The global market for sputtering targets and sputtered films reached $2.8 billion in 2007. It should reach $5.9 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various sputtering target applications including those for semiconductors, passive components, optical storage media, solar cells, medical implants and nanostructures
• The current global market status of sputtering targets and sputtered films, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of worldwide research activity
• A review of the latest methods for fabricating sputtering targets
• Company profiles.

The global market for nanoparticles used in electronic, magnetic, and optoelectronic applications increased from $499.7 million in 2006 to an estimated $521.9 million in 2007. It should reach $1.1 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of nanoparticles consumed to produce chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries, magnetic fluid seals, magnetic tape coatings, optical fibers, passive electronic devices, phosphors, and other products
• The current market status for nanoparticles, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• A discussion of various political, legal, and regulatory trends affecting the industry
• Analysis of nanomaterials-related patents issued during the past 2 years
• Profiles of major and minor companies working with nanoparticles.

The global market for nanoparticles used in energy, catalytic, and structural applications increased from $322.9 million in 2006 to an estimated $364.9 million in 2007. It should reach $1.3 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.8%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of nanoparticles used as, or to produce, automotive catalysts, ceramic membranes, fuel cells, photocatalysts, propellants and explosives, scratch-resistant coatings, structural ceramics, and thermal spray coatings, among other applications
• The current market status for nanoparticles, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• An overview of the major technologies used in producing nanostructured particles, as well as dispersion, coating, compaction, and self-assembly technologies
• Analysis of nanomaterials-related patents issued during the past 2 years
• Profiles of major and minor companies working with nanoparticles.

Nanotechnology is the extension to nanoscale proportions of various existing sciences, including but not limited to physics, materials science, chemistry, and nearly every engineering discipline. Nanotechnology already has penetrated many high-value applications and attracted a high volume of investment capital. Nanotechnology continues to make dramatic improvements in current product performance and also to introduce new applications to a wide variety of technology markets. This 2007 Nanotechnology Research Review provides highlights of some of our best nanotechnology research reports published in 2007. Reports highlighted in this Research Review include:

• Carbon Nanotubes: Technologies and Commercial Prospects
• Nanorobotics and NEMS
• Nanotechnology in Energy Applications
• Nanofibers: Technologies and Developing Markets
• Molecular, Nanoscale and Atomic Imaging
• Nanofiltration.

The global market for nanoparticles used in biomedical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications increased from $170.7 million in 2006 to an estimated $204.6 million in 2007. It should reach $684.4 million by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.3%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of nanoparticles including nanoparticulate ceramics, metals, alloys, and semiconductors in the form of dry powders, liquid dispersions, coatings and bulk materials
• The current market status for nanoparticles, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of organic nanoparticles such as lipids and dendrimers that are expected to play a significant role in future applications
• Analysis of nanomaterials-related patents issued during the past 2 years
• Profiles of major and minor companies working with nanoparticles.

The global market for nanofiltration membranes increased from $89.1 million in 2006 to an estimated $97.5 million by the end of 2007. It should reach $310.5 million by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.1%. This report:

• Projects global market opportunities for nanofiltration through the year 2012.
• Analyzes markets for applications in food, textiles, caustic cleaning solutions, recycling of acid solutions, water treatment and processing, antibiotics and many other key market segments.
• Profiles the important manufacturers, discusses key technologies and documents key factors driving demand trends.
• Includes government regulations, industry structure, major companies and market shares, trends in price and price/performance.
• Analysis patents, provides R&D update and complete company profiles.

The U.S. market for molecular, nanoscale, and atomic imaging is valued at $1.8 billion in 2007 and is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%, reaching $4.2 billion in 2012. This report contains:

• Descriptions of imaging equipment and technologies for examining materials, electronics, and biological samples
• The current U.S. market status of molecular, nanoscale and atomic imaging, by segment, through 2012
• Technological issues, including novel molecular, nanometer and atomic imaging capabilities
• An examination of research activities and areas of interest related to imaging applications.

