Attaining grid parity
In addition to consuming a lot of expensive silicon the traditional wafer route is also labor intensive as it requires quite a bit of wiring and mechanical assembly (which is why most modules by this route are now assembled in China and some even in Bangalore). So, another thrust in reducing the cost of solar modules is to design them to require minimal assembly, the same idea that led to the spectacular success of integrated circuits. To this end continuous roll to roll processes have been developed and put into production, the leading example of which today is the technology developed and used by United Solar (Michigan, USA) to deposit thin films of silicon and silicon-germanium alloys on sheets of stainless steel.
What would come as a surprise to most Indians today is that this technology had its genesis in Calcutta and United Solar of USA is led by Dr. Subhendu Guha with a PhD from Calcutta University!
Compared to the traditional thick silicon wafer solar cells, thin film solar cells consume much less precious semiconductor material and on a per watt basis cost only 60-70 percent as much.
At present, First Solar Corp. of Phoenix AZ, USA, the world's largest thin film solar cell company, uses its proprietary cadmium telluride thin film technology to deposit solar cells on glass sheets and claims the lowest cost in the world ( $ 1.25 per watt ). They will soon ramp their production from 300 MW py to 1 GW py. However, be it silicon or non-silicon ( like Cd Te or CIGS ), in the absolute efficiency scale thin film cells in production are somewhat deficient as due to various unavoidable imperfections in crystal structure, their solar conversion efficiency, seldom exceeds 10 percent, less than half that of the best silicon wafer solar modules.
The production processes are also more sophisticated and thus cost more (turnkey plants made by Applied Materials for thin film silicon cells on glass sheets may cost over 3 million USD per MW py capacity). APSTL, the authors company in Scottsdale, AZ, is developing silicon PV cells that will consume only a fraction as much polysilicon as the traditional wafers yet have conversion efficiencies well above that of thin film cells.
The highest solar conversion efficiency today is produced by cells made of multi-junction compound semiconductors. Spectrolab, located north of LA, makes cells that show efficiency of up to 40 percent (nearly double that of the best silicon wafer cells).
However, due to the slow and exact process used to grow these semiconductors they are extremely expensive ($2/sq. mm of die ) and most frequently can be used only for defense and satellite applications. Mars lander robots, including the one that recently confirmed water in Mars, use these multi-junction solar cells to generate enough electricity to operate a power shovel to dig into the hard Martian soil or run a whole chemistry lab on board!
To make these very expensive multijunction solar cells affordable for commercial applications they need to be integrated with concentrator optics (mirrors with cassegrain optics) with attendant cooling systems as well as sun-tracking devices.
Maintaining competitiveness in Indian solar/PV
The above thumbnail sketch should be enough to convince both government policymakers and entrepreneurs that solar PV is an industry deeply rooted in physics and hardcore sciences and it is no place for those with software/design background to dabble in and mess up.
The long term goal should be to identify strategies to maintain competitiveness in the nascent solar PV industry in India even if to get itself off the ground it first uses standard off the shelf tools and technologies that are available to competitors, e.g., China etc. too.
This requires a policy of continuous improvement in cost and/or performance via technology, to sustain, which requires a capable domestic R&D and hardware base. To this end the government ministries must formulate policies that are well grounded in the technical and business realities of the semiconductor industry worldwide as well as adopt a systems approach. That is, it is not just offering financial incentives to set up semiconductor plants, but simultaneously, finance the development of the missing technical infrastructure for semiconductors, viz training of manpower in physics, materials sciences and construction of semiconductor production and testing equipment.
Research based training/education programs on solar photovoltaics and alternative energy in general should be launched at select Indian universities.
Lastly, a new Semiconductor Hardware Association of India, composed primarily of physicists and hardware engineers (rather than the unqualified software/design type pretenders who have contributed to the wafer fab fiasco), should be created at the earliest so as to co-ordinate the development of the semiconductor hardware manufacturing industry in India with minimum avoidable delays.
The author is the Chief Technical Officer of APSTL llc, of Scottsdale, AZ, USA, a company that specializes in developing key semiconductor technologies and licensing them worldwide.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
DuPont India Opens Biotech Research Center at DuPont Knowledge Center Hyderabad
DuPont India Opens Biotech Research Center at DuPont Knowledge Center Hyderabad
(Nanowerk News) DuPont India today announced the opening of the first research facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) in Hyderabad. The Biotech Research Center begins its operations with more than 80 scientists working on a variety of global research programs on plant and industrial biotechnology. The India center is the first integrated agriculture and industrial biotechnology research center for DuPont outside the USA. The other research facilities at the DKC will come up in phases over the next couple of months, and the complete DuPont Knowledge Center is expected to be formally inaugurated sometime before this year-end.
“The global demand for agricultural crops is very strong. We have the science to help farmers and others across the value chain meet the growing demand and this research center is going to help us do that faster,” said William Niebur, vice president, DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development and chief scientist at DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International, while announcing the opening of the center.
The Biotech Research Center at DKC will focus on bringing new crop genetics to the market faster and on application of industrial biotechnology to produce biofuels and biomaterials for global markets. Plant biotech scientists at the DKC will work on developing biotech traits and technologies that will be incorporated into multiple crops for markets the world over. The trait discovery work conducted on site will help create advanced seed products to meet the growing global demand for increased food production, improved animal feed products and expanding energy needs. Research teams will work to deliver new technologies and products for the DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition platform and the DuPont Applied BioSciences business for India and global markets. Both research teams will work together to develop products from renewable resources for food, feed, materials and energy.
Starting with more than - 80 crop genetics and industrial biotech scientists today, DuPont expects the number at the Biotech Research Center to double by year-end. An estimated total of - 600 scientists and - engineers across all disciplines will work out of DKC once it is fully functional.
“By adding biotechnology to DuPont strengths in chemistry and material science, our scientists at DKC will work to develop biocatalysts that will utilize renewable feedstocks to deliver sustainable innovations to global markets,” said John Pierce, Vice President of Technology, DuPont Applied BioSciences, on the occasion of the opening of the Biotech Center at the DKC.
Emphasizing the significance of the DuPont Knowledge Center, Balvinder Kalsi, President and CEO, DuPont India, said, “The DuPont Knowledge Center will provide substantially increased competitiveness to build the future of DuPont and contribute to DuPont India’s growth. I expect DuPont Knowledge Center to be a global Center of Excellence for DuPont. This will enable us to increase our ‘speed to market’ with products that come out of our R&D and Innovations pipeline, not only for India but also for other growth regions”.
The DKC in India is very important to the global R&D and Innovation strategy of DuPont. This center reinforces the importance of India, and the city of Hyderabad, as the emerging center of knowledge excellence, particularly in the new scientific disciplines of biotechnology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, nanotechnology and other emerging sciences. The DKC at Hyderabad will undertake basic research and product application development across all five of the business growth platforms for global and local markets, as well as offer other knowledge services to DuPont businesses.
DuPont today has major plant biotech research centers in Delaware, Iowa and California along with 90 plant genetics research centers around the globe. Globally, DuPont has more than 50 R&D facilities, 20 in the United States and 30 in 11 other nations. DuPont invests an average of $1.3 billion annually on global research and development in a diverse range of technologies for many markets including agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, chemicals and industrial materials. Today, DuPont has more than 5,000 scientists and engineers around the world.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries.
(Nanowerk News) DuPont India today announced the opening of the first research facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) in Hyderabad. The Biotech Research Center begins its operations with more than 80 scientists working on a variety of global research programs on plant and industrial biotechnology. The India center is the first integrated agriculture and industrial biotechnology research center for DuPont outside the USA. The other research facilities at the DKC will come up in phases over the next couple of months, and the complete DuPont Knowledge Center is expected to be formally inaugurated sometime before this year-end.
“The global demand for agricultural crops is very strong. We have the science to help farmers and others across the value chain meet the growing demand and this research center is going to help us do that faster,” said William Niebur, vice president, DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development and chief scientist at DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International, while announcing the opening of the center.
The Biotech Research Center at DKC will focus on bringing new crop genetics to the market faster and on application of industrial biotechnology to produce biofuels and biomaterials for global markets. Plant biotech scientists at the DKC will work on developing biotech traits and technologies that will be incorporated into multiple crops for markets the world over. The trait discovery work conducted on site will help create advanced seed products to meet the growing global demand for increased food production, improved animal feed products and expanding energy needs. Research teams will work to deliver new technologies and products for the DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition platform and the DuPont Applied BioSciences business for India and global markets. Both research teams will work together to develop products from renewable resources for food, feed, materials and energy.
Starting with more than - 80 crop genetics and industrial biotech scientists today, DuPont expects the number at the Biotech Research Center to double by year-end. An estimated total of - 600 scientists and - engineers across all disciplines will work out of DKC once it is fully functional.
“By adding biotechnology to DuPont strengths in chemistry and material science, our scientists at DKC will work to develop biocatalysts that will utilize renewable feedstocks to deliver sustainable innovations to global markets,” said John Pierce, Vice President of Technology, DuPont Applied BioSciences, on the occasion of the opening of the Biotech Center at the DKC.
Emphasizing the significance of the DuPont Knowledge Center, Balvinder Kalsi, President and CEO, DuPont India, said, “The DuPont Knowledge Center will provide substantially increased competitiveness to build the future of DuPont and contribute to DuPont India’s growth. I expect DuPont Knowledge Center to be a global Center of Excellence for DuPont. This will enable us to increase our ‘speed to market’ with products that come out of our R&D and Innovations pipeline, not only for India but also for other growth regions”.
The DKC in India is very important to the global R&D and Innovation strategy of DuPont. This center reinforces the importance of India, and the city of Hyderabad, as the emerging center of knowledge excellence, particularly in the new scientific disciplines of biotechnology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, nanotechnology and other emerging sciences. The DKC at Hyderabad will undertake basic research and product application development across all five of the business growth platforms for global and local markets, as well as offer other knowledge services to DuPont businesses.
DuPont today has major plant biotech research centers in Delaware, Iowa and California along with 90 plant genetics research centers around the globe. Globally, DuPont has more than 50 R&D facilities, 20 in the United States and 30 in 11 other nations. DuPont invests an average of $1.3 billion annually on global research and development in a diverse range of technologies for many markets including agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, chemicals and industrial materials. Today, DuPont has more than 5,000 scientists and engineers around the world.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries.
first generic version of the international brand – Abraxane of Abraxis BioSciences, USA, with sales of approximately US$375 million
Natco Makes Nanotechnology Debut With Launch of Breast Cancer Drug Albupax
(Nanowerk News) Natco Pharma, an Indian pharmaceutical company, has launched Albupax, its first nanotechnology drug.
Albupax is the first generic version of the international brand – Abraxane of Abraxis BioSciences, USA, with sales of approximately US$375 million. Albupax has been indigenously developed by Natco in India and is the first albumin bound Paclitaxel in nanoparticle to be developed in India.
Albupax, consists of Paclitaxel in an albumin bound nanoparticle form, is used in the treatment of breast cancer. The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in India, and currently over a lakh new patients are added every year. By 2015, the number of new cases are likely to go upto 2 lakh every year, a Natco press release stated.
Albupax replaces the conventional Paclitaxel and has the advantage of having least side effects. In the conventional Paclitaxel, the solvent polyethylated castor oil is used, which causes severe side effects such as neutropenia, hyper-sensitivity reactions and neuropathy. Albupax does not contain this solvent, and hence can be given in optimum doses for enhanced efficacy.
Each 100 mg vial of Albupax has been priced at Rs 11,500. The estimated Indian market for this product is in the region of Rs 150 crore and the company expects Albupax to garner a reasonable share of this market. This brand has the potential of becoming the single largest brand amongst its basket of oncology products. The company is also exploring the possibility of a tie-up for taking this brand to international markets.
(Nanowerk News) Natco Pharma, an Indian pharmaceutical company, has launched Albupax, its first nanotechnology drug.
