Photocatalysts: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Highlights

• The total global market for photocatalyst products is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% during the next 5 years, increasing from $848 million in 2009 to nearly $1.7 billion in total revenues by 2014.
  
• Photocatalyst products for the construction sector currently account for the largest share of the market, with estimated 2009 revenues of $740.3 million (or 87.4% of the total). This sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% to reach $1.5 billion in 2014.
  
• The consumer products market segment was worth $85 million in 2009 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% to reach a value of $158 million in 2014.

INTRODUCTION

• Provide a detailed review of photocatalysts, including a description of materials, types, and production technologies.
• Highlight new technological developments in photocatalyst manufacturing, while outlining technical issues. 
• Review current fields of application for photocatalysts and investigate emerging applications.
• Estimate current global markets for photocatalyst-based products by material type, application, and region, with growth forecasts through 2014 for each market segment.
• Identify important technology and market trends within each market segment.
• Supply an updated review of current players in photocatalyst technology.
• Provide a description of current worldwide research activities and evaluate their impact on industry growth.
• Determine trends in recently issued U.S. patents. 

• Supplying a review of materials, shapes, and production methods
• Identifying current technical issues 
• Providing an overview of global R&D activities related to photocatalysts, both within public and private organizations, and
• Illustrating the latest technological developments. 

• Manufacture, sell, and distribute photocatalyst materials and photocatalyst-based products.
• Fabricate paints, coatings, glass, and other products for the construction industry.
• Offer technical and/or marketing services for architectural, residential, and commercial window installation.
• Offer design and architectural services for green building manufacturing.
• Manufacture sterilization and deodorizing articles.
• Provide exterior and interior design for light vehicles.
• Provide consulting services for the solar and renewable energy market.
• Are planning to enter the coating industry as a supplier, manufacturer, or end user. 
• Overall, this study applies to industry sectors such as construction, consumer products, automotive, medical, environmental, and energy. 

• EDGAR – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Filings
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• European Patent Office
• Company Web sites
• Company annual reports
• Thomas Register
• Moody’s Directory
• S&P Industry Survey
• Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory
• American Ceramic Society Publications
• Foreign Chamber of Commerce Directories
• Foreign Stock Exchange Listings 

In addition to utilizing the above primary and secondary sources, market growth trends and forecasts were compiled by gaining additional insights from relevant financial and market information, relevant BCC reports, and the author’s own in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the collected information.

ANALYST CREDENTIALS

Margareth Gagliardi, BCC’s chief research analyst in advanced materials, has more than 25 years of experience in the field of advanced materials, specializing in ceramic formulations, materials processing, and new product development. She has held management positions in both manufacturing and R&D within U.S. and European firms producing electronic, mechanical, chemical, and structural components. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Ceramic Engineering. 

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The information developed in this report is intended to be of a professional nature and is as reliable as possible at the time of publication. This information does not constitute managerial, legal, or accounting advice, nor should it be considered as a corporate policy guide, laboratory manual, or an endorsement of any product, as much of the information is speculative in nature. The author assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage that might result from reliance on the reported information or from its use.