Applications in Transportation Will Increase to $50 Billion by 2014 with a CAGR of 72%.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51451) has announced the addition of Nanotechnology for the Transportation and Automotive Energy Markets to their offering. The increasing desire for energy independence in the face of growing global competition for oil, Middle Eastern political instability and concerns over carbon emissions is causing many energy companies to look for technological solutions. A new report "Nanotechnologies for the Automotive Energy Markets" indicates that the primary impact of nanotechnologies will be in more efficient use of existing resources rather than the creation of new supplies from solar and hydrogen based technologies. Using a new economic model based on primary research that quantifies the impact and diffusion of nanotechnologies over time, allowing accurate quantification of market impacts. The report concludes that - The most immediate opportunities lie in saving energy through the use of advanced materials Advanced Materials is a leading peer-reviewed materials science journal published every two weeks. Advanced Materials includes Communications, Reviews, and Feature Articles from the cutting edge of materials science, including topics in chemistry, physics, and this is already a $1.6 billion dollar market, predicted to rise to$ 51 billion by 2014 - Despite advances in battery technology, hydrogen storage
Hydrogen storage is the main technological problem of a viable hydrogen economy. Some attention has been given to the role of hydrogen to provide grid energy storage for unpredictable energy sources, like and fuel cells, energy saving technologies will exhibit faster growth, accounting for 75% of the market for nanotechnologies in 2014, up from 62% in 2007 - The adoption of energy generation technologies is highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" to geopolitical ge·o·pol·i·tics n. (used with a sing. verb) 1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation. 2. a. factors and consumer acceptance, while energy saving technologies exhibit no such problems - Solid state lighting, nanocomposite materials, aerogels and fuel borne catalysts will have the greatest impact between now and 2014 - Compound annual growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. are 64% for energy saving technologies and 90% for energy generation, while energy storage applications show a comparatively lowly low·ly adj. low·li·er, low·li·est 1. Having or suited for a low rank or position. 2. Humble or meek in manner. 3. Plain or prosaic in nature. adv. 1. 30%. - Applications in transportation will increase to $50 billion by 2014 with a CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate of 72% Topics Covered EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MARKET FORECAST FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS With nanotechnology, a large set of materials and improved products rely on a change in the physical properties when the feature sizes are shrunk. Nanoparticles for example take advantage of their dramatically increased surface area to volume ratio. Their optical properties, e.g. IN THE ENERGY SECTOR Cientifica Nanotechnology Model Definitions of Nanotechnologies Major Assumptions The Nano-Energy Landscape Energy Saving Energy Storage Energy Production Overall Energy Markets By Application INTRODUCTION How to Use This Report Objectives of the Report World Energy Trends Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the EU Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the USA Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in China and India Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in Japan Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in Australia Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the Rest of the World Why Energy Needs Nanotechnologies Market Demand Push Technology Improvement Environmental Issue The Energy Sector Common Energy Source Classifications Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. Conversions Energy Storage Technologies Value Chain And Value-Added Points Of Nanotechnology In The Energy Sector Energy Sector Value Chain Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector Challenge of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector Cost Issues Safety Issues Commercialization Issues Infrastructural Issues Intellectual Property Issues NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR Summary Of Nanotechnology Applications In The Energy Sector Introduction Nanotechnologies For Sustainability And Efficiency Of Fossil Fuels/Energy Saving Lighter and Stronger Materials Thermal Management Solid-State Lighting Solid state lighting (SSL) refers to a type of lighting that utilizes light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), or polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED) as sources of illumination rather than electrical filaments or gas. - More Efficient Lighting Point Sources More Efficient Lighting For Large Areas Efficient Combustion Nanotechnologies for Energy Conversion / Production Solar Photovoltaics (PV) - Solar Cells solar cell, semiconductor devised to convert light to electric current. It is a specially constructed diode, usually made of silicon crystal. When light strikes the exposed active surface, it knocks electrons loose from their sites in the crystal. Hydrogen Conversion Waste Heat Recovery/Thermoelectricity Solar Thermal Energy Solar thermal energy is a technology for harnessing solar energy for practical applications from solar heating to electrical power generation. Solar thermal collectors, such as solar hot water panels, are commonly used to generate solar hot water for domestic and light industrial Geothermal Energy geothermal energy: see energy, sources of. geothermal energy Power obtained by using heat from the Earth's interior. Most geothermal resources are in regions of active volcanism. Biomass biomass Weight or total quantity of living organisms of one animal or plant species (species biomass) or of all the species in the community (community biomass), commonly referred to as a unit area or volume of the habitat. Nanotechnologies for Energy Storage Rechargeable Batteries A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. Hydrogen Storage - Fuel Cells Supercapacitors APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ENERGY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Summary of Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for the Transportation and Automotive Sector Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for the Transportation and Automotive Sector Hybrid Electric Cars Powered by Nano-Engineered Batteries Nanocomposite Materials for Higher Performance Vehicle Parts Paint and Clothing that can Generate Electricity Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Transportation and Automotive Sector Products and Markets Costs and Benefits Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector Drivers and Barriers Market Forecast Roadmap The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Transportation and Automotive Sector FINDINGS APPENDIX I: NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY APPLICATIONS MATRIX APPENDIX II: PROMISING NANOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR APPENDIX III: NANOTECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR Table of Exhibits For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51451. |
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