Albupax is the first generic version of the international brand – Abraxane of Abraxis BioSciences, USA, with sales of approximately US$375 million. Albupax has been indigenously developed by Natco in India and is the first albumin bound Paclitaxel in nanoparticle to be developed in India.
Albupax, consists of Paclitaxel in an albumin bound nanoparticle form, is used in the treatment of breast cancer. The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in India, and currently over a lakh new patients are added every year. By 2015, the number of new cases are likely to go upto 2 lakh every year, a Natco press release stated.
Albupax replaces the conventional Paclitaxel and has the advantage of having least side effects. In the conventional Paclitaxel, the solvent polyethylated castor oil is used, which causes severe side effects such as neutropenia, hyper-sensitivity reactions and neuropathy. Albupax does not contain this solvent, and hence can be given in optimum doses for enhanced efficacy.
Each 100 mg vial of Albupax has been priced at Rs 11,500. The estimated Indian market for this product is in the region of Rs 150 crore and the company expects Albupax to garner a reasonable share of this market. This brand has the potential of becoming the single largest brand amongst its basket of oncology products. The company is also exploring the possibility of a tie-up for taking this brand to international markets.
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BioCurex Inc. (OTCBB:BOCX) today announced that the Australian Patent Office has issued a notice of acceptance for a divisional application of our original patent filing.
This is the first patent awarded to BioCurex for the development of therapeutic applications of its RECAF technology. All proprietary protection had previously only covered diagnostic applications, and this approval from the Australian Patent Office is a milestone for the company in an important field of application.
The original filing contained claims related to both diagnostics and therapeutics. During the reviewing process, the mixed nature of the claims resulted in a split (technically known as a divisional application) of the claims in two separate patent files while maintaining the original date. The diagnostic patent application was granted by the Australian Patent Office before and now, the divisional containing the claims for therapeutic applications have also been approved. The process of filing a divisional is a fairly common practice. We expect similar outcomes in other territories where we have divisional pending applications.
BioCurex has proprietary technology on the uses of a molecule called RECAF that is present on the surface and inside cancer cells - though which are mostly absent from healthy cells as well as benign tumor cells. Cancer cells release some RECAF into the blood stream and this has allowed us to develop a blood test for cancer that detects approximately 90% of patients with malignancies at the standard specificity of 95% (5% false positives).
The presence of RECAF also on the surface of malignant cells allows for the specific targeting of a cancer. That is, there is no collateral damage to healthy cells known as "side effects" produced by traditional chemotherapy. Antibodies are particularly suited to target specific molecules and approximately 20 have already been approved by the FDA. Applications range from arthritis (Humira®) to cancer (Rituximab®, certain lymphomas and leukemias). Anti-cancer antibody-based therapies represent a multi-billion dollar market size.
Previous work in animals and a small number of patients have shown that malignant tumors can be imaged after injecting a radioactive tracer attached to a molecule that recognizes RECAF. Some of these results have been confirmed and published by other academic research laboratories. This suggests that cancers might be specifically irradiated after treatment with a heavily radio-labeled anti-RECAF antibody.
We have also shown at an international cancer congress that 100% of cancer cells in culture can be killed by anti-RECAF antibodies carrying killing agents, while over 80% of normal cells are unaffected. Earlier work also produced very significant results following the injection of anti-RECAF antibodies into animals with cancer.
The data are still very preliminary and therefore they require further confirmation before any firm conclusions can be drawn. However, the issuance of this first patent allowance is a significant step in moving in that direction because it facilitates approaching major pharmaceutical companies interested in licensing this type of targeted cancer therapy. BioCurex has already secured licenses for its diagnostic tests with Abbott Labs (ABT) and Inverness Medical Innovations (IMA).
Biocurex is already working on therapeutic applications, an initiative that will be largely expanded once the diagnostic applications are marketed.
About BioCurex:
BioCurex, Inc. is a biotechnology company that is developing products based on patented/proprietary technology in the areas of cancer diagnosis, imaging and therapy. The technology identifies a cancer marker known as RECAFTM, which is found on malignant cells from a variety of cancer types but is absent in most normal or benign cells.
BioCurex has signed licensing agreements for its cancer detection blood tests with Abbott Laboratories and with Inverness Medical Innovations (for further information on these agreements see: http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1092562/000100487808000117/sb2amnd4s1april08.txt).
The cancer marker RECAFTM has emerged as a potential biomarker that may be useful in the development of new cancer diagnostics tests. Preliminary studies from the investigators at BioCurex have reported a high level of clinical sensitivity and specificity for RECAF in many of the most common cancers, including prostate, breast, colorectal, lung and others.
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Saturday, 20 September 2008
BioCurex Inc. (OTCBB:BOCX) today announced that the Australian Patent Office has issued a notice of acceptance for a divisional application of our original patent filing.
This is the first patent awarded to BioCurex for the development of therapeutic applications of its RECAF technology. All proprietary protection had previously only covered diagnostic applications, and this approval from the Australian Patent Office is a milestone for the company in an important field of application.
The original filing contained claims related to both diagnostics and therapeutics. During the reviewing process, the mixed nature of the claims resulted in a split (technically known as a divisional application) of the claims in two separate patent files while maintaining the original date. The diagnostic patent application was granted by the Australian Patent Office before and now, the divisional containing the claims for therapeutic applications have also been approved. The process of filing a divisional is a fairly common practice. We expect similar outcomes in other territories where we have divisional pending applications.
BioCurex has proprietary technology on the uses of a molecule called RECAF that is present on the surface and inside cancer cells - though which are mostly absent from healthy cells as well as benign tumor cells. Cancer cells release some RECAF into the blood stream and this has allowed us to develop a blood test for cancer that detects approximately 90% of patients with malignancies at the standard specificity of 95% (5% false positives).
The presence of RECAF also on the surface of malignant cells allows for the specific targeting of a cancer. That is, there is no collateral damage to healthy cells known as "side effects" produced by traditional chemotherapy. Antibodies are particularly suited to target specific molecules and approximately 20 have already been approved by the FDA. Applications range from arthritis (Humira®) to cancer (Rituximab®, certain lymphomas and leukemias). Anti-cancer antibody-based therapies represent a multi-billion dollar market size.
Previous work in animals and a small number of patients have shown that malignant tumors can be imaged after injecting a radioactive tracer attached to a molecule that recognizes RECAF. Some of these results have been confirmed and published by other academic research laboratories. This suggests that cancers might be specifically irradiated after treatment with a heavily radio-labeled anti-RECAF antibody.
We have also shown at an international cancer congress that 100% of cancer cells in culture can be killed by anti-RECAF antibodies carrying killing agents, while over 80% of normal cells are unaffected. Earlier work also produced very significant results following the injection of anti-RECAF antibodies into animals with cancer.
The data are still very preliminary and therefore they require further confirmation before any firm conclusions can be drawn. However, the issuance of this first patent allowance is a significant step in moving in that direction because it facilitates approaching major pharmaceutical companies interested in licensing this type of targeted cancer therapy. BioCurex has already secured licenses for its diagnostic tests with Abbott Labs (ABT) and Inverness Medical Innovations (IMA).
Biocurex is already working on therapeutic applications, an initiative that will be largely expanded once the diagnostic applications are marketed.
About BioCurex:
BioCurex, Inc. is a biotechnology company that is developing products based on patented/proprietary technology in the areas of cancer diagnosis, imaging and therapy. The technology identifies a cancer marker known as RECAFTM, which is found on malignant cells from a variety of cancer types but is absent in most normal or benign cells.
BioCurex has signed licensing agreements for its cancer detection blood tests with Abbott Laboratories and with Inverness Medical Innovations (for further information on these agreements see: http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1092562/000100487808000117/sb2amnd4s1april08.txt).
The cancer marker RECAFTM has emerged as a potential biomarker that may be useful in the development of new cancer diagnostics tests. Preliminary studies from the investigators at BioCurex have reported a high level of clinical sensitivity and specificity for RECAF in many of the most common cancers, including prostate, breast, colorectal, lung and others.
To read more about the Company, please visit the News section in our web site (www.biocurex.com).
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Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: APNT)announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI"), willshowcase several new advanced nanotechnology products at nanoTX USA'08 tobe held October 2-3 in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Convention Hotel.ANI will display two products that it now has available for sale: metallicnanoparticles including copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, zinc, iron andcobalt; and a unique heat sink material known as CarbAl™ composite.
"This availability of commercial volumes of consistent high qualitynanoparticles is the result of our metallic ink development project that weundertook with our strategic partner (see press release of October 1,2007). We are pleased to make available the results of this developmentwork and to enable greater access to the unique and beneficialcharacteristics these nanomaterials provide, which will ultimatelycontribute to the advancement of the nanotechnology industry," said TomBijou, Chairman and CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
Detailed information regarding the metallic nanoparticles can be found onANI's website http://www.appliednanotech.net/ANI/nanoparticles.
Dr. Zvi Yaniv, ANI President and CEO, noted, "nanoTX USA provides anopportunity for us to present our revolutionary high thermal diffusivematerials that may provide solutions to the needs of the microelectronicindustry for low cost high quality heat sink material. This new material islighter than traditional metallic heat sinks while being three times moreeffective at diffusing heat."
The new CarbAl™ heat sink material is a nanocomposite of a carbonaceoustype of material and aluminum. The aluminum content is only 20%, while thethermal transmission of the new material is approaching 500 W/mK (forcomparison aluminum thermal conductivity is 203 and copper is 390). Atechnical summary of the CarbAl material can be found at:http://www.appliednanotech.net/TechnologyPlatforms/materials/CarbAl.asp.
In addition to these newly available products, ANI will also exhibitinnovations from its extensive patent portfolio, including inkjettableconductive copper ink, epoxy nanocomposites, sensors, CNT electron emissionbased devices such as sensors and neutron generators, etc.
See http://www.nanotx.biz for more information about the nanoTX USA'08Conference and Expo.
ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercializationorganization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology withan extremely strong position in the fields of electron emissionapplications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalizednanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. It also possesses investments relatedto electronic digitized sign technology. ANI has over 250 patents orpatents pending. Its business model is to license its technology topartners that will manufacture and distribute products using thetechnology. ANI's website is www.appliednanotech.net.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risksand uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results.Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Moreinformation about potential risk factors that could affect our business,products, and financial results are included in our annual report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and in reportssubsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic DataGathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from ourwebsite listed above. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly updatethe information provided above, including forward-looking statements, toreflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Saturday, 20 September 2008
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: APNT)announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI"), willshowcase several new advanced nanotechnology products at nanoTX USA'08 tobe held October 2-3 in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Convention Hotel.ANI will display two products that it now has available for sale: metallicnanoparticles including copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, zinc, iron andcobalt; and a unique heat sink material known as CarbAl™ composite.
"This availability of commercial volumes of consistent high qualitynanoparticles is the result of our metallic ink development project that weundertook with our strategic partner (see press release of October 1,2007). We are pleased to make available the results of this developmentwork and to enable greater access to the unique and beneficialcharacteristics these nanomaterials provide, which will ultimatelycontribute to the advancement of the nanotechnology industry," said TomBijou, Chairman and CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
Detailed information regarding the metallic nanoparticles can be found onANI's website http://www.appliednanotech.net/ANI/nanoparticles.
Dr. Zvi Yaniv, ANI President and CEO, noted, "nanoTX USA provides anopportunity for us to present our revolutionary high thermal diffusivematerials that may provide solutions to the needs of the microelectronicindustry for low cost high quality heat sink material. This new material islighter than traditional metallic heat sinks while being three times moreeffective at diffusing heat."
The new CarbAl™ heat sink material is a nanocomposite of a carbonaceoustype of material and aluminum. The aluminum content is only 20%, while thethermal transmission of the new material is approaching 500 W/mK (forcomparison aluminum thermal conductivity is 203 and copper is 390). Atechnical summary of the CarbAl material can be found at:http://www.appliednanotech.net/TechnologyPlatforms/materials/CarbAl.asp.
