Nanotechnological Advancements in Catalysts in North America - Nanotech TOE

Nanocatalysis is an emerging technology with significant research being done on materials and production methodologies. The technology utilizes materials in the form of catalysts for a range of applications (both hetero and homogeneous). For heterogenous catalysis, nanoparticles of metals, semiconductors, oxides, and similar materials have been used. Achieving a wide range of temperature stability and selectivity characteristics are important parameters for selection of a nanocatalyst. Moreover, cost and commercial production are major challenges. Hence, stakeholders select low cost raw materials for the preparation of nanocatalysts. North America holds high opportunities for development of next generation nanocatalysts.

The Nanotech TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on nanotechnology-related innovations and their impact across various industries. Technology focus areas include nanomaterials, nanocoatings, nanohealthcare, nanomedicine, and nanomanufacturing.

The Materials and Coatings cluster tracks research & innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thin films, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.

Keywords: Metal nanocatalysts, palladium supports, fuel cell catalysts, Fischer-Tropsch process Read Less