Performance Fibers (FRS00919) from ReportBuyer.com

Product Code	FRS00919
Publication Date	September 2008
Publisher	Frost & Sullivan
Product Type	Report
Pages	85

This research service reviews and analyzes the developments that have impacted or might impact the high performance fiber industry, and subsequently its research and development (R&D) trends. A description of the key players categorized according to the major applications for high performance fibers; protective and high-tech clothing; transportation; industrial equipment and construction; and sports and recreational equipment; is also provided. Key drivers and challenges being faced by the high performance fiber industry will be discussed, as well as current industrial trends. A detailed assessment of the R&D being carried out by key players, smaller corporations and academic sector is also given.

1 Executive Summary
- Scope and Methodology
  - Scope
  - Methodology
- Key Research Findings
  - Overview of High-Performance Fibers
  - Research Highlights
2 High-Performance Fibers--Technology Overview
- Technology Primer
  - Introduction to High-Performance Fibers
  - Forms of High-Performance Fibers
- Types of High Performance Fibers and Its Applications
  - Carbon Fibers
  - Carbon Precursor Fibers
  - Fluorocarbon Fibers
  - High Density Polyethylene
  - Melamine
  - Meta-Aramid
  - Para-Aramid
  - Polybenzimidazole Fibers
  - Polyimide Fibers
  - Polylactide Fibers
  - Polyphenylene Benzobisoxazole Fibers
  - Polyphenylene Sulfide Fibers
3 Assessment of Industry and Technology
- Major Industry Players According to Applications
  - Protective and High-Tech Clothing
  - Transportation
  - Industrial Equipment and Construction
  - Sports and Recreational Equipment
- Industry Analysis
  - Industry Trends
  - Technology Drivers
  - Technology Challenges
4 Assessment of Research and Innovation
- Assessment of R&D in Corporations according to Applications
  - Protective and High-Tech Clothing
  - Transportation
  - Industrial Equipment and Construction
  - Sports and Recreational Equipment
- Assessment of R&D in Research Institutes and Universities
  - North America
  - Europe and Africa
  - Asia Pacific
5 Patents and Database of Key Industry Participants
- Patents
  - Noteworthy US Patents
  - Other Noteworthy Patents
- Database of Key Industry Participants
  - Corporations
  - Research Institutions and Universities
6 Decision Support Database
- Reference Database Tables
  - Military Expenditure (2002 to 2012)
  - Military Expenditure as Percentage of GDP (2002 to 2012)
  - Military R&D Expenditure (2002 to 2012)
  - Total Vehicle Production (2002 to 2012)
  - Vehicles in Operation (2002 to 2012)
  - Number of Fire Incidents--North America (2003 to 2013)