1.1 Research Scope

1.2 Research Process and Methodology

1.3 Key Findings: The Main R&D Focus Is to Find the Cheapest Synthesis Technique

2.1 2D Materials Beyond Graphene Gaining Interest of Researchers

3.1 Drivers – Advancement of Synthesis and Production of Nanoscale Devices

3.2 Drivers – Advances Related to Characterization and Simulation of Nanoscale Materials

3.3 Drivers – Exponential Rate of Moore’s Law

3.4 Challenges – Lack of Understanding of Mechanism Leads to Unstable Materials

3.5 Challenges – Lack of Consensus Among Researchers

3.6 Manufacturing Techniques, Cost and Regulations Also Impact Adoption Decisions

4.1 2D Chalcogenide – High Direct Bandgap Is a Key Differentiating Factor

4.2 2D Chalcogenide – R&D Focus Is to Understand Kinetic of Materials in the Devices’ Structure

4.3 Phosphorene: Portrays High Carrier Mobility and Thermal Conductivity

4.4 Phosphorene: R&D Focused on Understanding the Properties of the Material

4.5 2D Oxide Nanosheets – Can Achieve High Flexibility on Nanostructures

4.6 2D Oxide Nanosheets – R&D Focus on Increasing Application Potential

4.7 Hybrid 2D Materials – Allows Customization of Properties

4.8 Hybrid 2D Materials – R&D Focus on Obtaining Stable Integration between Materials

5.1 2D Chalcogenide: Exponential Increase in Patent Filings

5.2 2D Chalcogenide: South Korea Gaining Prominence in IP Filing

5.3 2D Chalcogenide – Filings Spread across Companies and Universities

5.4 2D Chalcogenide – Methods of Incorporating Materials into Devices Is Key Focus Area in IP Filing

5.5 Hybrid 2D Materials – Exponential Increase in Patent Filings in 2015

5.6 Hybrid 2D Materials – South Korea Patent Office Dominates IP Filing

5.7 Hybrid 2D Materials – Universities Dominate as Key Patent Assignees

5.8 Hybrid 2D Materials – Preparation Methods Are Key Focus Area According to Patent Filings

5.9 Phosphorene – USA Dominates in IP Filing

5.10 Phosphorene – Universities Are More Prominent in IP Filings

5.11 2D Oxide Nanosheets – Steady Growth in Patent Filings

5.12 2D Oxide Nanosheets – East Asian Patent Offices Dominate IP

5.13 2D Oxide Nanosheets – Production Techniques Have Highest Filings

5.14 Key Findings from IP Analysis of 2D Materials

5.15 Key Findings from IP Analysis of 2D Materials – Universities and Research Entities Dominate Patent Filing

6.1 Electronics – Highest Opportunities of 2D Materials in Electronics

6.2 Electronics – Key Requirements Regarding Suitability for Digital and Flexible Electronics Need to Be Fulfilled

6.3 Electronics – FET Becomes Major Focus of Improvement via 2D Materials

6.4 Optoelectronics – 2D Materials Able to Enhance Absorption and Emission of Light

6.5 Optoelectronics – Key Users’ Needs Focus on High Photoluminescence and Low Reflectance Characteristics

6.6 Optoelectronics – Light Matter Interaction Becomes Major Focus of Improvement via 2D Materials for Devices

6.7 Sensors – 2D Materials Able to Reduce Noise and Size of the Sensors

6.8 Sensors: Key Users’ Needs Require a Sensor That Is Highly Sensitive and Reversible

6.9 2D Materials Able to Improve Photodetectors and Flexible Sensors

7.1 Optimistic Scenario – Technology Readiness Level Is High with Many Partnerships Available

7.2 Frost & Sullivan Scenario – Technology Readiness Level Is Medium with Less Number of Partnerships

7.3 Conservative Scenario – Technology Readiness Level Is Low with Stagnant R&D Efforts

8.1 Technology and Product Roadmap – Explanation of Logical Sequence

8.2 Technology and Product Roadmap

8.3 Technology and Product Roadmap – Trend Is Going Beyond Moore’s Law

9.1 Key Patents by Universities

9.2 Key Patents by Research Institutes

9.3 Key Patents by Companies

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