In addition to these newly available products, ANI will also exhibitinnovations from its extensive patent portfolio, including inkjettableconductive copper ink, epoxy nanocomposites, sensors, CNT electron emissionbased devices such as sensors and neutron generators, etc.
See http://www.nanotx.biz for more information about the nanoTX USA'08Conference and Expo.
ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercializationorganization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology withan extremely strong position in the fields of electron emissionapplications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalizednanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. It also possesses investments relatedto electronic digitized sign technology. ANI has over 250 patents orpatents pending. Its business model is to license its technology topartners that will manufacture and distribute products using thetechnology. ANI's website is www.appliednanotech.net.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risksand uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results.Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Moreinformation about potential risk factors that could affect our business,products, and financial results are included in our annual report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and in reportssubsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic DataGathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from ourwebsite listed above. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly updatethe information provided above, including forward-looking statements, toreflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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APNT 0.62, -0.02, -3.1%) announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI"), will showcase several new advanced nanotechnology products at nanoTX USA'08 to be held October 2-3 in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Convention Hotel. ANI will display two products that it now has available for sale: metallic nanoparticles including copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, zinc, iron and cobalt; and a unique heat sink material known as CarbAl(TM) composite.
"This availability of commercial volumes of consistent high quality nanoparticles is the result of our metallic ink development project that we undertook with our strategic partner (see press release of October 1, 2007). We are pleased to make available the results of this development work and to enable greater access to the unique and beneficial characteristics these nanomaterials provide, which will ultimately contribute to the advancement of the nanotechnology industry," said Tom Bijou, Chairman and CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
Detailed information regarding the metallic nanoparticles can be found on ANI's website http://www.appliednanotech.net/ANI/nanoparticles.
Dr. Zvi Yaniv, ANI President and CEO, noted, "nanoTX USA provides an opportunity for us to present our revolutionary high thermal diffusive materials that may provide solutions to the needs of the microelectronic industry for low cost high quality heat sink material. This new material is lighter than traditional metallic heat sinks while being three times more effective at diffusing heat."
The new CarbAl(TM) heat sink material is a nanocomposite of a carbonaceous type of material and aluminum. The aluminum content is only 20%, while the thermal transmission of the new material is approaching 500 W/mK (for comparison aluminum thermal conductivity is 203 and copper is 390). A technical summary of the CarbAl material can be found at: http://www.appliednanotech.net/TechnologyPlatforms/materials/CarbAl.asp.
In addition to these newly available products, ANI will also exhibit innovations from its extensive patent portfolio, including inkjettable conductive copper ink, epoxy nanocomposites, sensors, CNT electron emission based devices such as sensors and neutron generators, etc.
See http://www.nanotx.biz for more information about the nanoTX USA'08 Conference and Expo.
ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercialization organization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology with an extremely strong position in the fields of electron emission applications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalized nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. It also possesses investments related to electronic digitized sign technology. ANI has over 250 patents or patents pending. Its business model is to license its technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. ANI's website is www.appliednanotech.net.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, and financial results are included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and in reports subsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from our website listed above. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
COMPANY CONTACT
Doug Baker
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
248.391.0612
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AUSTIN, TX, Sep 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (APNT:
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APNT 0.62, -0.02, -3.1%) announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI"), will showcase several new advanced nanotechnology products at nanoTX USA'08 to be held October 2-3 in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Convention Hotel. ANI will display two products that it now has available for sale: metallic nanoparticles including copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, zinc, iron and cobalt; and a unique heat sink material known as CarbAl(TM) composite.
"This availability of commercial volumes of consistent high quality nanoparticles is the result of our metallic ink development project that we undertook with our strategic partner (see press release of October 1, 2007). We are pleased to make available the results of this development work and to enable greater access to the unique and beneficial characteristics these nanomaterials provide, which will ultimately contribute to the advancement of the nanotechnology industry," said Tom Bijou, Chairman and CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
Detailed information regarding the metallic nanoparticles can be found on ANI's website http://www.appliednanotech.net/ANI/nanoparticles.
Dr. Zvi Yaniv, ANI President and CEO, noted, "nanoTX USA provides an opportunity for us to present our revolutionary high thermal diffusive materials that may provide solutions to the needs of the microelectronic industry for low cost high quality heat sink material. This new material is lighter than traditional metallic heat sinks while being three times more effective at diffusing heat."
The new CarbAl(TM) heat sink material is a nanocomposite of a carbonaceous type of material and aluminum. The aluminum content is only 20%, while the thermal transmission of the new material is approaching 500 W/mK (for comparison aluminum thermal conductivity is 203 and copper is 390). A technical summary of the CarbAl material can be found at: http://www.appliednanotech.net/TechnologyPlatforms/materials/CarbAl.asp.
In addition to these newly available products, ANI will also exhibit innovations from its extensive patent portfolio, including inkjettable conductive copper ink, epoxy nanocomposites, sensors, CNT electron emission based devices such as sensors and neutron generators, etc.
See http://www.nanotx.biz for more information about the nanoTX USA'08 Conference and Expo.
ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercialization organization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology with an extremely strong position in the fields of electron emission applications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalized nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. It also possesses investments related to electronic digitized sign technology. ANI has over 250 patents or patents pending. Its business model is to license its technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. ANI's website is www.appliednanotech.net.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, and financial results are included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and in reports subsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from our website listed above. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
COMPANY CONTACT
Doug Baker
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.
248.391.0612
Email Contact
MEDIA CONTACT
William J. Spina
781.378.2000
Email Contact
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Key Challenges and Issues facing the World Carbon Nanotubes Market
Last update: 5:15 a.m. EDT Sept. 18, 2008
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
World Carbon Nanotubes Market
http://www.reportlinker.com/p092431/World-Carbon-Nanotubes-Market.html
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Carbon Nanotubes in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes, and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes.The major end use segments discussed are R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Others (Predominantly Fuel Cells & Batteries). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 94 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Catalyx Nanotech Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc., ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd., Nanocyl S.A., Nanoledge, Raymor Industries, Inc., Rosseter Holdings Ltd., Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd., SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc., Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd., and Unidym Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
CARBON NANOTUBES MCP-1507
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Product Segments I-3
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes I-3
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes I-4
End-Use Sectors I-4
R&D Institutes/Laboratories I-4
Electronics I-4
Field Emission Devices I-4
Composites I-4
Others End-Use Applications I-5
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology II-1
Nanotechnology - An Overview II-1
Introduction II-1
The Coming of Nano-Age II-1
Expect the Unexpected II-1
A Conceptual Definition II-1
Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology II-2
Regional Analysis by Companies II-3
Table 1: Worldwide Nanotechnology Market (2004):
Distribution of Nanotechnology Based Establishments (Large
Companies, Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures, Small
Companies/Start Ups and Universities/Research Institutes) in
North America, Europe, and Asia (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-3
Future Prospects II-3
2. Carbon Nanotubes - An Overview II-5
Carbon Nanotubes - A Huge Potential Market II-5
Escalating Demand II-5
Revenues On the Rise II-5
Cost Constraints to be Resolved II-5
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Drive the Market II-6
Low Price - An Advantage II-6
Applications II-6
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes - A Burgeoning Market II-6
Current and Future Applications II-6
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and
Techniques II-7
Creation of Research Centers II-7
Key Research Centers II-7
Commercialization - Future Prospects for Carbon Nanotubes II-8
Reasons For Delay II-8
Future Scenario II-8
Emerging as Key Product in Various Applications II-8
Future Applications II-8
Partnership Agreements Spur the Market II-9
3. Market Trends and Issues II-10
Production Costs Surpass Potential Benefits II-10
Different Means to Surmount Low Production II-10
Innovation and Quality Drive Growth II-10
End-Users - Demand Variety Products II-10
Improved Production Methods II-10
Development of New Technologies II-11
Enhanced Production Techniques Offer Various Advantages II-11
Partnership Agreements Develop New Techniques and Products II-11
Exploitation of Resources II-11
Increase in Research & Development Activities II-12
Evolution of R&D Centers II-12
Private Startups and Research Institutions II-12
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes - A Boon to the Market II-12
Reasons for Low Production II-13
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Perspective II-13
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Play a Major Role II-13
End-Use Perspective II-13
Non-Volatile Memories II-13
Field Emission Devices II-14
Composites II-14
Batteries and Fuel Cell Applications II-14
Sensors II-14
Other Applications II-14
Investment Issues and High Costs Setback Rapid Commercialization II-15
Acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights II-15
Patents Offer Multiple Advantages II-15
Companies and Research Institutions Holding Patents II-15
Patents - Analysis by End-Use Sector II-16
Challenging Issues II-16
4. Global Market Analysis II-17
Analysis by Geographic Region II-17
Analysis by Product Segment II-17
Analysis by End-Use Sector II-17
Carbon Nanotubes II-17
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-17
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-18
5. Product Overview & Processing Techniques II-19
Overview & Definition II-19
History II-19
Introduction II-19
Properties II-20
Uses II-20
Product Categories II-20
Single Walled Carbon Nanotube II-20
Overview II-20
Properties II-20
Production Processes II-21
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Overview II-21
Performs Various Functions II-21
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Vs Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Processing Techniques II-22
Laser Ablation II-22
Arc Discharge or Pulsed laser Vaporization II-22
Chemical Vapor Deposition II-22
Disadvantage II-22
Gas-Phase Processing II-22
6. End-Use Sectors - An Overview II-23
Applications II-23
Budding Markets II-23
End-Use Sectors II-23
R&D Institutes/Laboratories - Everlasting End-User II-23
Field Emission Devices - Emerging Potential Market II-24
Field Emission Cathode II-24
X-ray II-24
Field Emission Display II-24
Electronics II-25
Applications II-25
Carbon Nanotubes Expected to Replace Existing Transistors II-25
Composites II-25
Applications II-25
Plastics II-26
Health and Life Sciences II-26
Others II-26
Nonvolatile Memory Devices II-27
Fuel Cells II-27
Batteries II-27
Sensors II-27
Super Capacitors II-28
Television II-28
Biomechanical Applications II-28
Nanowires II-28
End-Use Applications - Commercialization Time Grid II-28
7. Research and Development II-29
Carbon Nanotubes to Assist Cancer Treatment II-29
Carbon Nanotubes' Study at Notre Dame University II-29
NanoSensors Tests Carbon Nanotubes Devices II-29
Encapsulation and Stabilization of Beta-Carotene in Carbon
Nanotubes II-29
Reverse Engineering of Carbon Nanotubes II-30
Researchers Produce Vertical Single and Double Walled Carbon
Nanotubes II-30
NanoHand Project for Automated Handling of Carbon Nanotubes II-30
8. Technological Developments II-32
IBM Develops an Evaluation Technique for Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Novel Method for Identical Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Caltech Researchers Discover New Property of Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Nantero Develop Method to Use Carbon Nanotubes in Wafer
Fabrication Facilities II-32
Samsung to Utilize Carbon Nanotubes in LCD TVs II-33
Innovative Techniques to Employ Carbon Nanotubes in Electronic
Devices II-33
Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Baytubes II-33
Innovative Carbon Nanotubes Devices to Detect Gene Mutations II-33
MIT Researchers Manipulate Carbon Nanotubes II-34
Motorola Builds Sensors Based on Carbon Nanotubes II-34
Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Power-Saving Display Panels II-34
MIT Researchers Develop Carbon Nanotube Ultracapacitors II-34
Efficient Manufacturing Process for Carbon Nanotubes II-35
Nanocyl Introduces Innovative Industrial Reactor to Produce
Carbon Nanotubes II-35
University of Texas Launches a New Method to Manufacture
Nanotube Sheets II-35
University of California Designs Innovative Process to
Manufacture Supercapacitors II-35