The global market for nanofibers increased from $43.2 million in 2006 to an estimated $48.0 million by the end of 2007. It should reach $176 million in 2012 and grow to $825 million by 2017, compound annual growth rates (CAGR) of 30% and 36%, respectively. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of nanofibers, their fabrication methods, and current and potential applications for each type of nanofiber
• The current market status of nanofibers, trends, and forecasts of growth over the next 5 to 10 years
• Technological issues, including the latest process developments
• A discussion of the nanofiber industry on a worldwide basis from the standpoint of both manufacturing and consumption
• An examination of commercial and public research activities in major regions of the world; research objectives and areas of interest related to nanofiber fabrication processes and applications are also outlined.

The total energy-related market for nanotechnologies at about $4.35 billion in 2006, a figure that is expected to climb to $4.73 billion in 2007 and $7.12 billion in 2012, a CAGR of 8.4% over the next five years. This report contains:

• The global market for nanoscale materials (e.g., nanopowders, nanocomposites, nanoscale thin films, and others) and devices (e.g., nanosensors) used in the following types of energy applications: renewable and non-renewable energy production (e.g., petroleum refining, solar energy), energy transmission, conversion, and storage (e.g., transmission systems, transformers, batteries and fuel cells), and energy end-uses (motor vehicles, building HVAC systems, manufacturing)
• Nanotechnology applications that are currently in commercial use or are likely to be commercialized by 2012. Other applications that are unlikely to make it out of the laboratory by 2012 are not covered in depth.
• An in-depth technology review and a detailed patent analysis
• Profiles for important companies.

The global market for carbon nanotubes was worth $50.9 million by the end of 2006 and will reach $79.1 million by 2007. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 73.8%, this booming market will reach $807.3 million by 2011. This report contains:

• An overview of the global market for carbon nanotubes, including definitions and important details about the industry
• Historical and current market data about carbon nanotubes which are then used to provide detailed forecasts through 2011; it also discusses the market in terms of commercial sectors and applications for CNTs, including composites, electronics, energy, and other categories
• Definitions, history, and product methodology for the latest important technological breakthroughs, as well as a discussion of unique properties of CNTs, and the different features and challenges of each.
• Profiles of important companies.

The global market for nanorobots and NEMS, and related materials and equipment, increased from $29.5 million in 2004 to $34.2 million in 2005, with sales reaching an estimated $40.3 million by the end of 2006. By 2011, the market will reach $830.4 million, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 83.1%. This report contains:

• Definitions of nanorobots and NEMS, and a description of their fabrication methods, as well as information on current and potential applications for these nanodevices
• The current market status of nanorobots and NEMS and related materials and equipment, expected trends, and forecasts of growth over the next five years
• Discussion on technological issues, including the latest process developments
• Analysis of the nanorobotics and NEMS industry on a worldwide basis from the standpoint of both manufacturing and consumption as well as information about commercial and public research activities in major regions of the world
• A detailed discussion of patents and profiles of all the important industry players

The total U.S. market for advanced ceramic powders in 2006 is estimated to be 1.26 billion pounds and worth $2.2 billion. This is projected to increase to 1.57 billion pounds, worth $3.4 billion by the year 2011, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 8.9% for value. This report contains:

• An overview of the various advanced ceramic and nanosized ceramic powders, their production technologies, and applications
• The technological and business issues related to the commercial production and use of advanced ceramic and nanosized ceramic powders
• Extensive current and future market evaluations, including five-year market projections for the U.S. market through 2011
• Profiles for all the major U.S. producers of advanced ceramic and nanosized ceramic powders
• A detailed patent analysis.

