Global Markets and Applications for Nanotechnology in Consumer Goods

This publication has been discontinued on May 18, 2011.

Introduction

The potential impact of nanotechnology is being explored by key market players as a tool for creating differentiated products, and companies such as Unilever, Henkel and Procter and Gamble are active developing applications in food processing, textile coatings and cleaning products.

Nanotechnology also offers advantage in a highly competitive market for other consumer goods, including domestic appliances, electronics and furniture. There are numerous products already on the market incorporating nanomaterials. In sporting goods, nanomaterials have been added to tennis balls, rackets, golf balls and skis and ski wax. Nanocoatings have been applied to eyewear for increased comfort and durability. and to clothing and footwear to repel stains and bacteria.

The consumer goods market is only beginning to exploit the potential of nanotechnology. This report provides an insight into how nanotechnology will impact on this substantial market, and includes:

• Key Applications and market opportunity to 2015
• Global revenue forecasts
• Key nanotechnologies
• Key trends and drivers
• Key players

Areas covered include: Personal healthcare; beauty care; household care; consumer products; feminine care;consumer electronics; packaging; food and beverages; anti-counterfeiting; and leisure equipment.

1. INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 The Consumer Goods Market
• 1.2 Nanotechnology in Consumer Goods
• 1.3 Key applications and market opportunity to 2015
  • 1.3.1 Global revenue forecasts
    • 1.3.1.1 Brand & product security
    • 1.3.1.2 Personal care
      • 1.3.1.2.1 Cosmetics and toiletries
      • 1.3.1.2.2 Sunscreen
      • 1.3.1.2.3 Dental products
    • 1.3.1.3 Household care
    • 1.3.1.4 Packaging
    • 1.3.1.5 Leisure wear & equipment

2. COMMERCIALISING NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CONSUMER GOODS

• 2.1 From Lab to Product
• 2.2 Industry Structure
  • 2.2.1 Nanomaterials Producers: Consumer Goods Market
  • 2.2.2 Application Developers: Consumer Goods Market
  • 2.2.3 Brand Owners and End Producers: Consumer Goods Market
  • 2.2.4 Standards and regulation

3. KEY NANOTECHNOLOGIES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS

• 3.1 NANOPARTICLES
  • 3.1.1 Market for nanoparticles
  • 3.1.2 Brand owners
  • 3.1.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.1.4 Application manufacturers
• 3.2 NANOCOMPOSITES
  • 3.2.1 Market for nanocomposites
  • 3.2.2 Brand owners
  • 3.2.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.2.4 Application manufacturers
• 3.3 NANOCAPSULES
  • 3.3.1 Market for nanocapsules
  • 3.3.2 Brand owners
  • 3.3.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.3.4 Application manufacturers
• 3.4 FULLERENES
  • 3.4.1 Market for fullerenes
  • 3.4.2 Brand owners
  • 3.4.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.4.4 Application manufacturers
• 3.5 CARBON NANOTUBES
  • 3.5.1 Market for carbon nanotubes
  • 3.5.2 Brand owners
  • 3.5.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.5.4 Application manufacturers
• 3.6 NANOCOATINGS
  • 3.6.1 Market for nanocoatings
  • 3.6.2 Brand owners
  • 3.6.3 Nanomaterials suppliers
  • 3.6.4 Application manufacturers

4. TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

• 4.1 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
• 4.2 PERSONAL CARE
  • 4.2.1 Odour control and filtration
  • 4.2.2 Non-stick coatings
  • 4.2.3 Smart materials for encapsulation
  • 4.2.4 Nanocrystalline zeolites and mesoporous materials for encapsulation
  • 4.2.5 Encapsulating organic and inorganic molecules and particles
  • 4.2.6 Particle formation, encapsulation, immobilization and formulation of a variety of compounds
  • 4.2.7 Nanocapsules using a layer by layer approach on a number of different templatesError!
  • 4.2.8 Technology to manufacture membranes for food and beverage applications
  • 4.2.9 Nano and micro emulsions and encapsulations for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and other personal care markets
  • 4.2.10 Nanoparticulate controlled release systems
  • 4.2.11 Nanoparticles in cosmeceutical applications
  • 4.2.12 Sunscreen formulations
  • 4.2.13 Personal care products based on nano silver
  • 4.2.14 Non-invasive hair removal
  • 4.2.15 Anti-microbial nanoemulsion technology for feminine care
  • 4.2.16 Controlled release systems for personal care consumer products, food and nutraceuticals and health care products
  • 4.2.17 Nanoporous materials for personal care applications
  • 4.2.18 Natural based carrier systems for lipophilic actives
  • 4.2.19 Encapsulation of active components for the cosmetic industry not
  • 4.2.20 Nanostructured calcium silicate for skin care, nutraceuticals and healthcare products
• 4.3 HOUSEHOLD CARE
  • 4.3.1 Intelligent polymers
  • 4.3.2 Nanoparticles for aerosol sampling
  • 4.3.3 Air-borne silicon nanomaterials for household fragrancing
  • 4.3.4 Odour absorption using nanoporous materials
  • 4.3.5 Controlled delivery of nanoparticles
  • 4.3.6 Ultra-hydrophobic surfaces for self-cleaning
  • 4.3.7 Water-repelling, oil-repelling, anti-staining chemically adsorbed film
  • 4.3.8 Smart nanocomposites for anti-bacterial applications
  • 4.3.9 Smelly molecule binding combined with fragrance release
  • 4.3.10 Nanomaterials for household and personal care products
  • 4.3.11 Novel chemical method of making hollow spherical silica shells
  • 4.3.12 Photocatalytic nanoparticles
  • 4.3.13 Capture of malodours using molecularly imprinted polymers
  • 4.3.14 Self-cleaning glass
• 4.4 PACKAGING
  • 4.4.1 Photoactive films for food storage
  • 4.4.2 Nanocomposite barrier coatings
  • 4.4.3 Nanocomposites with improved mechanical, barrier and flame retardant properties
  • 4.4.4 Carbon nanofibres for reinforcement and conductivity
  • 4.4.5 Carbon nanotubes for packaging
  • 4.4.6 Fire retardant packaging
  • 4.4.7 Fibre-reinforced packaging
  • 4.4.8 Nanocrystalline PLED packaging displays
  • 4.4.9 Transparent UV barrier functions
  • 4.4.10 Nano-cellulose as an additive to plastics and paper
  • 4.4.11 Smarter surfaces for the packaging of the future
  • 4.4.12 Nanomaterials for the Pulp & Paper Industry
  • 4.4.13 Thermoplastic polyolefin, polyurethane and biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
  • 4.4.14 Nano-hybrids with optimized mechanical, rheological, optical and thermal properties with applications in food packaging
  • 4.4.15 Multifunctional nanoscale polymers
  • 4.4.16 Composites and nanocomposites with inorganics
• 4.5 LEISURE EQUIPMENT
  • 4.5.1 Multifunctional protective textiles that retain their durability and breathability
  • 4.5.2 Super-repellent coatings
  • 4.5.3 Anti-microbials on textiles
  • 4.5.4 Textile switches and sensors
  • 4.5.5 Oil repellency and stain resistance
  • 4.5.6 Nano copper and silver for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial dressings
  • 4.5.7 Nanofibres with anti-bacterial properties for underwear
  • 4.5.8 Thin films of nanoporous silica for antifogging spectacles, swim and skiing goggles
  • 4.5.9 High strength nanocrystalline metals for sporting goods
  • 4.5.10 Anti-bacterial functionality on fibres and textile fabric
  • 4.5.11 Surface modification of textiles
• 4.6 BRAND & PRODUCT SECURITY
  • 4.6.1 Optical techniques for brand protection
  • 4.6.2 Nanofibres with embedded codes
  • 4.6.3 Barcoding with quantum dots
  • 4.6.4 Nanotechnology in paper-like electronic displays
  • 4.6.5 Nanobarcodes
  • 4.6.6 Nanobarcodes
  • 4.6.7 Nanoscale taggants

5. GLOSSARY

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