Johnson Space Center Develops New Method to Align and Assemble
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes II-35
Seoul University and Sungkyunkwan University Introduces a New
Separation Process II-36
Ames Research Center Rolls Out New Process for Manufacturing
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
Nanoledge Launched New Technique for Developing Fibers using
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
California Institute of Technology Rolls Out New Technique II-36
IBM Pioneers New Method to Increase Efficiency of Light Using
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
9. Product Innovations/Introductions II-37
Nanocyl Displays Extensive Products II-37
Ahwahnee Technology Debuts Carbon Nanotubes Innovation Kit(tm) II-37
Nanomix Rolls Out Universal Detection Platform Based on
Sensation(tm) Nanotubes II-37
Superconductivity Technology Center Develops Single Walled
Carbon Nanotubes II-37
Johnson Space Center Uses Diamond Coated Carbon Nanotubes to
Develop Field Emission Cathodes II-38
Pacific Fuel Cell Purchases Chemical Vapor Deposition System
to Manufacture Carbon Nanotubes II-38
Ames Research Center Engineers Carbon Nanotube Based Gears II-38
University of Illinois Introduces Glucose Sensor Using Carbon
Nanotubes II-38
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Develops Carbon Nanotube Brushes II-38
Zyvex Unveils New Product Family II-39
Researchers at University of North Carolina Uses Carbon
Nanotubes in Designing X-Ray II-39
NASA's Johnson Space Center to Develop Electrodes from Carbon
Nanotubes II-39
Ames Research Center Introduces a Range of Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes II-39
University of Texas Uses Carbon Nanotubes Develop Transparent
Ribbons II-39
Nanocyl Introduces New Product to its Carbon Nanotubes Product
Line II-39
Tailored Materials Debuts New NanoCarbonMats II-40
Researchers at University of California and University of
Clemson (S.C.) Identifies Y-Shaped Nanotubes for Transistors II-40
10. Recent Industry Activity II-41
Bayer Material Science AG Signs an Agreement with Brenntag
Schweizerhall AG II-41
AIXTRON Takes Over Nano Instruments II-41
Zeox Acquires Stake in Nano Clays II-41Catalytic Materials Forms Joint Venture with Catalyx Inc II-41
Arrowhead Research Acquires Carbon Nanotechnologies II-41
Brenntag Collaborates with Buehler II-42
SouthWest NanoTechnologies to Build a New Plant II-42
Bayer Material Science to Establish Second Production Line II-42
Unidym Enters into a Strategic Alliance II-42
Raymor Industries Expands Presence in Asia II-42
Raymor to Provide Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-43
Mitsui and Rice Collaborate with Team of Scientists II-43
GSI Creos to Develop Carbon Nanotubes II-43
Los Alamos Forms Joint Venture with CNT Technologies II-43
Nanocyl Joins Forces with Vantage Resin Systems II-43
Raymor Starts C-SWNT Production Using New Technique II-44
Keithley's Model 4200 Meets New IEEE 1650TM-2005 Standard II-44
NanoPolaris Changes Name to Unidym II-44
NanoPolaris Acquires Unidym II-44
CNT Technologies Selects CVD Equipment II-44
Bayer MaterialScience and Bayer Technology Services Collaborate II-44
Arkema Expands Capacity II-45
Nano-Proprietary Inks Pact to Form Venture with Da Ling II-45
Shimane Masuda Electronics and Nano-Proprietary Enters into
Agreement II-45
Raymor Nanotech Initiates Carbon Nanotube Plant II-45
Nantero Collaborates with ON Semiconductor II-45
SouthWest NanoTechnologies Acquires License from NEC II-45
NanoDynamics Receives Patent on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Structures II-45
CSIRO Collaborates With University of Texas Dallas II-46
AP&C Bags EADS Order for Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-46
Tailored Materials Establishes New Manufacturing Facility II-46
INSEQ Inks Agreement with Cheap Tubes II-46
Pacific Fuel Cell Obtains Rights to Carbon Nanotube Membrane
Electrode Assembly II-47
Raymor Industries Teams Up with Institute National de la
Recherche Scientifique II-47
NanoDynamics Signs Agreement with Nanocyl II-47
Carbon Nanotechnologies Expands Pilot Plant Facility II-47
ObjectSoft Signs Agreement with RES II-47
Carbon Nanotechnologies Merges with C Sixty II-47
Los Alamos National Laboratory Inks Agreement with Carbon
Designs II-47
Nantero and Brewer Science Sign Agreement II-48
Carbon Nanotechnologies Acquires 30 Patents II-48
11. Focus on Select Global Players II-49
Catalyx Nanotech Inc. (USA) II-49
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc. (USA) II-49
ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd. (South Korea) II-49
Nanocyl S.A. (Belgium) II-49
Nanoledge (France) II-50
Raymor Industries, Inc. (Canada) II-51
Rosseter Holdings Ltd. (Cyprus) II-51
Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd. (China) II-51
SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (USA) II-52
Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd. (China) II-52
Unidym Inc. (USA) II-52
12. Focus on Select R&D Institutes/Laboratories II-53
Ames Research Center (USA) II-53
California Institute of Technology (USA) II-53
GE Global Research (USA) II-53
IBM Research (USA) II-54
Johnson Space Center (USA) II-54
Motorola Labs (USA) II-54
Philips Research (The Netherlands) II-55
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) II-55
University of California (USA) II-55
University of Texas (USA) II-56
13. Global Market Perspective II-57
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-57
Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-59
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan),
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan),
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/
Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites,
and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries)
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics,
Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/ Laboratories,
Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other
End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-70
Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field
Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/ Laboratories,
Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other
End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field
Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
III. MARKET
1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-1
Table 20: Nanotechnology Market in the US (2004):
Percentage Breakdown Depicting Distribution of
Nanotechnology Based Companies by State - California,
Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Michigan,
Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Washington, Maryland,
Nevada, Tennessee, Wisconsin,Connecticut, Virginia, and
Other States (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-3
Issues and Trends III-3
Research Institutes and their Involvement in DevelopingCarbon Nanotubes III-3
Technological Developments III-4
Product Launches/Developments III-6
Strategic Corporate Developments III-9
Select Players III-12
Catalyx Nanotech Inc. III-12
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc. III-13
SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. III-13
Unidym Inc. III-13
Research Institutions III-14
Ames Research Center III-14
California Institute of Technology III-14
GE Global Research III-14
IBM Research III-15
Johnson Space Center III-15
Motorola Labs III-16
University of California III-16
University of Texas III-17
B.Market Analytics III-17
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon
Nanotube and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17
Table 22: US Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi
walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Table 23: US 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon
Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-18
2. Europe III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Current and Future Analysis III-19
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-19
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-19
Focus on Select Market III-20
The United Kingdom III-20
Key Academic Institutes in Nano Research III-20
Technological Developments III-20
Product Launches/Developments III-21
Strategic Corporate Developments III-21
Select Players / R&D Institutions III-22
Nanocyl S.A. (Belgium) III-22
Nanoledge (France) III-23
Rosseter Holdings Ltd. (Cyprus) III-23
Philips Research (The Netherlands) III-24
B.Market Analytics III-25
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled
Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotubes Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-25
Table 25: European Long-term Projections for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube
and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon
Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-26
3. Asia-Pacific III-27
A.Market Analysis III-27
Current and Future Analysis III-27
Nanotechnolgy - An Overview III-27
Carbon Nanotubes III-27
Overview III-27
Focus on Select Markets III-28
Australia - Part of a Tiny Revolution III-28
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-28
Challenges for Nanotechnology Development in Australia III-28
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-28
Future Applications III-29
China III-29
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-29
Government Takes the R&D Initiative III-29
Chinese Agencies Involved in Nanotech III-30
Nation's First Nanometer Technology Industrial Base Set
up in Tianjin III-30
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-30
India III-30
Japan III-31
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-31
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-31
Nanotechnology Consortium - An Interface for Technology
Transfer III-32
Future Applications III-32
South Korea III-33
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-33
Ministry of Science & Technology Takes Initiative for
Nanotech Funding III-33
Nanotech R&D Efforts III-33
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-33
Technological Development III-33
Strategic Corporate Developments III-33
Select Players / R&D Institutions III-35
ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd. (South Korea) III-35
Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd. (China) III-35
Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd. (China) III-35
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) III-36
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 27: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) Recent Past,
Current & Future Analysis for Carbon Nanotubes by Product
Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled
Carbon Nanotubes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 28: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) Long-term
Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single
walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
Table 29: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) 10-Year Perspective
for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Single walled Carbon
Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-37
4. Rest of World III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Current and Future Analysis III-38
Focus on Select Markets III-38
Canada III-38
Universities and Government Agencies Involved in Carbon
Nanotubes Research III-38
Israel III-38
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-39
Strategic Corporate Developments III-39
Raymor Industries, Inc. - A Major Canadian Player III-40
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 30: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single
walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotubes
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Table 31: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube
and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Table 32: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Single walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi
walled Carbon Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-42
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Carbon Nanotubes in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes, and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes.The major end use segments discussed are R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Others (Predominantly Fuel Cells & Batteries). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 94 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Catalyx Nanotech Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc., ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd., Nanocyl S.A., Nanoledge, Raymor Industries, Inc., Rosseter Holdings Ltd., Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd., SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc., Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd., and Unidym Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
CARBON NANOTUBES MCP-1507
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Product Segments I-3
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes I-3
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes I-4
End-Use Sectors I-4
R&D Institutes/Laboratories I-4
Electronics I-4
Field Emission Devices I-4
Composites I-4
Others End-Use Applications I-5
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology II-1
Nanotechnology - An Overview II-1
Introduction II-1
The Coming of Nano-Age II-1
Expect the Unexpected II-1
A Conceptual Definition II-1
Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology II-2
Regional Analysis by Companies II-3
Table 1: Worldwide Nanotechnology Market (2004):
Distribution of Nanotechnology Based Establishments (Large
Companies, Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures, Small
Companies/Start Ups and Universities/Research Institutes) in
North America, Europe, and Asia (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-3
Future Prospects II-3
2. Carbon Nanotubes - An Overview II-5
Carbon Nanotubes - A Huge Potential Market II-5
Escalating Demand II-5
Revenues On the Rise II-5
Cost Constraints to be Resolved II-5
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Drive the Market II-6
Low Price - An Advantage II-6
Applications II-6
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes - A Burgeoning Market II-6
Current and Future Applications II-6
Research Institutions - Exploiting New Applications and
Techniques II-7
Creation of Research Centers II-7
Key Research Centers II-7
Commercialization - Future Prospects for Carbon Nanotubes II-8
Reasons For Delay II-8
Future Scenario II-8
Emerging as Key Product in Various Applications II-8
Future Applications II-8
Partnership Agreements Spur the Market II-9
3. Market Trends and Issues II-10
Production Costs Surpass Potential Benefits II-10
Different Means to Surmount Low Production II-10
Innovation and Quality Drive Growth II-10
End-Users - Demand Variety Products II-10
Improved Production Methods II-10
Development of New Technologies II-11
Enhanced Production Techniques Offer Various Advantages II-11
Partnership Agreements Develop New Techniques and Products II-11
Exploitation of Resources II-11
Increase in Research & Development Activities II-12
Evolution of R&D Centers II-12
Private Startups and Research Institutions II-12
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes - A Boon to the Market II-12
Reasons for Low Production II-13
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Perspective II-13
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Play a Major Role II-13
End-Use Perspective II-13
Non-Volatile Memories II-13
Field Emission Devices II-14
Composites II-14
Batteries and Fuel Cell Applications II-14
Sensors II-14
Other Applications II-14
Investment Issues and High Costs Setback Rapid Commercialization II-15
Acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights II-15
Patents Offer Multiple Advantages II-15
Companies and Research Institutions Holding Patents II-15
Patents - Analysis by End-Use Sector II-16
Challenging Issues II-16
4. Global Market Analysis II-17
Analysis by Geographic Region II-17
Analysis by Product Segment II-17
Analysis by End-Use Sector II-17
Carbon Nanotubes II-17
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-17