Based on BCC Research's structured market analysis, the $60 million 2005 market should grow to $92 million in 2006, and $1.312 million by 2011, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 70%. The annual global fullerene market could be worth over $4.7 billion by 2016. This report contains:

• Fullerene chemistry, a summary of synthesis techniques, and a description of properties that provide valuable and even unique features and functionality
• Markets, including exiting, short-term, and long-term applications and market predictions for several scenarios
• Projections for the global market value through 2011
• A detailed review of relevant technologies old, new, and upcoming.
• The top companies in the fullerenes industry as well as a detailed patent analysis.

The global market for microfluidic technologies was worth an estimated $2.9 billion in 2005. This figure should grow to $3.2 billion in 2006 and $6.2 billion by 2011, i.e., an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 14.1% over the next five years. This report contains:

• A thorough evaluation of the technical and business environment surrounding the emerging microfluidic systems market
• Detailed reviews of the technologies, related sub-technologies and alternative technologies in light of the emerging needs of the relevant markets
• An examination of the current and potential applications of microfluidic technologies and an assessment of their importance in the context of emerging market paradigms
• The trends that will shape the future of microfluidics technologies and markets, and their impact
• Detailed company profiles as well as a patent analysis for new and emerging technologies.

BCC estimated the global market for nanotechnology products at nearly $9.4 billion in 2005 and over $10.5 billion in 2006, growing to about $25.2 billion by 2011 (an AAGR of 19.1% between 2006 and 2011). This figure includes established commercial nanomaterials applications, such as carbon black filler for inkjet inks, nanocatalyst thin films for catalytic converters, and new technologies such as nanoparticulate fabric treatments, rocket fuel additives, nanolithographic tools, and nanoscale electronic memory. This report:

• Covers nanomaterials (nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanostructured materials, and nanocomposites), nanotools (nanolithography tools and scanning probe microscopes), and nanodevices (nanosensors and nanoelectronics),
• Notes current and potential applications for nanotechnology,
• Addresses global nanotechnology trends and forecasts the total worldwide market through 2011,
• Notes the factors that will influence the long-term development and growth of the market.
• Describes the industry structure, reviews market shares, and profiles the top players in the nanotechnology market.

Global consumption of nanocomposites was $252 million in 2005. This figure will reach $288 million by the end of 2006 and, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 24.4%, $857 million by 2011. This report addresses:

• Milestones in the development of nanocomposites.
• Nanocomposites that are in commercial use or under development, associated technologies, and applications.
• Nanocomposites with the greatest commercial potential through 2011.
• Global nanocomposites market trends over a five-year forecast period to 2011.
• Factors that will influence the long-term development of the nanocomposites market.
• The nanocomposites industry structure, company profiles and market shares.

Conventional remedial methods have yielded mixed and marginal results; they are likely to give way to far more robust and effective nanotechnologies, once commercialized. These factors form the basis of the inflated estimate of $2,385.9 million for 2010, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 192.2%. This report contains:

• Four primary sections:
     a) Environmental Remediation,
     b) Environmental Protection,
     c) Environmental Maintenance, and
     d) Environmental Enhancement.
• The details involved in driving product demand within this vast untapped market, in conjunction with trends, potential sales, and forecasts for various market sectors through 2010.
• Investigations to elucidate current research efforts, as well as the characterization and quantification of developing environmental nanotechnologies already poised to enter the marketplace.
• Manufacturers involved with the production of these nanotechnologies, along with their anticipated product volumes, demonstrating how these advances might impact specific environmental market segments.

The global market for atomic layer deposition (ALD) raw materials and equipment was $214 million for 2005. By 2010 the market will reach more than $617 million, growing at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 23.6%. This report:

• Provides information on the basic atomic layer deposition process, with its variants and upgrades, focusing on raw materials and equipment used.
• Identifies various types of precursors and production systems, determines their current market status, defines trends, and presents forecasts of growth over the next five years.
• Discusses technological issues, including the latest process developments, and compares them with alternative thin film methods.
• Analyzes the ALD industry on a worldwide basis from the standpoint of both manufacturing and consumption.
• Supplies a detailed description of current and potential applications of ALD technology
• Examines commercial and public research activities in major regions of the world.

