1. Executive Summary
2. Nanotechnology – An Introduction
3. Global Nanotechnology Market— Industry Structure, 2005
3.1. Nanotechnology Market, by Geographical Regions, (%) 2005
3.1.1. US
3.1.2. Europe
3.1.3. Asia
3.2. Nanotechnology Market, by Components/Products, (%) 2005
3.2.1. Nanomaterials, particles, and tools
3.2.2. Polymer Nanocomposites: Nanoparticles, Nanoclays and Nanotubes
3.2.3. Inorganic Nanoporous and Microporous Adsorbents
3.2.4. Nanomagnetic Materials and Devices
3.2.5. Nanocatalysts
3.2.6. Nanofilms
3.2.7. Nanoscale Devices and Molecular Modeling
3.2.8. Nanophotonic Devices
3.2.9. Advanced Ceramic Powders and Nano Ceramic Powders
3.2.10. Quantum Dots
3.2.11. Nanoelectronics
3.2.12. Nanosensors
3.3. Nanotechnology Market, by Applications, (%) 2005
3.3.1. Automotive
3.3.2. Healthcare
3.3.3. Instrumentation and Tools
3.3.4. Consumer Products
3.3.5. Phtonics
3.3.6. Energy
3.3.7. Communication
3.3.8. Food and Beverage Packaging Industry
3.3.9. Defense
4. Mapping Future Impact of Nanotechnology on Economy and Society
4.1. Scenario I: Brave New World (2010-2050)
4.1.1. Economic Environment
4.1.2. Key Characteristics
4.1.3. Future Outlook
4.2. Scenario II: Playing Catch-up (2010-2050)
4.2.1. Economic Environment
4.2.2. Key Characteristics
4.2.3. Future Outlook
4.3. Scenario III: The Bumpy Road (2010-2050)
4.3.1. Economic Environment
4.3.2. Key Characteristics
4.3.3. Future Outlook
4.4. Towards the Evolution of a Nano-Economy and the Future Wealth of Nations
5. Worldwide Nanotechnology Research and Development Expenditure and Support, ($ millions and %) 1999-2004
5.1. By Geographical Regions
5.2. By National Agencies and Organizations
6. Nanotechnology Patent Analysis
7. Public Attitudes on Nanotechnology Industry
8. Mergers and Acquisitions in Nanotechnology, 2004-05
9. Recent Industry Activities and Developments, 2004-2005
10. Company Profiles of Key Players
10.1. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.
10.2. Angstrom Medica, Inc.
10.3. Aphios Corporation
10.4. Applied Nanotechnologies, Inc.
10.5. Argonide Corporation
10.6. Aspen Aerogel Inc.
10.7. Basell Polyolefins Company, NV
10.8. C-Sixty, Inc.
10.9. Cabot Corporation
10.10. Capsulution NanoScience AG
10.11. Degussa Advanced Nanomaterials
10.12. Donaldson Company, Inc.
10.13. Dow Chemical Company
10.14. Dupont De Nemours and Company
10.15. Eastman Kodak Company
10.16. Emergency Filtration Products
10.17. Ener1, Inc.
10.18. Flamel Technologies SA
10.19. General Nanotechnology, Inc.
10.20. Hewlett-Packard
10.21. Konarka Technologies, Inc.
10.22. Nanomagnetics, Ltd.
10.23. Nanospectra Biosciences, Inc.
10.24. Quantum Dot Corporation
10.25. Rosseter Holdings, Ltd.
10.26. Oxonica, Ltd.
10.27. Ube Industries, Ltd.
10.28. Xerox Corporation
10.29. Zettacore
10.30. Zyvex Corporation