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-18
5. Product Overview & Processing Techniques II-19
Overview & Definition II-19
History II-19
Introduction II-19
Properties II-20
Uses II-20
Product Categories II-20
Single Walled Carbon Nanotube II-20
Overview II-20
Properties II-20
Production Processes II-21
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Overview II-21
Performs Various Functions II-21
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Vs Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-21
Processing Techniques II-22
Laser Ablation II-22
Arc Discharge or Pulsed laser Vaporization II-22
Chemical Vapor Deposition II-22
Disadvantage II-22
Gas-Phase Processing II-22
6. End-Use Sectors - An Overview II-23
Applications II-23
Budding Markets II-23
End-Use Sectors II-23
R&D Institutes/Laboratories - Everlasting End-User II-23
Field Emission Devices - Emerging Potential Market II-24
Field Emission Cathode II-24
X-ray II-24
Field Emission Display II-24
Electronics II-25
Applications II-25
Carbon Nanotubes Expected to Replace Existing Transistors II-25
Composites II-25
Applications II-25
Plastics II-26
Health and Life Sciences II-26
Others II-26
Nonvolatile Memory Devices II-27
Fuel Cells II-27
Batteries II-27
Sensors II-27
Super Capacitors II-28
Television II-28
Biomechanical Applications II-28
Nanowires II-28
End-Use Applications - Commercialization Time Grid II-28
7. Research and Development II-29
Carbon Nanotubes to Assist Cancer Treatment II-29
Carbon Nanotubes' Study at Notre Dame University II-29
NanoSensors Tests Carbon Nanotubes Devices II-29
Encapsulation and Stabilization of Beta-Carotene in Carbon
Nanotubes II-29
Reverse Engineering of Carbon Nanotubes II-30
Researchers Produce Vertical Single and Double Walled Carbon
Nanotubes II-30
NanoHand Project for Automated Handling of Carbon Nanotubes II-30
8. Technological Developments II-32
IBM Develops an Evaluation Technique for Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Novel Method for Identical Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Caltech Researchers Discover New Property of Carbon Nanotubes II-32
Nantero Develop Method to Use Carbon Nanotubes in Wafer
Fabrication Facilities II-32
Samsung to Utilize Carbon Nanotubes in LCD TVs II-33
Innovative Techniques to Employ Carbon Nanotubes in Electronic
Devices II-33
Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Baytubes II-33
Innovative Carbon Nanotubes Devices to Detect Gene Mutations II-33
MIT Researchers Manipulate Carbon Nanotubes II-34
Motorola Builds Sensors Based on Carbon Nanotubes II-34
Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Power-Saving Display Panels II-34
MIT Researchers Develop Carbon Nanotube Ultracapacitors II-34
Efficient Manufacturing Process for Carbon Nanotubes II-35
Nanocyl Introduces Innovative Industrial Reactor to Produce
Carbon Nanotubes II-35
University of Texas Launches a New Method to Manufacture
Nanotube Sheets II-35
University of California Designs Innovative Process to
Manufacture Supercapacitors II-35
Johnson Space Center Develops New Method to Align and Assemble
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes II-35
Seoul University and Sungkyunkwan University Introduces a New
Separation Process II-36
Ames Research Center Rolls Out New Process for Manufacturing
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
Nanoledge Launched New Technique for Developing Fibers using
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
California Institute of Technology Rolls Out New Technique II-36
IBM Pioneers New Method to Increase Efficiency of Light Using
Carbon Nanotubes II-36
9. Product Innovations/Introductions II-37
Nanocyl Displays Extensive Products II-37
Ahwahnee Technology Debuts Carbon Nanotubes Innovation Kit(tm) II-37
Nanomix Rolls Out Universal Detection Platform Based on
Sensation(tm) Nanotubes II-37
Superconductivity Technology Center Develops Single Walled
Carbon Nanotubes II-37
Johnson Space Center Uses Diamond Coated Carbon Nanotubes to
Develop Field Emission Cathodes II-38
Pacific Fuel Cell Purchases Chemical Vapor Deposition System
to Manufacture Carbon Nanotubes II-38
Ames Research Center Engineers Carbon Nanotube Based Gears II-38
University of Illinois Introduces Glucose Sensor Using Carbon
Nanotubes II-38
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Develops Carbon Nanotube Brushes II-38
Zyvex Unveils New Product Family II-39
Researchers at University of North Carolina Uses Carbon
Nanotubes in Designing X-Ray II-39
NASA's Johnson Space Center to Develop Electrodes from Carbon
Nanotubes II-39
Ames Research Center Introduces a Range of Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes II-39
University of Texas Uses Carbon Nanotubes Develop Transparent
Ribbons II-39
Nanocyl Introduces New Product to its Carbon Nanotubes Product
Line II-39
Tailored Materials Debuts New NanoCarbonMats II-40
Researchers at University of California and University of
Clemson (S.C.) Identifies Y-Shaped Nanotubes for Transistors II-40
10. Recent Industry Activity II-41
Bayer Material Science AG Signs an Agreement with Brenntag
Schweizerhall AG II-41
AIXTRON Takes Over Nano Instruments II-41
Zeox Acquires Stake in Nano Clays II-41Catalytic Materials Forms Joint Venture with Catalyx Inc II-41
Arrowhead Research Acquires Carbon Nanotechnologies II-41
Brenntag Collaborates with Buehler II-42
SouthWest NanoTechnologies to Build a New Plant II-42
Bayer Material Science to Establish Second Production Line II-42
Unidym Enters into a Strategic Alliance II-42
Raymor Industries Expands Presence in Asia II-42
Raymor to Provide Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-43
Mitsui and Rice Collaborate with Team of Scientists II-43
GSI Creos to Develop Carbon Nanotubes II-43
Los Alamos Forms Joint Venture with CNT Technologies II-43
Nanocyl Joins Forces with Vantage Resin Systems II-43
Raymor Starts C-SWNT Production Using New Technique II-44
Keithley's Model 4200 Meets New IEEE 1650TM-2005 Standard II-44
NanoPolaris Changes Name to Unidym II-44
NanoPolaris Acquires Unidym II-44
CNT Technologies Selects CVD Equipment II-44
Bayer MaterialScience and Bayer Technology Services Collaborate II-44
Arkema Expands Capacity II-45
Nano-Proprietary Inks Pact to Form Venture with Da Ling II-45
Shimane Masuda Electronics and Nano-Proprietary Enters into
Agreement II-45
Raymor Nanotech Initiates Carbon Nanotube Plant II-45
Nantero Collaborates with ON Semiconductor II-45
SouthWest NanoTechnologies Acquires License from NEC II-45
NanoDynamics Receives Patent on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Structures II-45
CSIRO Collaborates With University of Texas Dallas II-46
AP&C Bags EADS Order for Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes II-46
Tailored Materials Establishes New Manufacturing Facility II-46
INSEQ Inks Agreement with Cheap Tubes II-46
Pacific Fuel Cell Obtains Rights to Carbon Nanotube Membrane
Electrode Assembly II-47
Raymor Industries Teams Up with Institute National de la
Recherche Scientifique II-47
NanoDynamics Signs Agreement with Nanocyl II-47
Carbon Nanotechnologies Expands Pilot Plant Facility II-47
ObjectSoft Signs Agreement with RES II-47
Carbon Nanotechnologies Merges with C Sixty II-47
Los Alamos National Laboratory Inks Agreement with Carbon
Designs II-47
Nantero and Brewer Science Sign Agreement II-48
Carbon Nanotechnologies Acquires 30 Patents II-48
11. Focus on Select Global Players II-49
Catalyx Nanotech Inc. (USA) II-49
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc. (USA) II-49
ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd. (South Korea) II-49
Nanocyl S.A. (Belgium) II-49
Nanoledge (France) II-50
Raymor Industries, Inc. (Canada) II-51
Rosseter Holdings Ltd. (Cyprus) II-51
Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd. (China) II-51
SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (USA) II-52
Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd. (China) II-52
Unidym Inc. (USA) II-52
12. Focus on Select R&D Institutes/Laboratories II-53
Ames Research Center (USA) II-53
California Institute of Technology (USA) II-53
GE Global Research (USA) II-53
IBM Research (USA) II-54
Johnson Space Center (USA) II-54
Motorola Labs (USA) II-54
Philips Research (The Netherlands) II-55
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) II-55
University of California (USA) II-55
University of Texas (USA) II-56
13. Global Market Perspective II-57
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-57
Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-59
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan),
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan),
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/
Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites,
and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries)
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics,
Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/ Laboratories,
Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other
End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-70
Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field
Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D
Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field Emission Devices,
Composites, and Other End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells
& Batteries) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - R&D Institutes/ Laboratories,
Electronics, Field Emission Devices, Composites, and Other
End-Use Sector (inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Multi Walled Carbon
Nanotubes by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for R&D Institutes/Laboratories, Electronics, Field
Emission Devices, Composites, and Other End-Use Sector
(inclusive of Fuel Cells & Batteries) Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
III. MARKET
1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-1
Table 20: Nanotechnology Market in the US (2004):
Percentage Breakdown Depicting Distribution of
Nanotechnology Based Companies by State - California,
Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Michigan,
Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Washington, Maryland,
Nevada, Tennessee, Wisconsin,Connecticut, Virginia, and
Other States (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-3
Issues and Trends III-3
Research Institutes and their Involvement in DevelopingCarbon Nanotubes III-3
Technological Developments III-4
Product Launches/Developments III-6
Strategic Corporate Developments III-9
Select Players III-12
Catalyx Nanotech Inc. III-12
Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc. III-13
SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. III-13
Unidym Inc. III-13
Research Institutions III-14
Ames Research Center III-14
California Institute of Technology III-14
GE Global Research III-14
IBM Research III-15
Johnson Space Center III-15
Motorola Labs III-16
University of California III-16
University of Texas III-17
B.Market Analytics III-17
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon
Nanotube and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17
Table 22: US Long-term Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by
Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi
walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Table 23: US 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon
Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-18
2. Europe III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Current and Future Analysis III-19
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-19
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-19
Focus on Select Market III-20
The United Kingdom III-20
Key Academic Institutes in Nano Research III-20
Technological Developments III-20
Product Launches/Developments III-21
Strategic Corporate Developments III-21
Select Players / R&D Institutions III-22
Nanocyl S.A. (Belgium) III-22
Nanoledge (France) III-23
Rosseter Holdings Ltd. (Cyprus) III-23
Philips Research (The Netherlands) III-24
B.Market Analytics III-25
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled
Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotubes Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-25
Table 25: European Long-term Projections for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube
and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Carbon Nanotubes
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon
Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-26
3. Asia-Pacific III-27
A.Market Analysis III-27
Current and Future Analysis III-27
Nanotechnolgy - An Overview III-27
Carbon Nanotubes III-27
Overview III-27
Focus on Select Markets III-28
Australia - Part of a Tiny Revolution III-28
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-28
Challenges for Nanotechnology Development in Australia III-28
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-28
Future Applications III-29
China III-29
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-29
Government Takes the R&D Initiative III-29
Chinese Agencies Involved in Nanotech III-30
Nation's First Nanometer Technology Industrial Base Set
up in Tianjin III-30
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-30
India III-30
Japan III-31
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-31
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-31
Nanotechnology Consortium - An Interface for Technology
Transfer III-32
Future Applications III-32
South Korea III-33
Nanotechnology - An Overview III-33
Ministry of Science & Technology Takes Initiative for
Nanotech Funding III-33
Nanotech R&D Efforts III-33
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-33
Technological Development III-33
Strategic Corporate Developments III-33
Select Players / R&D Institutions III-35
ILJIN Nanotech Co., Ltd. (South Korea) III-35
Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co., Ltd. (China) III-35
Sun Nanotech Co., Ltd. (China) III-35
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) III-36
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 27: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) Recent Past,
Current & Future Analysis for Carbon Nanotubes by Product
Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled
Carbon Nanotubes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 28: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) Long-term
Projections for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single
walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
Table 29: Asia-Pacific (including Japan) 10-Year Perspective
for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Single walled Carbon
Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-37
4. Rest of World III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Current and Future Analysis III-38
Focus on Select Markets III-38
Canada III-38
Universities and Government Agencies Involved in Carbon
Nanotubes Research III-38
Israel III-38
Carbon Nanotubes Market III-39
Strategic Corporate Developments III-39
Raymor Industries, Inc. - A Major Canadian Player III-40
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 30: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Carbon Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single
walled Carbon Nanotubes and Multi walled Carbon Nanotubes
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Table 31: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Single walled Carbon Nanotube
and Multi walled Carbon Nanotube Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Table 32: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Carbon
Nanotubes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Single walled Carbon Nanotube and Multi
walled Carbon Nanotube Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-42
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'The Next Wave of Nanotechnology'
'The Next Wave of Nanotechnology' - presentation at World Economic Forum
(Nanowerk News) Dr. Scott Rickert, President and CEO of Nanofilm, will address the topic “The Next Wave in Nanotechnology” as part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, September 25-27, in Tianjen, China. The event will bring together 1500 leaders from over 80 countries.
