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Advanced Insulation Materials Technologies for Building and Construction
Advanced Insulation Materials Technologies for Building and Construction
Invigorated by Government Support for Environmentally Friendly Technologies, Mineral Wool, Phenolic Foam, Fiberglass, Aerogels and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Brim with Growth Potential
04-May-2016
Global
Description
Global insulation materials industry is poised for growth due to the rising demand of efficient insulation in both residential sector on account of the increase in energy costs and tightening governmental policies. The importance of energy conservation is also expected to drive the insulation market. Over the last few years, various government initiatives have been put in to place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thus promote energy efficiency, thereby, boosting the insulation market. Additionally, efficient materials are also being used to provide sound and vibration insulation.
This research service titled, “Advanced Insulation Materials Technologies for Building & Construction (TechVision)”, focuses on providing an overview of the existing and emerging insulating materials technologies highlighting the key characteristics and innovations in each material. The research also captures the regional current and future trends of the insulating materials, research focus areas and the key players across segments. It also includes patent trends, funding scenario and the mergers and acquisitions happening in this segment. The research also includes a criteria based benchmarking to understand the insulation material of choice across segments.
Table of Contents
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Process and Methodology
2.1 Why Insulation Is Important?
2.2 Insulation Types Based on Usage Forms
2.3 Insulating Materials Used Include Both Naturally Derived and Synthetic Ones
2.3.1 Other Insulation Materials for Interest
2.4 Mapping of Insulation Materials Vs. Application
3.1 Key Regional Technology Development Trends: North America Leads in Research and Development Activities
3.2 Key Patent Trends: US Patent Office Has Filed the Maximum Number of Patents
3.3 Funding Scenario: Government Funding Gains Prominence
3.4 Key Industry Initiatives: Increasing Partnerships and Acquisitions across the Globe
3.5 Key Industry Requirements: Scalable, Environment Friendly Materials Is the Need of the Hour
4.1.1 Mineral Wool – Wide Scale Adoption Due to Its High Recycled Content
4.1.2 Mineral Wool — Innovations Focused on Making Panels/boards for Thermal and Sound Insulation
4.2.1 Expanded Polystyrene – Cost Effectiveness and Lightweighting Characteristics Enhance Adoption
4.2.2 Expanded Polystyrene — Innovations Focused on Making EPS Recyclable
4.3.1 Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) – Widely Used Due to Its Closed Cell Structure, Which Provides Long-term Strength and Durability
4.3.2 Extruded Polystyrene — Innovations Focused on Mixing XPS with Other Materials Like Plywood, Boards
4.4.1 Phenolic Foam – Resistance to Fire, Smoke and Moisture Facilitates Adoption
4.4.2 Phenolic Foam — Innovations Focused on Making It More Environment Friendly
4.5.1 Fiberglass – Application across Thermal, Fire and Acoustics Insulation
4.5.2 Fiberglass — Innovations Are Focused on Improving the Cell Structure of Fiberglass by Combining with Other Materials
4.6.1 Polyurethane Foam – Provides Airtight Installation and Increasing Use for Acoustics Insulation
4.6.2 Polyurethane — Developments Are Mainly Focused on Environment Friendly Blowing Agents
4.7.1 Polyisocyanurate Foam (PIR/Polyiso) – Less Environmental Impact and Long Service Life
4.7.2 Polyisocyanurate — Innovations Focused on Improving R-value
4.8.1 Natural Derived Materials – Key Advantage as It Is Environmentally Friendly
4.8.2 Natural Derived Materials — Developments Are Focused on Improving the Processing Characteristics
4.9.1 Cellulose - Manufactured from Recycled Content
4.9.2 Cellulose — Innovations Focused on Making Light Weight Insulating Products
4.10.1 Aerogels – High Thermal Resistance Characteristics Helps in Improving Performance
4.10.2 Aerogels — Innovations Focused on Making It More Cost-Effective
4.11 Other Materials of Interest
5.1 Comparative Analysis of Insulation Materials
5.2 Explanation of the Analysis of Insulation Materials
6.1 Key Patents – North America
6.2 Key Patents – North America and Europe
6.3 Key Patents – Europe
6.4 Key Patents – Asia Pacific
7. Key Contacts
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8.1 Criteria Definition for Technology Benchmarking
8. 1 Criteria Definition for Technology Benchmarking
8.2 Ratings for Technology Benchmarking
8.3 Justification of Ratings for Technology Benchmarking
8.3 Justification of Ratings for Technology Benchmarking(continued)
8.4 Justification of Ratings for Technology Benchmarking(continued)
The Frost & Sullivan Story
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Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
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| Podcast | No |
| Author | Aniruddha Roy |
| Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
| WIP Number | D6ED-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | Insulation Materials |
| Keyword 2 | insulation materials |
| Keyword 3 | Advanced Insulation Materials Technology |
| Is Prebook | No |