The global market for nanopatterning tools, templates, resists and other consumables is estimated at $46.3 million in 2005 and is expected to rise to $292.7 million in 2010, at an average annual growth rate of 44.6%. The report contains:

• Technology definitions
• An overview of nanopatterning technologies (process equipment, supplies, consumables and software), their stage of development and conditions that must be satisfied to commercialize them
• A detailed patent analysis
• Applications, such as biosensors, medical diagnostics, MEMS, etc.
• A discussion of potential users
• Global nanopatterning market trends by technology, product and application segment with forecasts to 2010
• Assessment of factors that will influence long-term development
• Analysis of the industry's structure (e.g., firm size and financial performance, ownership, market shares).

Total global consumption of all types of nanomaterials in 2005 is expected to surpass 9 million metric tons and $13.1 billion, reaching 10.3 million tons or $20.5 billion by 2010, at an average annual growth rate of 9.3% in value terms. The report contains:

• Definitions covering the field of nanomaterials
• Milestones in the development of nanomaterials
• Overview of nanomaterials that are in commercial use or under development, associated technologies and applications
• Nanomaterials with the greatest commercial potential through 2010
• Global analysis of the nanomaterials market with forecasts through 2010
• Analysis of the actors that will influence the long-term development of nanomaterials
• Nanomaterials industry structure and market shares.

The global market for nanotechnology applications in the life sciences is expected to exceed $910 million in 2005 and $3.4 billion by 2010, rising at an average annual growth rate of 30.3%. This report:

• Addresses the global market for emerging nanotechnology applications in the life sciences, defined as all sciences that deal with including organisms, including
     o basic research
     o health care
     o food sciences
     o environmental monitoring and remediation
     o forensics
• Provides definitions of, and milestones in the development of nanotechnology applications for the life sciences
• Covers emerging and developmental applications with greatest commercial potential through 2010 with market forecasts
• Discusses factors that will influence longer-term development
• Contains vendor profiles.

The value of the nanotechnology inputs used to produce consumer products worldwide is estimated at $6.7 billion in 2005, and projected to reach $10.5 billion in 2010, at an average annual growth rate of 9.1%. The report contains:

• Definitions and a brief history of nanotechnology as related to consumer applications
• Current and potential applications for nanotechnology, including production processes, inputs and handling after production
• Applications and end-users with the greatest commercial potential through 2010
• Global market trends for nanotechnology based consumer products through 2010
• Discussion of related markets for nanotechnologies used in consumer product applications
• Analysis of factors that will influence the long-term development of nanotechnology consumer applications
• Key players, market shares and industry structure.

From a total global market of but $10 million in 2004, revenue is projected to reach $500 million by 2009, at an average annual growth rate of well over 100%. The report contains:

• A thorough review of the materials used to make QDs
• An in-depth review of the early pioneers and champions in this field in industry, government and academic laboratories
• Detailed analyses of the current state-of-the art in synthesizing QDs
• Examination of possible applications within the next five years
• Discussion of technologies and factors influencing demand
• A review of the most active organizations, promising technical applications and developments
• Profiles of important manufacturers seeking to exploit QD behavior.

The global market for nanophotonic devices is projected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 85.8% from $420.7 million in 2004 to $9.325 billion in 2009. The report includes the following major elements:

• Definitions of nanophotonics terminology
• Milestones in the development of nanophotonics
• Current and potential nanophotonics applications
• Applications and end users with the greatest commercial potential through 2009
• Global nanophotonics market trends with forecasts through 2009
• Factors that will influence the long-term development of nanophotonics market shares and industry structure.

The global market for nanomagnetic materials and devices will rise at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 22.6% from $4.3 billion in 2004 to reach nearly $12.0 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• Detailed coverage of current and future applications of nanomagnetic materials and devices in three major market segments - biotechnology, industrial products, and information storage
• Detailed coverage of a myriad of applications in these fields with forecasts through 2009
• Discussion of who's who, materials and technology, competition, commercial status, and market trends
• Industry data, company profiles, technical background information and a patent analysis.