Recent estimates predict that in less than a decade more than 15% of goods worldwide will feature some form of nanotechnology. Dr. Rickert joins a panel of global technology leaders to explore the latest developments in molecular engineering and their future impact in a wide range of contexts.
“The World Economic Forum New Champions meeting provides a global stage for the discussion of nanotechnology’s enormous potential,” commented Dr. Rickert. “We need to help industry, governments, researchers and opinion leaders see the possibilities and the pathways for innovation.”
Other members of the panel are Jon Brodd, Chief Executive Officer, Cima Nanotech, USA; Joon Chung, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Solid Technologies, Republic of Korea; George Grüner, Founder and Chief Science Officer, Unidym, USA; Charles O. Holliday Jr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DuPont, USA; and moderator Neil Gershenfeld, Director, The Center for Bits and Atoms, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.
About Nanofilm
Founded in 1985, Nanofilm develops proprietary films and partners with companies to formulate custom coatings or reformulate existing coatings to add new properties. The technology portfolio solves problems requiring optically clear, thin coating, self-assembling nano-layers and nanocomposites. Nanofilm can give plastics, glass, ceramics, metal, textiles, concrete and wood new properties, such as soil and chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, non-stick and non-staining properties, energy-controlling characteristics and electrical conductivity. Nanofilm products are distributed in throughout the world. www.nanofilmtechnology.com
Dr. Scott Rickert, Nanofilm President and CEO, is a frequent conference speaker on nanotechnology innovation, co-development and entrepreneurship, and nanotechnology environmental health and safety issues. He also writes a monthly nanotechnology column for IndustryWeek.com , the online publication of IndustryWeek magazine.
(Nanowerk News) Dr. Scott Rickert, President and CEO of Nanofilm, will address the topic “The Next Wave in Nanotechnology” as part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, September 25-27, in Tianjen, China. The event will bring together 1500 leaders from over 80 countries.
Recent estimates predict that in less than a decade more than 15% of goods worldwide will feature some form of nanotechnology. Dr. Rickert joins a panel of global technology leaders to explore the latest developments in molecular engineering and their future impact in a wide range of contexts.
“The World Economic Forum New Champions meeting provides a global stage for the discussion of nanotechnology’s enormous potential,” commented Dr. Rickert. “We need to help industry, governments, researchers and opinion leaders see the possibilities and the pathways for innovation.”
Other members of the panel are Jon Brodd, Chief Executive Officer, Cima Nanotech, USA; Joon Chung, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Solid Technologies, Republic of Korea; George Grüner, Founder and Chief Science Officer, Unidym, USA; Charles O. Holliday Jr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DuPont, USA; and moderator Neil Gershenfeld, Director, The Center for Bits and Atoms, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.
About Nanofilm
Founded in 1985, Nanofilm develops proprietary films and partners with companies to formulate custom coatings or reformulate existing coatings to add new properties. The technology portfolio solves problems requiring optically clear, thin coating, self-assembling nano-layers and nanocomposites. Nanofilm can give plastics, glass, ceramics, metal, textiles, concrete and wood new properties, such as soil and chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, non-stick and non-staining properties, energy-controlling characteristics and electrical conductivity. Nanofilm products are distributed in throughout the world. www.nanofilmtechnology.com
Dr. Scott Rickert, Nanofilm President and CEO, is a frequent conference speaker on nanotechnology innovation, co-development and entrepreneurship, and nanotechnology environmental health and safety issues. He also writes a monthly nanotechnology column for IndustryWeek.com , the online publication of IndustryWeek magazine.
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'Keeping Indian Nanotech Small'
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Representatives from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian scientists involved in nanotechnology met last week to discuss India’s challenges with converting its nanotechnology research into marketable products. According to the article, the group accredited the low rate of nanotechnology commercialization to weak connections between Indian scientific institutes and industry, as well as a lack of information about groups involved in nanotechnology. The group also said that commercialization is hampered by the reluctance of India’s industry to manufacture large quantities of nanomaterials with proven commercial applications. According to the article, India currently has more than 30 industries and 50 institutes involved in nanotechnology research and development, as well as a US$250 million five-year national nanotech mission launched in 2007. V. S. Ramamurthy, former secretary of India's Department of Science and Technology, offered that India should use its research findings to develop “commercially viable products that are either globally competitive or locally relevant.” C. N. R. Rao, chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee to India's Prime Minister, said that Indian researchers and industry should become involved with internationally high-profile areas of nanotechnology, including nano-scale particles of graphene, which can be used in microelectronics and greenhouse gas remediation, and zinc oxide nanoparticles, which can be used in lasers, transistors and photovoltaics. Ajay Sood, of the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore said, "An information map on interested industry and academics is very much needed; an information platform that is easily accessible and can be updated." The article can be viewed online at the link below.
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Author: T. V. Padma
Representatives from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian scientists involved in nanotechnology met last week to discuss India’s challenges with converting its nanotechnology research into marketable products. According to the article, the group accredited the low rate of nanotechnology commercialization to weak connections between Indian scientific institutes and industry, as well as a lack of information about groups involved in nanotechnology. The group also said that commercialization is hampered by the reluctance of India’s industry to manufacture large quantities of nanomaterials with proven commercial applications. According to the article, India currently has more than 30 industries and 50 institutes involved in nanotechnology research and development, as well as a US$250 million five-year national nanotech mission launched in 2007. V. S. Ramamurthy, former secretary of India's Department of Science and Technology, offered that India should use its research findings to develop “commercially viable products that are either globally competitive or locally relevant.” C. N. R. Rao, chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee to India's Prime Minister, said that Indian researchers and industry should become involved with internationally high-profile areas of nanotechnology, including nano-scale particles of graphene, which can be used in microelectronics and greenhouse gas remediation, and zinc oxide nanoparticles, which can be used in lasers, transistors and photovoltaics. Ajay Sood, of the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore said, "An information map on interested industry and academics is very much needed; an information platform that is easily accessible and can be updated." The article can be viewed online at the link below.
The original article may still be available at www.scidev.net/en/news/lack-of-industry-links-keeping-indian-nanotech-s..
Science of the Future
'Nanotechnology - Science of the Future' conference organized in India
(Nanowerk News) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in partnership with Ministry of Science and Technology organizes India R & D Conferences, on an annual basis. The previous India R&D Conferences held on the themes "India as World's Knowledge Hub of the Future" (2005), "Commercialization of Innovation: Mind to Market" (2006) and "Innovation - Advantage India" (2007) met with incredible success in terms of sensitizing the industry, R&D institutes and investors on various issues influencing the growth of India's Science and Technology.
Carrying forward its earnest efforts, FICCI is now holding a series of India R&D Conferences with sectoral focus to allow formulation of sector-specific action plans and recommendations for industry, investors and policy makers. The first Conference in the Series "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology - The Science of the Future" is scheduled on 5th September 2008 at FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi.
Through this Conference, FICCI aims to generate an environment of informed enthusiasm for Nanotechnology amongst various stakeholders, especially industry players.
Nanotechnology has the potential to address various concerns of humanity by providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable development (such as drug delivery, water remediation, agricultural productivity, etc.). Indian nanotechnology industry is in its infancy and projected to grow many folds. India acknowledged this importance by setting up Nano Science and Technology Mission and Vision Group to develop national nanotechnology policy which intends to address regulatory, safety, infrastructure & human resource development issues. However, considerable fillip is required to increase commercialisation efforts and enthusiasm of the industry.
FICCI R & D Conferences have objective to espouse the diverse Indian approach to innovation, invention and creativity, as they tend to opt for cost effective innovation and also to convince the world on the benefits that would be generated by collaborating and investing in R&D. India in the last few decades has added a number of 'most preferred' tags to itself- from being a favored IT hub, to becoming the back office of the world and now, the knowledge center of the world. India is quickly moving up the value chain by becoming a global R&D hub providing cutting-edge research and development. India is also moving ahead in the R&D value chain, with the country increasingly attracting investments in high-end R&D.
# India is the only developing country and sixth worldwide to manufacture and launch its own satellites in a geo-stationary orbit and has also launched satellites for foreign customers such as Germany and Korea. Now it is planning a moon mission in 2008.
# According to Department of Biotechnology, about 165 institutions in the country are engaged in genetic engineering research, comprising 55 in transgenic work, 25 in therapeutics and 85 in basic research.
# India is one of the few countries that have developed stem cell lines as part of the stem cell network worldwide.
# In the pharmaceutical sector, India has the largest number of FDA approved plants after the US. According to the Accelerator Group Outlook, the contract research organization (CRO) market is set grow to US$ 1 billion by 2010.
# Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed the world's first nano-material based water purifier.
The Indian advances in space technology, nuclear science, IT, computers, Automobiles, pharmacy, manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, nanotechnology, defence automobiles, aviation, theoretical physics, and statistics etc., have repeatedly shown that invention in India is becoming an important part of the economic activity. It is estimated that 225 Fortune 500 companies have R&D centers in India. According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2005-06, India Ranks 1 in the availability of Scientists and Engineers in the World. India boasts of 350000 Engineers, 25000 medical Doctors, 12000 PhDs. Thus when we speak of "Advantage India", we speak of
# Rich intellectual resource base
# Steady growth of the Economy at the rate of 8-9% and with low recession expectations
# Strong capital markets, essential for innovation
# Cost effective research services
# TRIPs compliant IPR regime
# Proactive and positive policy initiatives of the government to encourage Innovation
# Conducive legal framework
The R&D activities in India have been escalated due to the change in the government attitude and approaches. To address the technological innovations, formulation of comprehensive Government policies is a prerequisite. In the recent years, Indian Government has devised various innovative and investor friendly policies to promote the country's economic development. Some such policies include the SEZ Act, Broadcasting Service Regulation Bill, the Telecom Policy 1999, etc. One of the emphasis has been towards development of highly educated, technology oriented manpower that can be a source to pursue technology based economic development.
(Nanowerk News) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in partnership with Ministry of Science and Technology organizes India R & D Conferences, on an annual basis. The previous India R&D Conferences held on the themes "India as World's Knowledge Hub of the Future" (2005), "Commercialization of Innovation: Mind to Market" (2006) and "Innovation - Advantage India" (2007) met with incredible success in terms of sensitizing the industry, R&D institutes and investors on various issues influencing the growth of India's Science and Technology.
Carrying forward its earnest efforts, FICCI is now holding a series of India R&D Conferences with sectoral focus to allow formulation of sector-specific action plans and recommendations for industry, investors and policy makers. The first Conference in the Series "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology - The Science of the Future" is scheduled on 5th September 2008 at FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi.
Through this Conference, FICCI aims to generate an environment of informed enthusiasm for Nanotechnology amongst various stakeholders, especially industry players.
