This is an exciting time to be in the nanomaterials business. After two decades of concentrated R&D and more recent commercialization efforts, an industry is emerging. Companies are exploiting the small size, high surface area and unique properties of nanoparticles to gain a performance advantage in a range of applications - catalysts, functional coatings, medical diagnostics, optical communications, precision polishing, and sunscreens - to name but a few.

Still, there are many challenges ahead. This comprehensive set of reports provides a realistic look at the current market for nanoparticulate materials. Market opportunities, technical requirements and competition are explored in depth and market forecasts are presented according to application and material type