In 2004, total global nanosensor sales are estimated at $190 million and are expected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 25.5% to $592 million by 2009. The report contains:

• Definitions of sensors and technologies
• Milestones in the development of nanosensors
• Current and potential nanosensor applications
• Applications and end-user segments with the greatest commercial potential through 2009
• Global nanosensor market trends, 2003-2009
• Factors that will influence long-term development of the market
• Market shares and industry structure.

The global market for nanocatalysts is projected to approach $3.7 billion in 2004 and $5.0 billion in 2009, at an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The report contains:

• Analysis of nanocatalysts that have industrial applications
• A look at milestones in the development of nanocatalysts
• An examination of current and potential nanocatalyst applications
• Market forecasts for applications and endusers with the greatest commercial potential through 2009
• Global nanocatalyst market trends through 2009
• Factors that will influence long-term development of the market
• Nanocatalyst industry structure and market shares.

Worldwide value of thin films and nanofilms shipped for eight major industries reached $1.1 billion in 2003 and is projected to just exceed $2 billion by 2008. The report contains:

• Analyses of the major thin film materials and nanomaterials used by eight major industries
• Examination of the materials technologies, including the latest trends and advantages of ultra thin films and processing technology
• Analyses of the current status of, and future demand for existing nanofilms
• Estimates of the value of emerging nanofilms for each industry
• Forecasts for growth through 2008
• Examination of government and industry support for nanofilms and nanotechnology in general.

The total market for instrumentation and tools for nanotechnology will exceed $700 million, rising from the $199.2 million in 2003 at an average annual growth rate of 22.4%. The report contains:

• A technology overview that gives broad details of instrumentation and tools, along with some of their characteristics and technical aspects
• A description of the instrumentation industry, including profiles of some of the key players
• A description of tools and instruments by type
• An examination of the markets for instruments, including future trends and forecasts to 2008
• A review of patent and IP issues, including a review of the patent infringement suit that Veeco has brought against Asylum Research
• A listing of more than 80 companies in the nanotechnology instrumentation field.

The global demand for nanoscale materials, tools and devices is expected to reach $28.7 billion in 2008, raising at an average annual growth rate of 30.6%. The report contains:

• An overview and definition of nanotechnology
• Coverage of milestones in the development of nanotechnology
• Analysis of current and potential nanotechnology applications
• Analysis of applications and end users with the greatest commercial potential through 2008
• Forecasts of global nanotechnology market trends through 2008, including nanomaterials, nanotools and nanodevices
• Discussion of the factors that will influence long-term development
• Market shares and industry structure.

The total worldwide market for polymer nanocomposites reached $90.8 million in 2003. Rising at an average annual growth rate of 18.4%, this market will exceed $210 million in 2008. The report provides coverage of:

• Polymer nanocomposite technology in broad detail, including physical properties and manufacturing methods
• The industry in extensive detail, including clay, nanotube and metal oxide filler manufacturers, thermoplastic resin producers and compounders, along with company profiles
• Nanocomposite products by filler type, as well as relevant resins for each nanocomposite
• Market applications, with forecasts through 2008

Nanoelectronic memory products will see commercialization ahead of nanoelectronic logic products, as early as 2004, with a market potential of $20 billion in 2008. The report provides:

• Background about trends in semiconductor technology, device scaling challenges and short-term solutions
• A chronology of major events in the nanoelectronics field during the past several decades
• A review of nanomaterials and processing technologies required for next-generation devices and a detailed patent analysis
• Identification and profiles of major and minor players in the business
• Coverage of U.S. government, academic, and international research and development efforts.
• Evaluation of the feasibility of the various technologies
• A proposed commercialization roadmap, with market forecasts through 2013.