Nanotechnology has the potential to address various concerns of humanity by providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable development (such as drug delivery, water remediation, agricultural productivity, etc.). Indian nanotechnology industry is in its infancy and projected to grow many folds. India acknowledged this importance by setting up Nano Science and Technology Mission and Vision Group to develop national nanotechnology policy which intends to address regulatory, safety, infrastructure & human resource development issues. However, considerable fillip is required to increase commercialisation efforts and enthusiasm of the industry.
FICCI R & D Conferences have objective to espouse the diverse Indian approach to innovation, invention and creativity, as they tend to opt for cost effective innovation and also to convince the world on the benefits that would be generated by collaborating and investing in R&D. India in the last few decades has added a number of 'most preferred' tags to itself- from being a favored IT hub, to becoming the back office of the world and now, the knowledge center of the world. India is quickly moving up the value chain by becoming a global R&D hub providing cutting-edge research and development. India is also moving ahead in the R&D value chain, with the country increasingly attracting investments in high-end R&D.
# India is the only developing country and sixth worldwide to manufacture and launch its own satellites in a geo-stationary orbit and has also launched satellites for foreign customers such as Germany and Korea. Now it is planning a moon mission in 2008.
# According to Department of Biotechnology, about 165 institutions in the country are engaged in genetic engineering research, comprising 55 in transgenic work, 25 in therapeutics and 85 in basic research.
# India is one of the few countries that have developed stem cell lines as part of the stem cell network worldwide.
# In the pharmaceutical sector, India has the largest number of FDA approved plants after the US. According to the Accelerator Group Outlook, the contract research organization (CRO) market is set grow to US$ 1 billion by 2010.
# Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed the world's first nano-material based water purifier.
The Indian advances in space technology, nuclear science, IT, computers, Automobiles, pharmacy, manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, nanotechnology, defence automobiles, aviation, theoretical physics, and statistics etc., have repeatedly shown that invention in India is becoming an important part of the economic activity. It is estimated that 225 Fortune 500 companies have R&D centers in India. According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2005-06, India Ranks 1 in the availability of Scientists and Engineers in the World. India boasts of 350000 Engineers, 25000 medical Doctors, 12000 PhDs. Thus when we speak of "Advantage India", we speak of
# Rich intellectual resource base
# Steady growth of the Economy at the rate of 8-9% and with low recession expectations
# Strong capital markets, essential for innovation
# Cost effective research services
# TRIPs compliant IPR regime
# Proactive and positive policy initiatives of the government to encourage Innovation
# Conducive legal framework
The R&D activities in India have been escalated due to the change in the government attitude and approaches. To address the technological innovations, formulation of comprehensive Government policies is a prerequisite. In the recent years, Indian Government has devised various innovative and investor friendly policies to promote the country's economic development. Some such policies include the SEZ Act, Broadcasting Service Regulation Bill, the Telecom Policy 1999, etc. One of the emphasis has been towards development of highly educated, technology oriented manpower that can be a source to pursue technology based economic development.
Nurturing technology
1. What policies will you support to ensure that America remains the world leader in innovation?
John McCain: Nurturing technology and innovation is essential for solving the critical problems facing our country: Developing alternative fuels, addressing climate change, encouraging commercialization of new technologies, deploying technology to manage cost and enable new jobs, stopping the spiraling expense of health care, and better educating our children and our workforce.
As president, I will:
• Appoint a science and technology adviser within the White House to ensure that the role of science and technology in policies is fully recognized and leveraged, that policies will be based upon sound science, and that the scientific integrity of federal research is restored.
• Eliminate wasteful earmarks in order to allocate funds for science and technology investments.
• Fund basic and applied research in new and emerging fields such as nanotechnology and biotechnology, and in greater breakthroughs in information technology.
• Ensure U.S. leadership in space by promoting an exploration agenda that will combine the discoveries of our unmanned probes with new technologies to take Americans to the moon, Mars and beyond.
Barack Obama: We will increase support for high-risk, high-payoff research portfolios at our science agencies. And we will invest in the breakthrough research we need to meet our energy challenges and to transform our defense programs.
A vigorous research-and-development program depends on encouraging talented people to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and giving them the support they need to reach their potential. My administration will work to guarantee to students access to strong science curriculum at all grade levels so they graduate knowing how science works - using hands-on, IT-enhanced education.
As president, I will launch a Service Scholarship program that pays undergraduate- or graduate-teaching education costs for those who commit to teaching in a high-need school, and I will prioritize math and science teachers. Additionally, my proposal to create Teacher Residency Academies will also add 30,000 new teachers to high-need schools - training thousands of science and math teachers.
2. The Earth's climate is changing, and there is concern about the potentially adverse effects of these changes on life on the planet. What is your position . . . to address global climate change?
McCain: The facts of global warming demand our urgent attention, especially in Washington. Good stewardship, prudence, and simple commonsense demand that we act to meet the challenge, and act quickly.
To dramatically reduce carbon emissions, I will institute a new cap-and-trade system that over time will change the dynamic of our energy economy. We will transition into a low-carbon energy future while promoting the technological innovations that keep us on a course of economic growth. The purpose of this approach is to give American businesses new incentives and rewards to seek cheaper emission reductions instead of just new taxes to pay and new regulations to follow. I further propose we inspire the ingenuity and resolve of the American people by offering a $300 million prize for the development of a battery package that has the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars.
Obama: This is a global problem. U.S. leadership is essential, but solutions will require contributions from all parts of the world - particularly the rest of the world's major emitters: China, Europe and India. Specifically, I will implement a market-based cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions by the amount scientists say is necessary: 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. I will start reducing emissions immediately by establishing strong annual reduction targets with an intermediate goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
A cap-and-trade program draws on the power of the marketplace to reduce emissions in a cost-effective and flexible way. I will require all pollution credits to be auctioned.
I will restore U.S. leadership in strategies for combating climate change and work closely with the international community. We will re-engage with the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the main international forum dedicated to addressing the climate change problem.
3. A comparison of 15-year-olds in 30 wealthy nations found that average science scores among U.S. students ranked 17th, while average U.S. math scores ranked 24th. What role do you think the federal government should play in preparing K-12 students for the science- and technology-driven 21st century?
McCain: I believe that education is an ongoing process. Thus our nation's education system should not only focus on graduating new students, we must also help retrain displaced workers as they prepare for the rapidly evolving economy.
Invigorating our community-college system is a good place to start. For example, recognizing this, I have long supported grants for educational instruction in digital and wireless technologies targeted to minorities and low-income students who may not otherwise be exposed to these fields.
The diminishing number of science, technology, engineering and math graduates at the college level poses a fundamental and immediate threat to American competitiveness. We must fill the pipeline to our colleges and universities with students prepared for the rigors of advanced engineering, math, science and technology degrees.
Obama: First, I have proposed programs that, taken together, will increase federal investment in the clean-energy research, development and deployment by $150 billion over 10 years. This research will cover:
• Basic research to develop alternative fuels and chemicals.
• New vehicle technologies capable of significantly reducing our oil consumption.
• Advanced energy storage and transmission that would greatly help the economics of new electric-generating technologies and plug-in hybrids.
• Technologies for capturing and sequestering greenhouse gases produced by coal plants.
• A new generation of nuclear-electric technologies that address cost, safety, waste disposal and proliferation risks.
Second, it is essential that we create a strong, predictable market for energy innovations with concrete goals that speed introduction of innovative products and provide a strong incentive for private R&D investment in energy technologies.
4. What is your position on government regulation and funding of stem-cell research?
McCain: While I support federal funding for embryonic-stem-cell research . . . I believe that recent scientific breakthroughs raise the hope that one day this debate will be rendered academic. I also support funding for other research programs, including amniotic fluid and adult stem-cell research which hold much scientific promise and do not involve the use of embryos.
I oppose the intentional creation of human embryos for research purposes, and I voted to ban the practice of "fetal farming," making it a federal crime for researchers to use cells or fetal tissue from an embryo created for research purposes.
Obama: Stem-cell research holds the promise of improving our lives in at least three ways - by substituting normal cells for damaged cells to treat diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal-cord injury, heart failure and other disorders; by providing scientists with safe and convenient models of disease for drug development; and by helping to understand fundamental aspects of normal development and cell dysfunction.
For these reasons, I strongly support expanding research on stem cells. As president, I will lift the current administration's ban on federal funding of research on embryonic-stem-cell lines created after Aug. 9, 2001 through executive order.
I recognize that some people object to government support of research that requires cells to be harvested from human embryos. However, hundreds of thousands of embryos stored in the U.S. in in-vitro fertilization clinics will not be used for reproductive purposes and will eventually be destroyed. I believe that it is ethical to use these extra embryos for research that could save lives when they are freely donated for that express purpose.
5. How will you balance scientific information with politics and personal beliefs in your decision making?
McCain: We have invested huge amounts of public funds in scientific research. The public deserves to have the results of that research. Our job as elected officials is to develop the policies in response to those research results.
I believe policy should be based upon sound science. Good policy development will make for good politics. I support having a science-and-technology adviser within the White House staff and restoring the credibility and role of OSTP as an office within the White House structure.
Obama: I am committed to creating a transparent and connected democracy, using cutting-edge technologies to provide a new level of transparency, accountability, and participation for America's citizens. Policies must be determined using a process that builds on the long tradition of open debate that has characterized progress in science, including review by individuals who might bring new information or contrasting views.
John McCain: Nurturing technology and innovation is essential for solving the critical problems facing our country: Developing alternative fuels, addressing climate change, encouraging commercialization of new technologies, deploying technology to manage cost and enable new jobs, stopping the spiraling expense of health care, and better educating our children and our workforce.
As president, I will:
• Appoint a science and technology adviser within the White House to ensure that the role of science and technology in policies is fully recognized and leveraged, that policies will be based upon sound science, and that the scientific integrity of federal research is restored.
• Eliminate wasteful earmarks in order to allocate funds for science and technology investments.
• Fund basic and applied research in new and emerging fields such as nanotechnology and biotechnology, and in greater breakthroughs in information technology.
• Ensure U.S. leadership in space by promoting an exploration agenda that will combine the discoveries of our unmanned probes with new technologies to take Americans to the moon, Mars and beyond.
Barack Obama: We will increase support for high-risk, high-payoff research portfolios at our science agencies. And we will invest in the breakthrough research we need to meet our energy challenges and to transform our defense programs.
A vigorous research-and-development program depends on encouraging talented people to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and giving them the support they need to reach their potential. My administration will work to guarantee to students access to strong science curriculum at all grade levels so they graduate knowing how science works - using hands-on, IT-enhanced education.
As president, I will launch a Service Scholarship program that pays undergraduate- or graduate-teaching education costs for those who commit to teaching in a high-need school, and I will prioritize math and science teachers. Additionally, my proposal to create Teacher Residency Academies will also add 30,000 new teachers to high-need schools - training thousands of science and math teachers.
2. The Earth's climate is changing, and there is concern about the potentially adverse effects of these changes on life on the planet. What is your position . . . to address global climate change?
McCain: The facts of global warming demand our urgent attention, especially in Washington. Good stewardship, prudence, and simple commonsense demand that we act to meet the challenge, and act quickly.
To dramatically reduce carbon emissions, I will institute a new cap-and-trade system that over time will change the dynamic of our energy economy. We will transition into a low-carbon energy future while promoting the technological innovations that keep us on a course of economic growth. The purpose of this approach is to give American businesses new incentives and rewards to seek cheaper emission reductions instead of just new taxes to pay and new regulations to follow. I further propose we inspire the ingenuity and resolve of the American people by offering a $300 million prize for the development of a battery package that has the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars.
Obama: This is a global problem. U.S. leadership is essential, but solutions will require contributions from all parts of the world - particularly the rest of the world's major emitters: China, Europe and India. Specifically, I will implement a market-based cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions by the amount scientists say is necessary: 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. I will start reducing emissions immediately by establishing strong annual reduction targets with an intermediate goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
A cap-and-trade program draws on the power of the marketplace to reduce emissions in a cost-effective and flexible way. I will require all pollution credits to be auctioned.
