1.1 Key Findings

1.1 Key Findings (Continued)

1.1 Key Findings (Continued)

2.1 Need for Multifunctional and Smart Materials is Expected to Dominate Through 2016

2.2 Selection Methodology

2.3 Top Technologies in Chemicals and Advanced Materials

3.1 Coatings considered as “first-line defense” to prolong lifespan of components

3.2 China seen as an emerging player in IP and Funding

3.3 High impact across industrial and transportation segments

3.4 North America leads in terms of R&D advances followed by China

3.5 Growing demand from heavy industries encourage innovations in anti-corrosion coating technologies

3.6 Key questions about anti-corrosion coatings

4.1 Silver based anti-microbial coatings still has the highest market adoption across the globe

4.2 Mix of private and government funding and steady increase in IP suggests sustained R&D efforts

4.3 Antimicrobial coatings have the highest potential in the bio-medical industry as it eliminates risk of infections in patients

4.4 Natural antimicrobials such as polysaccharide based gaining research interest

4.5 Antimicrobial coatings in textiles with anti-odor and de-staining properties will witness increased adoption

4.6 Key questions about anti-microbial coatings

5.1 Emergence of Bio-based Economy Aiding Development of High Performance Renewable Materials

5.2 Private and Public Funding Boost Commercialization Efforts in Consumer Goods, Building, and Construction Industries

5.3 Diverse Portfolio of Innovative Materials Impact a Wide Array of Industries

5.4 R&D Focus toward Scalability Facilitate Wide Scale Commercialization

5.5 North America and Europe Considered Lucrative Markets for Bioplastics and Biocomposites

5.6 Key Questions about bio-based materials

6.1 High strength and possible cost-benefit advantages sustains interest

6.2 US dominates in patent filings and government funding initiatives

6.3 Carbon fiber composites find applications in a wide range of sectors due to its lightweighting characteristics

6.4 Significant efforts by fiber manufacturers and OEMs can accelerate global adoption

6.5 Lowering costs and development of large-scale manufacturing processes are expected to drive adoption

6.6 Key Questions about carbon fibers

7.1 Scalability and commercialization initiatives boosting market adoption

7.2 Mix of government and private funding seen across the world with China emerging as research hotspot

7.3 Diverse forms and tunable properties makes graphene a popular material in various industries

7.4 United States and China lead the way as largest graphene producers

7.5 Electronics is the most lucrative industry for the next 3 years

7.6 Key questions about graphene

8.1 Lightweighting trend creating demand for advanced materials with high strength

8.2 North America leads in IP activity while significant R&D funding exists globally

8.3 Expansive list of industries will facilitate high adoption of lightweight materials in the next 3 years

8.4 Global adoption rate accelerated by demand for emissions reduction and high performance materials

8.5 Electronics and the building & construction industries are gaining traction

8.6 Key Questions about lightweight materials

9.1 Drug delivery and construction industries drive adoption

9.2 Food & beverage and personal care industries will be highly impacted in mid to long term

9.3 China and Europe are emerging as research hotspots

9.4 The United States is leading in terms of technology adoption, while countries like Germany, UK, and China are not far behind

9.5 North America is leading in terms of market revenues and is also the most lucrative market for investment

9.6 Key questions about micro-and nano-encapsulation

10.1 Building & construction and medical devices emerging as high growth markets

10.2 Multi-substrate compatibility of coatings driving adoption

10.3 Extensive funding activities to improve coating efficacy and safety

10.4 United States leads in technology adoption while China is seen attractive for coating developers

10.5 Consumer perception about safety concerns can reduce impact in short term

10.6 Key questions about nanocoatings

11.1 Need for materials with increased lifespan and durability

11.2 Mix of private and public funding with improving performance and durability as key focus areas

11.3 Paints & coatings and construction markets to be highly impacted in the next 5 years

11.4 United States leading in technology adoption while UK and China are accelerating R&D efforts

11.5 Highly disruptive technology with wide application potential

11.6 Key questions about self-healing materials

12.1 Food & beverage, personal care and pharma industries rank high in adoption

12.2 The United States and Western Europe dominate in funding initiatives with US having the highest IP filing

12.3 Indication and detection remain as primary functionalities

12.4 Asia-Pacific region emerging as a high growth market for healthcare and pharma applications

12.5 Smart packaging to replace traditional systems creating newer business models

12.6 Key questions about smart packaging

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