The worldwide market for nanoscale devices and molecular modeling is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 27.5% from $400 million in 2002 to $1.37 billion in 2007. The report covers:

• Bioassays that use nanoscale components, including thin films and nanoparticles
• Nanotools applied to life science research, including atomic force microscopes and accessories
• Drugs and drug delivery systems that use nanoscale capsules, fullerenes or MEMS
• Fullerene objects, like nanotubes, as applied to medical devices
• Quantum dots as applied to bioanalytical systems
• vProspectives on artificial cells, organs and organisms
• Forecasts through 2007
• Major players and their profiles.

The total U.S. market for advanced ceramic powders, including nanopowders is projected to increase at an average annual growth rate of 7.3% to 1,178 million pounds worth $2,286 million by 2007. This report provides coverage of:

• Various advanced ceramic and nanosize ceramic powders, their production technologies and applications
• Technological and business issues related to their commercial production and use
• Domestic and foreign competition among companies within each of the advanced ceramic powder segments
• Current market size and growth of the markets for oxide, carbide, nitride and boride ceramic powders as well as nanosize powders
• All U.S. producers and major user industries
• U.S. companies that currently are conducting research and development and their areas of research
• Foreign competition.

Nanotubes may see near-term use in military, consumer and industrial products and Long-term applications of nanotubes can easily exceed several billion dollars. The document provides:

• A technology overview of nanotubes
• Coverage of the industry's structure, from automotive and chemicals to electronics and display companies
• Profiles of leading companies
• Coverage of research by government and academic laboratories and patents filed
• Analysis of nanotube markets by type
• Analysis of the markets for nanotubes, including those possible over the next five to 10 years.

The world market for nanoparticulate materials in electronic, magnetic and optoelectronic applications reached $333 million in 2000. This report provides coverage of:

• the surprisingly extensive history of the industry
• the various types, forms and properties nanostructured materials
• vapor phase, wet chemical, and solid-state production techniques
• dispersion, coating, compaction and self-assembly technologies
• the who's who of the industry
• nanomaterials-related U.S. patents
• current and emerging electronic, magnetic and optoelectronic material type and applications markets

The world market for nanoparticulate materials in biomedical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications reached $97.0 million in 2000. This figure represents the value of inorganic nanoparticles used as, or to produce antimicrobial agents, biological labels, separations media, carriers for drug delivery, sunscreens, etc. This report provides coverage of:

• the extensive history of the industry
• the various types, forms and properties of nanostructured materials
• vapor-phase, wet-chemical and solid-state production techniques
• dispersion, coating, compaction and self-assembly technologies
• who's-who of the nanomaterials industry
• nanomaterials-related U.S. patents
• current and emerging biomedical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications markets.

The world market for nanoparticulate materials in energy, catalytic and structural applications reached $62.5 million in 2000. Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 7%, this market is expected to reach nearly $87.8 million in 2005. This report provides coverage of:

• the extensive history of the industry
• the various types, forms and properties of nanostructured materials
• vapor phase, wet chemical, and solid-state production techniques
• dispersion, coating, compaction and self-assembly technologies
• the who's-who of the nanomaterials industry nanomaterials-related U.S. patents
• current and emerging energy, catalytic and structural applications markets

Carbon nanotubes are some of the strongest materials known. These materials have extremely high tensile strength and modulus. Furthermore, these materials are not limited to structural applications. Nanotubes can be made with various resistivities, and can be used to construct switches and junctions. Unfortunately, the production rate of nanotubes is limited to grams per day, rather than kilograms per hour. However, there is a great deal of effort being expended on new synthetic strategies for these materials. This report will examine the synthetic strategies for nanotubes, and evaluate the potential markets for these materials when they do become commercially available.

While available today in only pilot amounts, the production of nanocomposite materials will exceed 55 million pounds in 2004. This report contains:

• an extensive description of the industry that is developing polymer nanocomposites
• a description of the markets for polymer nanocomposites including future trends
• a concluding section on the patents that have been issued pertaining to polymer nanocomposites.