I will restore U.S. leadership in strategies for combating climate change and work closely with the international community. We will re-engage with the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the main international forum dedicated to addressing the climate change problem.
3. A comparison of 15-year-olds in 30 wealthy nations found that average science scores among U.S. students ranked 17th, while average U.S. math scores ranked 24th. What role do you think the federal government should play in preparing K-12 students for the science- and technology-driven 21st century?
McCain: I believe that education is an ongoing process. Thus our nation's education system should not only focus on graduating new students, we must also help retrain displaced workers as they prepare for the rapidly evolving economy.
Invigorating our community-college system is a good place to start. For example, recognizing this, I have long supported grants for educational instruction in digital and wireless technologies targeted to minorities and low-income students who may not otherwise be exposed to these fields.
The diminishing number of science, technology, engineering and math graduates at the college level poses a fundamental and immediate threat to American competitiveness. We must fill the pipeline to our colleges and universities with students prepared for the rigors of advanced engineering, math, science and technology degrees.
Obama: First, I have proposed programs that, taken together, will increase federal investment in the clean-energy research, development and deployment by $150 billion over 10 years. This research will cover:
• Basic research to develop alternative fuels and chemicals.
• New vehicle technologies capable of significantly reducing our oil consumption.
• Advanced energy storage and transmission that would greatly help the economics of new electric-generating technologies and plug-in hybrids.
• Technologies for capturing and sequestering greenhouse gases produced by coal plants.
• A new generation of nuclear-electric technologies that address cost, safety, waste disposal and proliferation risks.
Second, it is essential that we create a strong, predictable market for energy innovations with concrete goals that speed introduction of innovative products and provide a strong incentive for private R&D investment in energy technologies.
4. What is your position on government regulation and funding of stem-cell research?
McCain: While I support federal funding for embryonic-stem-cell research . . . I believe that recent scientific breakthroughs raise the hope that one day this debate will be rendered academic. I also support funding for other research programs, including amniotic fluid and adult stem-cell research which hold much scientific promise and do not involve the use of embryos.
I oppose the intentional creation of human embryos for research purposes, and I voted to ban the practice of "fetal farming," making it a federal crime for researchers to use cells or fetal tissue from an embryo created for research purposes.
Obama: Stem-cell research holds the promise of improving our lives in at least three ways - by substituting normal cells for damaged cells to treat diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal-cord injury, heart failure and other disorders; by providing scientists with safe and convenient models of disease for drug development; and by helping to understand fundamental aspects of normal development and cell dysfunction.
For these reasons, I strongly support expanding research on stem cells. As president, I will lift the current administration's ban on federal funding of research on embryonic-stem-cell lines created after Aug. 9, 2001 through executive order.
I recognize that some people object to government support of research that requires cells to be harvested from human embryos. However, hundreds of thousands of embryos stored in the U.S. in in-vitro fertilization clinics will not be used for reproductive purposes and will eventually be destroyed. I believe that it is ethical to use these extra embryos for research that could save lives when they are freely donated for that express purpose.
5. How will you balance scientific information with politics and personal beliefs in your decision making?
McCain: We have invested huge amounts of public funds in scientific research. The public deserves to have the results of that research. Our job as elected officials is to develop the policies in response to those research results.
I believe policy should be based upon sound science. Good policy development will make for good politics. I support having a science-and-technology adviser within the White House staff and restoring the credibility and role of OSTP as an office within the White House structure.
Obama: I am committed to creating a transparent and connected democracy, using cutting-edge technologies to provide a new level of transparency, accountability, and participation for America's citizens. Policies must be determined using a process that builds on the long tradition of open debate that has characterized progress in science, including review by individuals who might bring new information or contrasting views.
Global health experts
Carbon nanotubes could replace the conventional materials used in water purification systemsRESEARCHERS in India claim nanotechnology could be used to ensure a safe supply of drinking water for regions stricken by drought or contamination.
The team, from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, India, says carbon nanotubes could replace the conventional materials used in water purification systems.
The nanotubes are hollow carbon fibres which are over a billion times thinner than a single human hair. The chemical properties of carbon allow only small molecules, such as water, to pass along its interior. The researchers claim viruses, bacteria, toxic metal ions and noxious organic materials are too large to pass over the fibres.
According to the scientists, using the nanotubes to replace existing filter technology, such as membranes, would produce higher flowrates and reduce power requirements. The systems could also be inexpensively installed, operated and maintained.
Global health experts say over one billion people currenlty lack access to safe drinking water and 2.4b people lack access to proper sanitation, nearly all of them in developing countries. At present, one third of the world's population live in water-stressed countries. This is expected to rise to two thirds by 2025.
The team, from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, India, says carbon nanotubes could replace the conventional materials used in water purification systems.
The nanotubes are hollow carbon fibres which are over a billion times thinner than a single human hair. The chemical properties of carbon allow only small molecules, such as water, to pass along its interior. The researchers claim viruses, bacteria, toxic metal ions and noxious organic materials are too large to pass over the fibres.
According to the scientists, using the nanotubes to replace existing filter technology, such as membranes, would produce higher flowrates and reduce power requirements. The systems could also be inexpensively installed, operated and maintained.
Global health experts say over one billion people currenlty lack access to safe drinking water and 2.4b people lack access to proper sanitation, nearly all of them in developing countries. At present, one third of the world's population live in water-stressed countries. This is expected to rise to two thirds by 2025.
Nano-Science & Technology in Mohali (Punjab).
New Delhi: The Central Government on Thursday gave its in-principle approval for setting up an autonomous institute for Nano-Science & Technology in Mohali (Punjab).
At present, more than 30 industries and 50 institutes in India are engaged in nanotech research and development basically focused on chip design, nanomedicine and nanomaterials.
Nanotechnology is used to make materials and gadgets at the smallest possible scale (a nanometer is one millionth of a millimetre).
Products offered by nanotechnology are single molecule transistors, enzyme-powered biomolecular motors and tiny submarine that carry chemicals from blood to brain to fight tumours.
Its potential applications include microelectronics, diagnostic kits, improved water filters and sensors.
Nano-scale particles of grapheme, a one atom thick layer of carbon molecules that form the basic structure of graphites, are one of the strongest materials known, which is used as a weapon to check climate change
At present, more than 30 industries and 50 institutes in India are engaged in nanotech research and development basically focused on chip design, nanomedicine and nanomaterials.
Nanotechnology is used to make materials and gadgets at the smallest possible scale (a nanometer is one millionth of a millimetre).
Products offered by nanotechnology are single molecule transistors, enzyme-powered biomolecular motors and tiny submarine that carry chemicals from blood to brain to fight tumours.
Its potential applications include microelectronics, diagnostic kits, improved water filters and sensors.
Nano-scale particles of grapheme, a one atom thick layer of carbon molecules that form the basic structure of graphites, are one of the strongest materials known, which is used as a weapon to check climate change
nanoparticle and Indian pharmaceutical company
Natco Makes Nanotechnology Debut With Launch of Breast Cancer Drug Albupax
(Nanowerk News) Natco Pharma, an Indian pharmaceutical company, has launched Albupax, its first nanotechnology drug.
Albupax is the first generic version of the international brand – Abraxane of Abraxis nanoparticle, USA, with sales of approximately US$375 million. Albupax has been indigenously developed by Natco in India and is the first albumin bound Paclitaxel in nanoparticle to be developed in India.
Albupax, consists of Paclitaxel in an albumin bound nanoparticle form, is used in the treatment of breast cancer. The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in India, and currently over a lakh new patients are added every year. By 2015, the number of new cases are likely to go upto 2 lakh every year, a Natco press release stated.
Albupax replaces the conventional Paclitaxel and has the advantage of having least side effects. In the conventional Paclitaxel, the solvent polyethylated castor oil is used, which causes severe side effects such as neutropenia, hyper-sensitivity reactions and neuropathy. Albupax does not contain this solvent, and hence can be given in optimum doses for enhanced efficacy.
Each 100 mg vial of Albupax has been priced at Rs 11,500. The estimated Indian market for this product is in the region of Rs 150 crore and the company expects Albupax to garner a reasonable share of this market. This brand has the potential of becoming the single largest brand amongst its basket of oncology products. The company is also exploring the possibility of a tie-up for taking this brand to international markets.
(Nanowerk News) Natco Pharma, an Indian pharmaceutical company, has launched Albupax, its first nanotechnology drug.
Albupax is the first generic version of the international brand – Abraxane of Abraxis nanoparticle, USA, with sales of approximately US$375 million. Albupax has been indigenously developed by Natco in India and is the first albumin bound Paclitaxel in nanoparticle to be developed in India.
Albupax, consists of Paclitaxel in an albumin bound nanoparticle form, is used in the treatment of breast cancer. The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in India, and currently over a lakh new patients are added every year. By 2015, the number of new cases are likely to go upto 2 lakh every year, a Natco press release stated.
Albupax replaces the conventional Paclitaxel and has the advantage of having least side effects. In the conventional Paclitaxel, the solvent polyethylated castor oil is used, which causes severe side effects such as neutropenia, hyper-sensitivity reactions and neuropathy. Albupax does not contain this solvent, and hence can be given in optimum doses for enhanced efficacy.
Each 100 mg vial of Albupax has been priced at Rs 11,500. The estimated Indian market for this product is in the region of Rs 150 crore and the company expects Albupax to garner a reasonable share of this market. This brand has the potential of becoming the single largest brand amongst its basket of oncology products. The company is also exploring the possibility of a tie-up for taking this brand to international markets.
nanotech industrialisation plan
CII drafts 10-point nanotech industrialisation plan
New Delhi, Sept 21: Apex chamber CII on Sunday said the government and industry need to partner and propagate the use of nanotechnology, which is projected to become a one trillion dollar market by 2015.
CII has put together a 10-point action plan to empower Indian industry to come out with commercial nanotechnology products. The plan includes creating awareness, undertaking training and skill development, technology facilitation, networking and facilitating collaborative projects.
"It is important for the Indian industry to become part of the nanotechnology revolution, which is projected to become a trillion dollar market by 2015," it said.
The industry body has urged the government to establish a network of infrastructure facility to support the industry.
Facilities in institutes like IISc and IITs should be made available to the industry on a 'pay-per-use' basis.
A dedicated skill development initiative is required to support development of human resource and standards. Procedures must be developed and harmonised with international standards, it added.
The government should also set up a dedicated fund for commercialisation of nanotechnology products. "This could be in the form of soft loans, repayable after five years of sales at attractive interest rates," it said.
Nanotechnology development in India is at an early stage, it said adding that a lot still needs to be done before commercial nanotechnology products can be churned out by Indian industry.
"Most developed nations are investing heavily in nanotechnology research, realising its potential in societal and defence applications and India must join the race for the development of this clean and efficient technology," it said.
New Delhi, Sept 21: Apex chamber CII on Sunday said the government and industry need to partner and propagate the use of nanotechnology, which is projected to become a one trillion dollar market by 2015.
CII has put together a 10-point action plan to empower Indian industry to come out with commercial nanotechnology products. The plan includes creating awareness, undertaking training and skill development, technology facilitation, networking and facilitating collaborative projects.
"It is important for the Indian industry to become part of the nanotechnology revolution, which is projected to become a trillion dollar market by 2015," it said.
The industry body has urged the government to establish a network of infrastructure facility to support the industry.
Facilities in institutes like IISc and IITs should be made available to the industry on a 'pay-per-use' basis.
A dedicated skill development initiative is required to support development of human resource and standards. Procedures must be developed and harmonised with international standards, it added.
The government should also set up a dedicated fund for commercialisation of nanotechnology products. "This could be in the form of soft loans, repayable after five years of sales at attractive interest rates," it said.
Nanotechnology development in India is at an early stage, it said adding that a lot still needs to be done before commercial nanotechnology products can be churned out by Indian industry.
"Most developed nations are investing heavily in nanotechnology research, realising its potential in societal and defence applications and India must join the race for the development of this clean and efficient technology," it said.
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