July 2012 Update to "Nanotechnology and the Built Environment" Available

Our July 2012 update to the November 2011 industry overview Nanotechnology and the Built Environment: The Transition to Green Infrastructure is now available at www.crystalra.com. This report contains...

Key corporate developments on…

Cabot Corp. (CBT-NYSE) ▪ Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC-NYSE) ▪ Codexis, Inc. (CDXS-NASDAQ) ▪ CREE Inc. (CREE-NASDAQ) ▪ Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. ▪ EnerNOC, Inc. (ENOC-NASDAQ) ▪ IBM Corp. (IBM-NYSE) ▪ Itron, Inc. (ITRI-NASDAQ) ▪ NanoMech, Inc. ▪ Novaled AG ▪ Universal Display Corp. (PANL-NASDAQ)

 

And key sector developments on…

Advanced Materials and 3D Printing ▪ Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) ▪ Construction ▪ Displays ▪ Paints/Coatings ▪ Smart Grids ▪ Water Desalination

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NEW REPORT: Recent Developments in Nanotechnology You Need to Know

A March 2012 report from RNCOS (an industry research firm) forecasts the global nanotechnology market to reach $26 billion by the end of 2014—representing a CAGR of roughly 19%—driven by expansion of nanomaterials, nanofilms, and nanodevices in all sectors of the economy, including throughout the built environment. 

At present, the U.S. remains the largest market for nanotechnology, although many other nations (Brazil, India, and China included) are making sizable investments in R&D for this field. In less than a decade (since the 21^st Century Nanotechnology R&D Act was signed into law on December 3, 2003), the U.S. has spent $24 billion on nanotech R&D. 

In this fast-paced industry, there is a constant news flow of corporate developments, policy implications, investments, and (most intriguing) the exciting new products that are being commercialized by manufacturers who can harness the power of nanotechnoloy. Accordingly, there have been number of sector and corporate developments since the release of our base report, Nanotechnology and the Built Environment: The Transition to Green Infrastructure (published November 2011).

We recently published an updated report highlighting many of the innovations in this field over the past couple months. A link to this update, and a synopsis of its content, is provided below. We look forward to continuing to keep our readers informed of opportunities, risks, and trends in the nanotech markets.

CONTINUING COVERAGE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Nanotechnology & the Built Environment

Worldwide population growth, continued geopolitical conflict in oil-producing regions, volatile energy prices, and heightened concerns of climate change are fueling demands for energy efficiency—specifically for products that can cut energy consumption and costs, reduce dependence on oil, and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases. According to Inc. Magazine, commercial and residential buildings account for nearly 40% of energy used in the U.S., with an estimated 52% of CO2 emissions tied specifically to the built environment. Thus, “greening up” the U.S.’s buildings, roads, and other infrastructure represents a big challenge and, concurrently, a big opportunity going forward that we here at Crystal Research Associates are excited to watch.

But the greening of America is not the only trend that we expect to impact U.S. building in the coming years. In parallel with a global movement toward more energy-efficient, sustainable products, much of the infrastructure in the U.S. is reaching the end of its lifecycle, necessitating either repair or new, improved construction. These needs for both greening up U.S. infrastructure as well as for retrofitting the existing built environment are being achieved throughnanotechnology, which is shaping up to become a driving force for innovation and sustainability in the 21^st century and beyond. Nanotechnology enables new approaches to solving many of today’s social, economic, environmental, and infrastructure concerns, and in doing so, is changing the landscape of virtually every aspect of the built environment. The potential benefits of energy-saving, ecofriendly, nano-based materials are considerable. Fueled by an array of such startups and new technologies, the global market for green building materials to date has become a $156 billion industry per year.

“Nanotechnology & the Built Environment: the Transition to Green Infrastructure” is a 76-page, comprehensive report on the impact of advanced materials on the infrastructure markets. This report details breakthrough innovations in cement, bricks, insulation, windows, LED lighting, building-integrated photovoltaics, steel, smart grid technologies, sensors, water, and HVAC systems. Over 100 companies, research institutions, and key investors are included, as well as market snapshots for many of the key building materials sectors.

Nanotechnology & the Built Environment is only our initial report on this breakthrough field. For continuing nanotech/advanced building materials coverage and alerts for updated research, you can follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Some of the entities covered in the report are…

A. Schulman, Inc. (SHLM-NASDAQ)

Abakan, Inc. (ABKI-OTC)

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.

BASF SE (BASFY-OTC)

Bridgelux, Inc.

Cabot Corporation (CBT-NYSE)

Calera Corp.

Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC-NYSE)

CalStar Products, Inc.

FRX Polymers, Inc.

General Electric Company (GE-NYSE)

HelioVolt Corporation

Hexcel Corporation (HXL-NYSE)

Honeywell International (HON-NYSE)

Hüper Optik USA (Hüper Optik International Pte., Ltd.)

Hycrete, Inc.

Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI-NYSE)

Lemnis Lighting B.V. (and its subsidiary Lemnis, Inc.)

MiaSolé

MMFX Technologies Corporation

Opower, Inc.

PURETi Inc.

Serious Energy, Inc.

Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW-NYSE)

Siemens AG (SI-NYSE)

Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Soladigm, Inc.

Tendril Networks Inc.

The NanoSteel Company, Inc.

Titanium Metals (TIE-NYSE)